Guitar Lesson: Alexi Laiho - Picking warm-ups

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[@tedats]

Legend. Will be remembered in 500 years and glad to have been alive at the same time as him

[@NateShredwards]

He'd probably make a phenomenal private teacher. He explains things very well and can slow it down. Alexi is definitely my favorite guitarist out there.

[@TerryFGM]

"you know you know you know you know you know you know"

[@user-sq4dy2hz3u]

Conclusion: where Michael Pagets solos end, Alexis warmups begin :D

[@5olas]

I love it when these accomplished musicians break down their warm up routines. It's all about the basics.

[@TheKobe246]

I like how he explained that very smooth playing

[@LemonheadFr]

I worry about Alexi's health, he looks so skinny now

[@jtyearsley]

I've been "playing" guitar for over ten years....still have no idea what "major 6" or "flat 5" or any of those terms mean.

[@CHOPERUS23]

Alexi Laiho a perfect blend of when classical meets metal.

[@valeryv8037]

he must learn the base technics

[@yabo2424]

Great player and a humble guy !! Love this dude

[@ryrysonic9]

Damn I was just starting to get into this band again! bastards of bodem still a great song! Rip man!

[@nsbmelitistcvnt]

RIP Legend

[@EventHorizonPrdctns]

The way he says "pickin" is crackin me up, it almost sounds southern.

[@metaldad2441]

Alexi, you're my hero man. thanks for the tips, maybe someday when I grow up i'll have some resemblance of your speed!

[@shariarhasanheemel1922]

he's exercising Malmsteen notations

[@smallfaucet]

Alexi is expecting the sun to come out at any moment haha

[@caprise-music6722]

Superb stuff. Even complete beginners can use some of this exorcise

[@michaelgrahamwongacutemadness]

1:08

[@marybarratt9321]

Alexi looks FANTASTIC in that hat😎