your books changed my life. they were the first thing that actually made me feel like i was making some progress on guitar. back in the day i couldn't afford a teacher, and when i saw the metal lead guitar vol1. at my local music store i picked it up out of curiosity. that's about 15years ago now. been a fan of yours ever since.
Your book changed my life in certain ways. I remember leaving daddys junky music and walking down the streets of Boston on a crisp fall night with the book in my hand. I was just so excited to get home and work on it.
I had the original book YEARS ago! Wish I still had it. I have all the subsequent Method books, though! Cool thing about the CDs that come with the later books, if you take care of them they last forever. I treat them like irreplaceable treasures.
@@TroyStetinaMusic I took care of all the tapes, can't say if the tape deck will still work. One day I'll plug it in, got some Richard Benson method which is a piece of history :)
Troy, I bought your Heavy Metal lead guitar volume 2 book with the cassette tape back around 1990...I still have it. The original tape still works and I made a copy of it. I also got you series HM lead guitar volumes 1, 2 and 3 w/CD's. Your books changed my approach to playing for sure. It opened my mind up to real musical concepts and theories that the players and bands I listen to use. Your books kicked open that creative door to the long corridor of musical possibilities that the other instructional books did NOT! Thank you to no end Troy!
I have seen that guitar. You used it on the DVD Guitar Shred DVD that came with the book of the same name to teach sweep picking. I love that book and DVD Metal Guitar. And as for scalloped frets, another notable player who scalloped his frets was K.K. Downing of Judas Priest at one time (he can be seen playing scalloped V's these days)
Love the guitar, Troy! The sound that "holy artifact" has created, ripples in sonic memories from the past, that stand as powerful as ever today. The sound you created and recorded back then, has impacted so many! Thank you !
Troy I also wondered what guitar you actually used in recording those books. I kind of knew it wasn't that red guitar on the cover. I also noted how the name change of an exotic scale called the Spanish-flamenco scale is now referring to the Phrygian-Dominant scale. The original books on HM lead guitar are still completely relevant. I definitely consider you as one of my guitar teachers...actually the first real one who opened my mind up to the academics to music. I appreciate how you stated in the forward of those books to use what you can theoretically "without burying yourself in the academics of music theory". That profound statement removed the fear and intimidation often associated with musical approach many players succum to. Your teaching style cleared the way for many players...You did that for me Troy.
Well thank you for that! BTW, back in the 80s I only heard of that scale as 'spanish flamenco' but at some point I remember reading Satriani talking about it as Phrygian Dominant, which frankly is a much better label since it's descriptive of what it actually is (Phrygian b2, and contain the Dom7 arpeggio). And spanish flamenco is a terrible name because the reason it's associated with Spanish style guitar is because of the influence of the Moors (Arabic) in Spain when they ruled it for centuries, so they brought that Arabic influence. It's more on an Arabian scale, which is why it's also in Balkan ethnic music and Jewish music. It's "middle eastern" then. Calling it Spanish Flamenco is about as historically ignorant as saying Amerigo Vespucci "discovered" the "new world." Well, it was there, with people, cultures and even civilizations. Very much a matter of 'causasity' it would seem.
@@TroyStetinaMusic Thanks Troy I will do that but I'm not hopeful on HL granting audio access. I gotta say YOU have the BEST teaching style for us HM and Hard rockers!
I remember Troy casually telling me about this guitar in an email several years ago when I had the guts to just write to him to say that the tone on the Lead methods was incredible, and that I have never heard a more impressive one than that. I still keep the email. Note that he didn't know me....I was just a stranger who wrote an impulse email through his website. I dare anyone find a more monster-like tone than Troy has on these recordings....that guitar is the perfect metal guitar. Everything else sounds tiny and buzzy in comparison. Coupled with the very loud Marshall, the St Blues just sounds incredible.... Tube amp simulators can never replicate that. Some guitars just seem to have a more "piano" like sound, with more natural harmonics and natural sustain, even without plugging in. But to find one it's the luck of the draw; I would never have parted with that tone on the Lead method....I think Troy really shines there, but of course this is now very well known. Right off the bat, the Lead methods grab your balls with that Godzilla-sized tone.....Thanks Troy for the video 🤘🎶
wow great story about Babylon, thank you sir! To me that was the 5th Symphony of heavy metal 🤟 It still is. You were little more than a kid at the time, that's a prodigy right there. 👍 And the fact you wanted to re-record it no matter what, only shows how much you cared.
great video maestro Troy, that is good looking guitar and sounds superb. Yes maple can be heavy and t is hard wood but sounds bright, i like it. Some of the best guitars for HM in my humble opinion are JK LADO and He was using maple. hey are such amazing instruments a bit forgotten, if i live in the US as i don't would search 2nd shops due to they are silly cheap there and quality is amazing imho the best boutique brand ever with Hamer US just i like more JK Lados neck trough and shapes and OK they are cheaper 2nd ☺. Pardon long comment on guitars. Wish you all the best maestro, you are imho number one guitar virtuoso when it comes to heavy music. Beside fact that you are brilliant teacher and thx to your books i learned so much, even dare to say they changed me in a good way as person, helped my hands health. You have my honest and deepest respect!
Hey Troy I used to play guitar and started playing rock and metal 17 years ago back in my country and copy of your book was the only way to enter the world of guitar and all the generations in that Era were so eager to find your methods anyway but the thing that happened to me as far as foundation and musical aspects are concerned I always asked myself Hey wait a minute what I'm doing and where actually those licks and practices in your books do they get me so and after so many years I realized that many many great guitar players specially in metal scene aren't actually playing fast and they all have their own unique sound ..long story short there is a trap in your methods which is double edge one side provides you with skills but the other side gets you stuck in a box that's the thing I didn't like about your methods. And I sold my guitar but recently I bought a LTD guitar and started playing after many many years and Hey I ordered your methods again on Amazon so I could support you because we used the copy version. I'm happy that you are active in TH-cam keep up the good work 👏 🙌
First, thank you. In regard to the 'trap' you speak of, I'd say that the first stage of learning is technique and mimicking established styles, then comes deepening the connection to your own inner musical imagination and vision. You'll find that is addressed to some degree in Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar and also in the later book, Fretboard Mastery. There are stages of learning, and MLG is intermediate level. Also, my upcoming methods delve deeper into that aspect of following your own voice.... and some new material on that at patreon.com/TroyStetina
Detailed videos on that are available at all the different levels on patreon.com/TroyStetina ... the thing is, it depends on your level and your goals and your strengths and weaknesses, so it's not a 'one size fits all'
@@onemancarnage i know about Epiphone nighthawk which are great guitars, they cost 2nd hand often under 300$ which is super deal for such HQ guitar. Gibson- epiphone same company right, i like more Epis due to price and honestly some models are equally well made as expensive Gibis
@@sisajtegabre the only issue I have with Gibson is the one piece neck , gets real thin at the nut ( broken headstocks ) . So I actually prefer the scarf joint on the epiphones . The one I have is at least 3 pieces in the body , but it just resonates so well ! Feels alive in my hands when I'm playing. I also came up with a solution to the neck dive , I purchased strap locks and a small spacer and longer screw for the upper bout . Now it hangs comfortably in the playing position . Cheers.
I never actually finished volume 2 ... I think I need to go finish it . Lol . I did finish both rhythm volumes though . Highly underrated imho. Everyone seems to gravitate to the lead stuff first but I feel like the rhythm books were more critical to my development
Damn, I had that book and got rid of it. Did not know it was you. years ago. DRAT, DRAT AND DOUBLE DRAT! Lol. Ahh, TH-cam video saved me. Lol Thank You, for your work in teaching us.
teacher. I have a question I'm really curious about. I've been practicing your "DVD 200 Rocklicks" for almost two years. But I couldn't play the guitar fast. I wonder how to pick quickly. The BPM still can't go higher than 120-130). How do I speed up the click? When can I get faster? How should I practice? Is it because I'm not talented? Thank you.
Technique must change to play faster. I've laid out the process at Patreon.com/TroyStetina tier 6 "Face Melter" with practice materials. Basically you start with tremolo picking, slow it down and time it without changing the motion. Then you work on each of the string crossing mechanics. And no, it's really nothing to do with talent or lack thereof... it's a matter of having the right approach
@@TroyStetinaMusic teacher So if I pay for this, can I learn the speed mechanics you provide? Face Melter? Can beginners learn how to play the guitar? Will you be able to catch up well? If I can learn how to play the guitar quickly, I will buy it! If I can learn how to speed up the guitar, I'll pay!
your books changed my life. they were the first thing that actually made me feel like i was making some progress on guitar. back in the day i couldn't afford a teacher, and when i saw the metal lead guitar vol1. at my local music store i picked it up out of curiosity. that's about 15years ago now. been a fan of yours ever since.
Wow, thanks! Glad to hear it!!
Totally agree !! Troy are Great Guitar player!
Your book changed my life in certain ways. I remember leaving daddys junky music and walking down the streets of Boston on a crisp fall night with the book in my hand. I was just so excited to get home and work on it.
That's awesome! thanks Dave!
I still have the original methods and both tapes
And the cassettes still work???
I had the original book YEARS ago! Wish I still had it. I have all the subsequent Method books, though! Cool thing about the CDs that come with the later books, if you take care of them they last forever. I treat them like irreplaceable treasures.
I have solo and rhythm guitar HM and three tape for all.and the cassettes still work,yes.But pitch some different CD version
@@TroyStetinaMusic
I took care of all the tapes, can't say if the tape deck will still work.
One day I'll plug it in, got some Richard Benson method which is a piece of history :)
Me too!
In my opinion, You are the best and philosophical guitar Master in the world.
Thank you Mahdi, you are very kind.
4:40 the best metal tone i ever head in my life ..... I've 36 years old ! Troy you are Simply Great!
I am your reader! 20 years ago! lol nice to see your video finally!
Thanks Kasey 👍
Troy, I bought your Heavy Metal lead guitar volume 2 book with the cassette tape back around 1990...I still have it. The original tape still works and I made a copy of it. I also got you series HM lead guitar volumes 1, 2 and 3 w/CD's. Your books changed my approach to playing for sure. It opened my mind up to real musical concepts and theories that the players and bands I listen to use. Your books kicked open that creative door to the long corridor of musical possibilities that the other instructional books did NOT! Thank you to no end Troy!
That awesome! Thank you very much Curt!
I have seen that guitar. You used it on the DVD Guitar Shred DVD that came with the book of the same name to teach sweep picking. I love that book and DVD Metal Guitar.
And as for scalloped frets, another notable player who scalloped his frets was K.K. Downing of Judas Priest at one time (he can be seen playing scalloped V's these days)
Did I? Totally forgot that. And I didn't know KK used scalloped guitars! They are pretty awesome to play
Love the guitar, Troy! The sound that "holy artifact" has created, ripples in sonic memories from the past, that stand as powerful as ever today. The sound you created and recorded back then, has impacted so many! Thank you !
Thanks man! all the best
Troy I also wondered what guitar you actually used in recording those books. I kind of knew it wasn't that red guitar on the cover. I also noted how the name change of an exotic scale called the Spanish-flamenco scale is now referring to the Phrygian-Dominant scale. The original books on HM lead guitar are still completely relevant. I definitely consider you as one of my guitar teachers...actually the first real one who opened my mind up to the academics to music. I appreciate how you stated in the forward of those books to use what you can theoretically "without burying yourself in the academics of music theory". That profound statement removed the fear and intimidation often associated with musical approach many players succum to. Your teaching style cleared the way for many players...You did that for me Troy.
Well thank you for that! BTW, back in the 80s I only heard of that scale as 'spanish flamenco' but at some point I remember reading Satriani talking about it as Phrygian Dominant, which frankly is a much better label since it's descriptive of what it actually is (Phrygian b2, and contain the Dom7 arpeggio). And spanish flamenco is a terrible name because the reason it's associated with Spanish style guitar is because of the influence of the Moors (Arabic) in Spain when they ruled it for centuries, so they brought that Arabic influence. It's more on an Arabian scale, which is why it's also in Balkan ethnic music and Jewish music. It's "middle eastern" then. Calling it Spanish Flamenco is about as historically ignorant as saying Amerigo Vespucci "discovered" the "new world." Well, it was there, with people, cultures and even civilizations. Very much a matter of 'causasity' it would seem.
Cheers mate thank you for sharing rock on hope you are doing well Troy
Thanks, you too Markus
I have the books, Tapes got destroyed years ago. Wish I can get a copy of the audio!
These days the publisher gives online access to the audio. For more on that, you can reach out to them at info@halleonard.com
@@TroyStetinaMusic Thanks Troy I will do that but I'm not hopeful on HL granting audio access. I gotta say YOU have the BEST teaching style for us HM and Hard rockers!
That guitar sounds awesome!
😀 👊 😎
I remember Troy casually telling me about this guitar in an email several years ago when I had the guts to just write to him to say that the tone on the Lead methods was incredible, and that I have never heard a more impressive one than that. I still keep the email. Note that he didn't know me....I was just a stranger who wrote an impulse email through his website. I dare anyone find a more monster-like tone than Troy has on these recordings....that guitar is the perfect metal guitar. Everything else sounds tiny and buzzy in comparison. Coupled with the very loud Marshall, the St Blues just sounds incredible.... Tube amp simulators can never replicate that. Some guitars just seem to have a more "piano" like sound, with more natural harmonics and natural sustain, even without plugging in. But to find one it's the luck of the draw; I would never have parted with that tone on the Lead method....I think Troy really shines there, but of course this is now very well known. Right off the bat, the Lead methods grab your balls with that Godzilla-sized tone.....Thanks Troy for the video 🤘🎶
You are very welcome Luigi, thank you!
wow great story about Babylon, thank you sir! To me that was the 5th Symphony of heavy metal 🤟 It still is. You were little more than a kid at the time, that's a prodigy right there. 👍 And the fact you wanted to re-record it no matter what, only shows how much you cared.
🎸👍😁 thanks again!
great video maestro Troy, that is good looking guitar and sounds superb. Yes maple can be heavy and t is hard wood but sounds bright, i like it. Some of the best guitars for HM in my humble opinion are JK LADO and He was using maple. hey are such amazing instruments a bit forgotten, if i live in the US as i don't would search 2nd shops due to they are silly cheap there and quality is amazing imho the best boutique brand ever with Hamer US just i like more JK Lados neck trough and shapes and OK they are cheaper 2nd ☺. Pardon long comment on guitars. Wish you all the best maestro, you are imho number one guitar virtuoso when it comes to heavy music.
Beside fact that you are brilliant teacher and thx to your books i learned so much, even dare to say they changed me in a good way as person, helped my hands health. You have my honest and deepest respect!
Thank you MusicHunter! All the best to you!
Hey Troy I used to play guitar and started playing rock and metal 17 years ago back in my country and copy of your book was the only way to enter the world of guitar and all the generations in that Era were so eager to find your methods anyway but the thing that happened to me as far as foundation and musical aspects are concerned I always asked myself Hey wait a minute what I'm doing and where actually those licks and practices in your books do they get me so and after so many years I realized that many many great guitar players specially in metal scene aren't actually playing fast and they all have their own unique sound ..long story short there is a trap in your methods which is double edge one side provides you with skills but the other side gets you stuck in a box that's the thing I didn't like about your methods. And I sold my guitar but recently I bought a LTD guitar and started playing after many many years and Hey I ordered your methods again on Amazon so I could support you because we used the copy version. I'm happy that you are active in TH-cam keep up the good work 👏 🙌
First, thank you. In regard to the 'trap' you speak of, I'd say that the first stage of learning is technique and mimicking established styles, then comes deepening the connection to your own inner musical imagination and vision. You'll find that is addressed to some degree in Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar and also in the later book, Fretboard Mastery. There are stages of learning, and MLG is intermediate level. Also, my upcoming methods delve deeper into that aspect of following your own voice.... and some new material on that at patreon.com/TroyStetina
@@TroyStetinaMusic thanx for replying Troy and for sure I'm looking forward buying your upcoming releases 😀 😇🥳🤺
Hello sir Stetina, would you mind if you make a video about to how to make a great practice routine!
Detailed videos on that are available at all the different levels on patreon.com/TroyStetina ... the thing is, it depends on your level and your goals and your strengths and weaknesses, so it's not a 'one size fits all'
@@TroyStetinaMusic Sir I live in Iran and because of the limits I can't join to any online classes 😔
Looks like a nighthawk ! A guitar I also love to play .
I'm not familiar with that... can you post a link?
@@TroyStetinaMusic it's actually a Gibson guitar . Different years had different hardware and electronics .
@@onemancarnage i know about Epiphone nighthawk which are great guitars, they cost 2nd hand often under 300$ which is super deal for such HQ guitar. Gibson- epiphone same company right, i like more Epis due to price and honestly some models are equally well made as expensive Gibis
@@sisajtegabre the only issue I have with Gibson is the one piece neck , gets real thin at the nut ( broken headstocks ) . So I actually prefer the scarf joint on the epiphones . The one I have is at least 3 pieces in the body , but it just resonates so well ! Feels alive in my hands when I'm playing. I also came up with a solution to the neck dive , I purchased strap locks and a small spacer and longer screw for the upper bout . Now it hangs comfortably in the playing position . Cheers.
❤Write a book for the blues style
I never actually finished volume 2 ... I think I need to go finish it . Lol . I did finish both rhythm volumes though . Highly underrated imho. Everyone seems to gravitate to the lead stuff first but I feel like the rhythm books were more critical to my development
I totally agree... if a person doens't have the base in rhythm skills, the lead efforts are all built on sand!
Damn, I had that book and got rid of it. Did not know it was you. years ago.
DRAT, DRAT AND DOUBLE DRAT! Lol.
Ahh, TH-cam video saved me. Lol
Thank You, for your work in teaching us.
wow! that guitar looks and sounds awesome!
😁 not a lot of bark, but plenty of bite!
@@TroyStetinaMusic oh, yes, and then some!
You can make any guitar rock sir 👌🙏
Thank you Rahul😛
Hi Troy you're books have helped me over the years. What mixer are you using and recording software?
Cool! I use Cubase Pro and an Allen Heath QU16
@@TroyStetinaMusic Thanks for sharing
Being they used your final mix for the book, they should've reimbursed you for studio time or at least met you half way. What tightwads hahaha😆
Well, yeah. That's the way it goes I guess. they did get a bit more generous on later projects after sales on the first ones were good
Une versions française ça serait génial
Yeah, that's up to the publisher who would distribute there. Not really sure how all that works
@@TroyStetinaMusic c’est publié en Anglais
teacher.
I have a question I'm really curious about.
I've been practicing your "DVD 200 Rocklicks" for almost two years.
But I couldn't play the guitar fast.
I wonder how to pick quickly.
The BPM still can't go higher than 120-130).
How do I speed up the click?
When can I get faster?
How should I practice?
Is it because I'm not talented?
Thank you.
Technique must change to play faster. I've laid out the process at Patreon.com/TroyStetina tier 6 "Face Melter" with practice materials. Basically you start with tremolo picking, slow it down and time it without changing the motion. Then you work on each of the string crossing mechanics. And no, it's really nothing to do with talent or lack thereof... it's a matter of having the right approach
@@TroyStetinaMusic teacher
So if I pay for this, can I learn the speed mechanics you provide? Face Melter?
Can beginners learn how to play the guitar?
Will you be able to catch up well?
If I can learn how to play the guitar quickly, I will buy it!
If I can learn how to speed up the guitar, I'll pay!
Very interesting... What is the scalp ?
scalloped neck means the wood is cut away so you touch only the strings and not the neck as you play
@@TroyStetinaMusic dose it hard to play? What is the difference between scalp neck and regular one?
What amp/effects are you using? Fractal?
Ax FX III... marshall AFS100 amp on this one
The shirt 😆
I think there are more dark humor fans out there than are willing to come forward... arise!!
In Metal Lead Guitar method what amp do you use ? JCM800?
I mixed a JCM800 and a 100watt Lead Master model from the late 70s
Troy please dont portrait Massmurders Stalin is as evil as Hitler was