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Atlanta based guitarist Emil Werstler is a force to be reckoned with. Lead guitarist of the band, DAATH (Roadrunner Records / Century Media), Emil has made a serious name for himself in the guitar world in a very short time. Performing worldwide with his main project DAATH on notable tours such as Ozzfest and along side well established acts such as Unearth, Devil Driver, Dark Funeral, and Job For A Cowboy, Emil continues to gain strength and credibility as one of the most sought after guitarist's in his genre to date.

Check out a 30 minute excerpt from our two hour interview with Emil.

Recent projects Emil has been featured on, include Austrian Death Machine and guest solo's on "Guitars That Ate My Brain", a 2009 release from Magna Carta Records as well as Arsis's album United in Regret.

In addition, Emil was one of the few featured artist's asked to perform at this year's EXPERIENCE PRS 2008, a great feat for a guitarist in his scene. Emil Werstler

Interview Part 1

JamPlay is proud to introduce our newest instructor, Emil Werstler of Daath.Runtime: 28:09 minutes

Techniques - Down Picking Endurance Exercises

In Emil's first lesson, he teaches his down picking technique using a riff from "Ovum," a song by his band Daath.Runtime: 5:10 minutes

Techniques - Bending and Vibrato

Emil teaches how to practice bending. He also demonstrates various vibrato techniques and explains how to incorporate them into y..Runtime: 12:09 minutes

Techniques - Wide Form Pentatonics

Emil shows you a different way to play the pentatonic scale by combining boxes and playing in groups of 4.Runtime: 6:26 minutes

Techniques - Switching Gears From Sweeping To Alternate..

Emil shows three example exercises that focus on sweeping up and descending alternate picking.Runtime: 6:23 minutes

Techniques - Economy Picking The Little Lamb (On Acid)

Emil shows exercise examples on 2 string licks that feature economy picking.Runtime: 6:14 minutes

Emil Werstler Interview Part Two: Daath

Emil Talks about his band Daath. Topics covered include the history of the band, the writing process, ozzfest, and more.Runtime: 32:44 minutes

Techniques - One String Soloing Concepts

Emil teaches one string, horizontal soloing concepts.Runtime: 4:54 minutes

Techniques - Pitch Axis

Emil teaches the concept of pitch axis. Runtime: 8:05 minutes

About Emil's PRS guitar

Emil sat down and gave us a little bit of history about his main guitar and also some of the specs.Runtime: 10:00 minutes

Interview Part Three

Emil talks in depth about various topics including theory, goals and balance in your playing, getting out of a rut, his influences..Runtime: 29:23 minutes

Horizontal Lick Building Part One - Minor Idea

This minor idea lesson is the first part in the five part mini series on horizontal lick building.Runtime: 4:58 minutes

Horizontal Lick Building Part Two - Major Idea

Here is the second lesson in the mini series of lessons on horizontal lick building. Emil shows you the Major idea here.Runtime: 4:53 minutes

Horizontal Lick Building Part Three - Pentatonic Idea

In this lesson Emil shows you a horizontal pentatonic lick that you can cycle.Runtime: 5:00 minutes

Horizontal Lick Building Part Four - Dominant Idea

Emil Werstler shows the fourth lick in this mini series of lessons. This lick is dominant in quality. Runtime: 5:03 minutes

Horizontal Lick Building Part Five - Master Idea

In part five of the lick building series Emil puts all the ideas together to create this master example.Runtime: 6:11 minutes

Style - Pentatonic Chromaticism

Emil shows you how he incorporates chromaticism into pentatonic licks which adds a unique twist.Runtime: 9:30 minutes

Style - Diminished Chromaticism

Emil shows how he incorporates chromaticism into some diminished runs and licks which really makes for some exotic sounds.Runtime: 4:30 minutes

Interview Part Four - Playing And Performance

Emil covers different topics related to playing and performance in this interview segment.Runtime: 22:33 minutes

2010 Interview

Emil talks about what he accomplished in 2010 and his new batch of lessons.Runtime: 15:34 minutes

The Importance Of Alternate Picking

Emil provides a lesson on alternate picking warm-up exercises. Runtime: 16:32 minutes

Chord Scales

Emil talks in depth about the concept of "chord scales" and how they can be applied to a practical musical context. Runtime: 15:39 minutes

Jazz Up Your Pentatonics

Emil explains how the use the pentatonic scale without sounding "pentatonic" or bluesy.Runtime: 16:16 minutes

What You Can Do With Triads

Emil takes an in depth look at triads.Runtime: 9:44 minutes

The Changes: Part One

In this lesson, Emil explains how arpeggios can be used within a solo to effectively outline the chord changes. He uses the 12 ba..Runtime: 31:27 minutes

The Changes: Part Two

Emil continues to discuss how arpeggios can be used effectively within a solo. Runtime: 12:08 minutes

More Wideform Pentatonics

Emil expounds upon his previous lesson on "wide form" pentatonic patterns and the licks that can be played within them.Runtime: 16:03 minutes

Convenient Chromaticism

Emil shows more ways to incorporate chromaticism into your playing.Runtime: 13:21 minutes

Alternative Chords For Metal Part 1 - Standard Tuning

Emil demonstrates some ways to bust out of the power chord rut with some creative voicings that work well with a high gain tone. Runtime: 22:11 minutes

Alternative Chords For Metal Part 2 - Drop D Tuning

Emil continues his teachings on alternate chords for metal with a look at drop tunings.Runtime: 14:28 minutes

Drop D Warmups

Emil covers his current warmups that he uses before he goes on stage with his band, Daath.Runtime: 6:17 minutes

Minor Blues Concepts

Emil covers minor blues concepts.Runtime: 14:33 minutes

Adding Style To Your Octaves

Emil shows how some of his favorite players use octaves in their own unique way.Runtime: 9:05 minutes

Pickless Chord Comping

Emil demonstrates some fingerstyle comping techniques that can be applied to a 12 bar blues progression.Runtime: 7:42 minutes

Emil-isms

Emil takes you through some techniques that he uses frequently in his style of playing.Runtime: 24:36 minutes

Percussive Muting Techniques

Emil shows some cool muting techniques that produce a unique percussive sound.Runtime: 7:57 minutes

Rock & Roll Cliches That Need To Stop

Emil talks about what it takes to be a rock musician.Runtime: 30:00 minutes

Relearn Or Brush Up On Basic Harmony

Emil Werstler is back with a lesson on basic harmony. He explains why it is important for every guitar player to understand harmon..Runtime: 18:00 minutes

The Harmonic Minor Scale

Emil explains some harmonic minor ideas that can spice up even then most generic sounding licks. Runtime: 20:00 minutes

Warmups Pt. Deux

Emil covers his philosophy on warming up and provides some exercises that will get the job done.Runtime: 15:00 minutes

Common Chord Progressions To Improvise Over

Emil shows you 3 common blues chord progressions. These progressions are the basis for his improvisation lessons coming up in the ..Runtime: 6:07 minutes

Blending Dominant And Diminished

Emil shows you how to make diminished arpeggios sound more dominant. Doing this can make your playing sound less neo-classical and..Runtime: 11:17 minutes

How To Sound Like You Know What You Are Doing

Emil returns with a lesson on a topic he gets asked about frequently. He explains how to play over chord changes and target tones...Runtime: 18:00 minutes

Alternate Picking

Emil shows you five examples that will help you beef up your alternate picking. He uses the comparison of running ten miles every ..Runtime: 10:00 minutes

The Art of the Rest Stroke

Emil clarifies his take on economy picking and the art of the rest stroke.Runtime: 16:05 minutes

Get Better at Music While Warming Up

Here is a lesson on how to not just get good at warmup exercises but getting better at playing music - while warming up.Runtime: 15:00 minutes

Know Your Intervals

Emil covers the basic topic of intervals -- a topic that many guitarists overlook. Intervals are the building blocks of music, and..Runtime: 16:00 minutes

Your Questions Answered

Emil answers top questions asked by his fans. Topics covered include: side-washing cabs, stage presence, practice, programming dru..Runtime: 20:00 minutes

Daath - Sightless

Emil Werstler teaches this song from The Hinderers by his band Daath. Runtime: 40:00 minutes

Daath - Wilting On The Vine

This dropped C monster was released on The Concealers in 2009. The band's guitarist Emil Werstler is here to teach you how ..Runtime: 41:16 minutes

Daath - Sharpen The Blades

Emil Werstler teaches you how to play the first song on Daath's The Concealers. The song features unmistakable signature Da..Runtime: 25:48 minutes

Daath - Self-Corruption Manifesto

Emil Werstler teaches this heavy hitting metal song from Daath's album The Concealers. Tune your guitar to Drop C and get w..Runtime: 33:36 minutes

Chimaira - All That's Left Is Blood

Here is Chimaira's "All That's Left is Blood" from Crown of Phantoms (2013). Runtime: 33:14 minutes

Chimaira - I Despise

Emil Werstler of Chimaira teaches you how to play "I Despise" from Crown Of Phantoms (2013). Grab a 7-string, tune to drop ..Runtime: 15:33 minutes