Here is a lesson on Dream Theater's most popular song. Recognizable by its brooding clean intro and brutal distorted rhythms, this song is a must learn for metal guitarists.
Taught by Allen Van Wert in Songs With Allen seriesLength: 120:06Difficulty: 4.0 of 5
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Here is a lesson on Dream Theater's most popular song. Recognizable by its brooding clean intro and brutal distorted rhythms, this song is a must learn for metal guitarists. Chances are if you want to...
Length: 120:06 Difficulty: 4.0 Members Only
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Allen Van Wert returns to his songs series with a metal tune from the band Three Days Grace. "Home" is a hard hitting song, with a lot heavy tones going on. Crank up the distortion on this one!
Length: 22:41 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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Length: 20:04 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
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Length: 17:31 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
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Length: 30:19 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Allen is back to his song series with a heavier tune. In this lesson, you'll learn "Face to the Floor" by modern metal band Chevelle.
Length: 14:22 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Allen is back again with a look at another song from modern rockers Chevelle. In lesson 21, he covers the popular hit "The Red".
Length: 15:30 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
About Allen Van Wert
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Allen Van Wert got the nickname "ROBOT" from his unusual guitar tapping techniques that often sound like a video game more than a guitar. He has studied and played a wide variety of genres. His experimental and eclectic amalgamation of music combining shred guitar, crazy tapping techniques, and electronically infused composition contrasted by a highly emotional soft melodic side, make his debut album a really fun and interesting listen for just about anyone.
Allen has recorded guitar for the famed video game soundtrack composer Jesper Kyd (Composer of Hitman, Splinter Cell and many other big title games) as well as composing and recording for movie trailers and TV commercials. He has also been producing, recording and co-writing for local artists in his small home/project studio.
His three books on guitar technique, ear training and songwriting have helped many students over the past couple of years. Allen has also played in various cover bands in many genres since the age of 16 and has played to over 5000 on a few occasions. He was a featured guest musician on the album "West Coast Shred Fest".
In his spare time, Allen programs video games for fun. Wooo!
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Discussions with our instructors are just one of the many benefits of becoming a member of JamPlay.Found this tutorial by accident... at a time when I'm learning this song for our set list. I've been a member of JamPlay for months now, and didn't even know it was on here, heh. Good tutorial, thanks.
great tutorial but my only complaint is that this is supposed to be an advance tutorial, I mean no amateur can learn this song, so why no move a little fast with the tutorial, a little less talking no offence, and that will be less work you at the same time
Good point, thanks. I just try to give as much info as I can.
Sorry I didn't mean to be a troll, I guess I'm too much hyperactive, lol, but seriously overall a great tutorial I already passed this lesson, I just had to do fastfoward with the talking haha
No problem. I get you and am the same way myself.
great tutorial but my only complaint is that this is supposed to be an advance tutorial, I mean no amateur can learn this song, so why no move a little fast with the tutorial, a little less talking no offence, and that will be less work you at the same time
Great video! Really got me listening to dream theater! I was wondering if you could do a tutorial video fro On The Backs Of Angels by Dream Theater?
Hell yes!
Great job Allen. Monster playing as always.
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