Welcome to GUITAR LINKS: Speed Kills 2--Doug Marks Feat. Michael Angelo Batio

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Speed Kills 2--Doug Marks Feat. Michael Angelo Batio

The follow-up to Speed Kills, in this lesson there are plenty of spectacular exercises and licks but it's still easy enough for even an intermediate guitarist to enjoy. Regardless of your level of playing experience, as you watch this program you'll be compelled to pick up your guitar and play along. Speed Kills 2 begins with an the amazing six-minute live performance of Rain Forest from Michael's No Boundaries CD. Then, the program is divided into two sections. The first half is all about warm-up. These exercises are easy to learn but challenging to master. They're guaranteed to increase finger dexterity and picking speed. One of the exceptional aspects of this approach is the unique combination of alternate and sweep picking explained here. Part 2 covers the many aspects of Michael's unique style. Although he's known for his incredible speed, this isn't just about speed. He teaches jazz phrases in the style of Charlie Christian and Django Reinhardt and explains how these masters have influenced his music. In these twelve exercises he not only teaches you the different styles that have influenced his playing but also explains how to apply this to your own music. Michael throws in several "hyper-speed" exercises and there's plenty more to learn. Includes book explaining all exercises.