I believe there is much more benefit to changing it up this way rather than just running random scales for an hour. Al di meola reh instructional guitar video 3gp p, 3gp p, mp4 p. After doing 4 noteperstring sequences i like to change it up to 1 noteperstring picking through chords. A bona fide guitar hero and perennial pollwinner, al di meola has been recognized internationally over the past four decades as virtuoso of the highest order. Basically all were going to do here is play a nice di meola inspired minor scale lick and palm mute that sucker. Id also be curious as to di meola s specific applications. Mediterranean sundance by al di meola full score guitar. Mediterranean sundance is the third track on elegant gypsy 1977, the second album by al di meola. Two years later his second instrumental album magic touches produced by al di meola was sold in over 400.
Al di meola s picking techniques paperback april 1, 1987 by al di meola author 4. This piece and lady of rome, sister of brazil, are the only two entirely acoustic tracks on the album. Jordan is famous for twohanded tapping, which is quite unique technique in jazz guitar genre. Along with john mclaughlin, he brought hyperprecise flatpicking to a younger generation of rock and metal players and set the stage for the golden age of shred heroes, including yngwie malmsteen. When i pick normally figure 15, i feel more in control over the strings that im not playing. A child prodigy, the gifted spaniard mastered traditional flamenco techniques by his midteens and went on to incorporate elements of jazz, salsa and bossa nova into flamencos deep roots. Di meola took beboplevel technical rigor and married it to a highenergy fusion sound that was progressive and still ripe for mainstream crossover. If you play it correctly youll feel like an elegant gypsy. Despite this, some guitar virtuosos especially al di meola and steve morse emphasize the nearexclusive use of alternate picking, even in situations where another technique would be easier, claiming that pure alternate picking leads to a more consistent sound and allows for greater control of tone. Listen online to al di meola mediterranean sundance and find out more about its history, critical reception, and meaning. However, unlike lady of rome, sister of brazil which is an acoustic solo by di meola, mediterranean sundance consists of an acoustic. Right hand development picking exercise al dimeola style. Guitar practice the 7 day technical practice routine.
Grab your guitar and learn how to shred, di meola style. Deine freiheit, deine gelassenheit zeitlose pfade zum inneren frieden. In the antigravity seminar, we discover a new world of upward pickslanting, twoway pickslanting, and swiping. Youll learn the foundations of jazz guitar, including jazzblues licks, how to apply the modes dimeolw different types of chords, bossa nova guitar style, ho. Learn how to play fast, about scales and arpeggios, about picking techniques, tapping, alternate picking, economy picking and sweep picking. Shop and buy al di meola s picking techniques sheet music. I heard al di meola in athens a couple of years ago and also recently that he joined a greek solist, playing the bouzouki, exploring its adaptation to jazz in some way. This lick highlights guitar virtuoso al di meolas mutola picking technique. Basically, all were going to do here is play a nice di meola inspired minor scale lick and palm mute that sucker. Al di meola interview fusion and world music great al di meola on classic lineups and new releases. Al s picking technique is extraordinary, as are his bending methods dont know what he uses. This one is fairly straight forward and its a lick that sounds great over a gmin chord and grabs the listeners ear. The physical technique is subtle, but it will make a huge difference in the sound.
Al di meola technique discussion in playing and technique started by jon, sep 4, 2017. Alternate picking is one of the simplest guitar techniques in that it consists of simply picking down, then up, then down, then up blues lick tab rightclick to download. At this point in his career, al di meola easily moves between his cranked jazzrock mode or quieter latinworld fusion. Instrumental tutor alfred publishing on this exceptional dvd guitar legend al di meola shares the techniques and concepts that have made him one of the worlds most respected and influential guitarists. This lick highlights guitar virtuoso al di meola s mutola picking technique. Al di meola s picking techniques 21st century publications an insightful and helpful book written by di meola on his own personal technique of guitar playing. Well, my technical knowledge stops right about there, but i was in the concert, enjoyed both al di meola and michael paouris that played there and once i read this post, it felt. Al di meolas picking techniques by al di meola, paperback. Back in the 1970s, al di meola was the pacesetter for what was possible on the electric guitar in terms of outrageously proficient chops and heavy calibre electric tone. Includes al s own lesson plan system, tunes, blues patterns, jazz chord exercises, playing and practicing tips, and a. Al di meola al di meola discusses rhythm techniques backstage in an interview with stu bull. I was looking into picking techniques recently and couldnt get past his disparaging remarks about players who dont pick every note. The opposite would be a floating technique, wherein the picking hand doesnt touch the strings at all, other than the pick striking the strings figure 14. Right hand development picking exercise al dimeola style by steve zook.
Musicians include phil collins, tony levin and bill bruford. Books hes the king of fusion guitar and few players wield a les paul with such precision. Since then, the new jersey native has found other musical pathways to explore in his quest for guitar enlightenment. Attending a clinic by al di meola some 15 years ago unlocked a lot of things. Al di meola s picking techniques december 2019 144. However, i always thought that it made more sense to practice a proper chromatic scale. His work with jazz greats john mclaughlin, al di meola, and larry coryell at the turn of the 80s especially on the legendary album, friday night in. Download free lessons and check out the latest mega programs on guitar mastery. His first selfproduced album touch sensitive jordan released in 1983. Pure gold from the words of sayyidi abda al aziz al dabbagh al ibriz english. Includes exercises and excerpts from his music, which act as a stepbystep guide to help the guitar student play better. Intermediate learn to play in the styles of al di meola, wes montgomery. A prolific composer and prodigious sixstring talent, di meola has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup. For one thing, it made me realize i didnt need to be a traditional flamenco player to borrow some of those colors and techniques.