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RedSGShredder
Style: Metal
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Whats up, welcome to my channel page. Please leave a comment, subscribe, and add me as a friend. And of course, be sure to watch, rate, favorite, and comment on my videos.

My rhythm style is to intentionally use a hard picking technique and lots of downpicking. Metal is intended to be hard and aggressive, and I make sure to play it that way.

For leads, my style is to use an expressive, wide vibrato technique as opposed to fast alternate picking, which mostly sound like a huge blob of notes to me. Also, I try to incorporate plenty of sweeps and taps. And of course, my favorite, pinch/artificial/touch harmonics everywhere.

Finally, my name is not Alexi or Yngwie, so sorry about the mistakes and sloppiness.
Frequently Axed Questions

How long have you been playing guitar?
I have been playing guitar for about 11 years.

Are you in a band?
No. I used to play in a thrash metal band ages ago. I don't want to be in a band any more.

Will you teach guitar lessons?
Yes! But first, please read my disclaimer:
1. Many things I say are entirely subjective and are my own opinion.
2. I am not a professional musician, and I have no formal musical training.
3. Guitar playing is a very personal thing, but I can only teach what has worked for me. As a result, the advice I give may not work for you. It's ok to disagree and find out what works for you, but be sure to understand why I give that advice.
4. These lessons are for metal guitar playing. However, you can apply the things you learn to other genres if you want.
5. I always refer to strings, notes, and chords, as if the guitar was in standard tuning.

What will you teach?
-Introduction
-Guitars: Setup and Maintenance
-Guitars: Guitar Construction
-Guitars: Amps and Effects
-Music Theory: Notes and Intervals
-Music Theory: Scales
-Music Theory: Chords
-Music Theory: Melody and Harmony
-Essential Techniques: Clean Playing
-Essential Techniques: Learning Songs
-Rhythm Guitar: The Basics
-Rhythm Guitar: Power Chords
-Rhythm Guitar: Picking
-Rhythm Guitar: Picking Patterns
-Lead Guitar: Lead Patterns
-Lead Guitar: Vibrato and Bends
-Lead Guitar: Tapping
-Advanced Techniques: Pinch Harmonics
-Advanced Techniques: Sweep Arpeggios

What will you not teach?
-I won't teach how to play specific songs, in particular Children Of Bodom songs.
-I won't make a video on a bunch of random scales and riffs.
-I won't show weird warm-up runs.

Did you take lessons?
No. I am entirely self-taught.

How much do you practice every day?
I don't really "practice", meaning, I don't sit around playing arpeggios and chromatic scales. Instead, I play/learn songs and make up my own stuff. It really depends on how busy I am. Sometimes, I'll play for four hours straight. Other times, I won't even touch a guitar for a week.

How long does it take to learn a song?
It usually takes me a month or more to learn a new song.

What kind of equipment do you use?
Guitar: A red Epiphone SG, of course. It's a G400.
Bridge pickup: A Seymour Duncan Screamin' Demon humbucker.
Amp: A 100 watt Marshall VS 100 combo.
Strings: D'Addario 11's.
Picks: Jim Dunlop 1.14mm Nylon Glow Standard. They are the best picks I have ever used.

Recording: Pod X3 Live.
Drum Machine: Acoustica Beatcraft.
Bass: A translucent Dean Edge.
DAW: GarageBand.
Other Guitars:
A baby blue Fender Stratocaster.
A white Ibanez RG42TDX.

How do you make those crazy squeals/pinch harmonics?
Hit the string with the pick and thumb at the same time, and experiment with your positioning of your picking hand. I would say 90% of it is in your right thumb position and touch. Also, good tone and new strings helps a lot. Add a ton of wide vibrato to make it sound cool too.

What settings and effects do you use?
No effects other than my amp distortion. Bass, treble, and distortion are maxed, and midrange is at half.

Why so many Children Of Bodom songs?
Their songs fit my style very well. I like their melody mixed with heaviness. To me, they are one of the most complete metal bands because they are so melodic. Their riffs and solos are tons of fun to play, and their songwriting is great.

How do you learn the songs, and where do you get your tabs?
By ear, and by tabs, at www.ultimate-guitar.com.

Can you send me your tabs?
Sorry, but I really can't keep up with all the tab requests I get. Besides, tabs I use are available at the aforementioned site.

What are some easier Children Of Bodom songs?
I think the easiest ones are Bed Of Razors, and Downfall (except the solo), Bastards Of Bodom, and Knuckleduster.

What kind of camera do you use?
A Sony W90.

Do you take requests?
Sorry! I have plenty of songs I am already planning on doing. But, no Canon Rock, ever!

Are you Indian? Pakistani? Iraqi? Greek? Italian? Mexican? Jewish? Arabian? Kumar from Harold and Kumar? Russell Peters?
I'm Persian, my family is from Iran.

What is your email address/MSN?
RedSGShredder@hotmail.com

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RedSGShredder Masterclass Guitar Lessons
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My guitar lesson series.

For tabs and more information: http://www.RedSGShredder.com/lessons/lessons.php
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Here's my original music.

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Advanced Techniques: Sweep Arpeggios
10:00
For tabs and more information: http://www.RedSGShredder.com/lessons/lesson19.php ...
6 days ago 2,390 views RedSGShredder
Advanced Techniques: Pinch Harmonics
9:56
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2 months ago 7,730 views RedSGShredder
Lead Guitar: Tapping
9:46
[TRANSLATED] Lead Guitar: Tapping
[TRANSLATED] Lead Guitar: Tapping
For tabs and more information: http://www.RedSGShredder.com/lessons/lesson17.php ...
3 months ago 6,227 views RedSGShredder
Lead Guitar: Vibrato and Bends
9:32
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4 months ago 6,100 views RedSGShredder
Lead Guitar: Lead Patterns
9:52
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6 months ago 11,447 views RedSGShredder
Rhythm Guitar: Picking Patterns
9:48
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7 months ago 7,461 views RedSGShredder
Ibanez RGT42DX Review
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[TRANSLATED] Ibanez RGT42DX Review
[TRANSLATED] Ibanez RGT42DX Review
This is my review of my new guitar, the Ibanez RGT42DX. I got this because I wa...
7 months ago 34,734 views RedSGShredder
Rhythm Guitar: Picking
9:10
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8 months ago 14,370 views RedSGShredder
Rhythm Guitar: Power Chords
9:48
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9 months ago 23,261 views RedSGShredder
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Channel Comments (1479)
AndreGuitar6 (1 day ago)
Good skills , What amp are you using?
steppo2000 (5 days ago)
Hey man, just checkin' in :) whats up?
dancingwithscissors (6 days ago)
u shood do a cover of stricken by disturbed
sbrumbeloe1 (1 week ago)
can u put some tabs up on a website 4 some of the songs u cover?
LukeTalking (1 week ago)
y r u not a partner?
samael15987 (1 week ago)
hey man you´re amazing, you could played songs of the band called "illnath" is black metal of Norway, i´ll wish
listen on cover to this band played for you. ok man see you later.
Pistoldude2 (1 week ago)
/watch?v=TiQp6oo7RtE&feature=channel_page HAHAHA THE TRUTH ABOUT TOWELHEADSHREDDER
MelodicMetalBoy (1 week ago)
dude check out the video response to my video Best guitarist on youtube RedSGShredder. It's a fucking stupid video that the dude made, he just keeps on insulting you and shit.

By the way, i get to go to Wacken Open Air on july 30th, it's gonna be kickass!!


when are u posting your next lesson btw?
Mirelkooo (2 weeks ago)
I reserve at least one hour of my every day just for your covers!I really like and enjoy the originality you put in every of it!
AlexiBodom25 (3 weeks ago)
ITS THE BEST ONE its so fucking funny. This wnb guitarist is trying to act "true"
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