Joe Stump Metal Guitar Chop Shop

Joe Stump Metal Guitar Chop Shop

Metal Guitar Chop Shop: Building Shred & Metal Technique is an instructional book and audio guide authored by metal shred guitarist and Berklee College of Music professor Joe Stump.

Contents:

1. Scales & Modes: Deep dives into 3-note-per-string "speed scales" and modal frameworks common in Euro-metal and classical-inspired guitar (such as Natural Minor/Aeolian, Harmonic Minor, and Phrygian Dominant)

1. Technique & Picking Workouts: Targeted exercises for continuous alternate picking, tremolo picking, sweep picking, finger independence, and fluid hammer-ons and pull-offs (legato).

1. Licks & Sequences: Melodic patterns, pedal-point runs, multi-string arpeggios, and classic neoclassical phrasing reminiscent of influences like Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth, and Ritchie Blackmore.

Included Audio:

The book comes with downloadable/streaming audio tracks featuring:

• Demonstration Examples: Played by Joe Stump to show proper tone and timing.
• Practice Drum & Backing Tracks: Allows players to practice the exercises and full etudes along with a rhythm section at various speeds.