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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.
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.
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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
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
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
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