Author : Joshua Craig Podolsky

Description

Experience the unadulterated sound of the acoustic guitar while unleashing your inner shredder! In this comprehensive guide, master guitarist Joshua Craig Podolsky explores essential techniques and concepts, including shred rhythms, speed and dexterity development, scales, fingerings, patterns, sequences, arpeggios, chromaticism, and tremolo picking. The book is filled with engaging examples, licks, and etudes presented in both standard notation and TAB, complemented by easy-to-read neck diagrams that simplify the learning of scales and arpeggios. Joshua emphasizes the importance of technique, phrasing, and musicality, which can often be overshadowed when playing electric guitar with effects. The accompanying CD showcases breathtaking demonstrations at remarkable speeds. "Shredding Acoustic Guitar" is an essential resource for serious guitarists, offering a pathway to impressive and authentic acoustic shredding that will captivate both musicians and audiences.