Shredding Acoustic Guitar: Guitar Book & CD

$17.99 USD

Shredding Acoustic Guitar: Guitar Book & CD

Name: Shredding Acoustic Guitar: Guitar Book & CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41486
Price: 17.99 USD
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Heavy Metal Meets the Acoustic Guitar

By Joshua Craig Podolsky

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Tap into the purity of the acoustic guitar while you put the pedal to the metal and SHRED! Master shredder Joshua Craig Podolsky covers all the most important techniques and concepts, including shred rhythms, how to develop speed and dexterity, scales and fingerings, patterns and sequences, arpeggios, chromaticism, and tremolo picking. He also provides lots of fun examples, licks, and etudes to play in standard music notation and TAB. Easy-to-read neck diagrams make learning scales and arpeggios effortless. Joshua's approach encourages the player to focus on technique, phrasing, and other musical concepts that might otherwise get lost when playing a distorted, effects-laden electric guitar. The accompanying CD features inspiring demonstrations played with jaw-dropping speed. Shredding Acoustic Guitar is a must-have for any serious shredder and will lead you to pure and straightforward shredding on the acoustic guitar that will impress musicians and audiences alike.

Features:
* Loads of scales, modes, patterns, and sequences designed specifically for the acoustic guitar
* Amazing arpeggios and licks
* Lots of acoustic shredding tips
* Blazing chromatic lines and etudes
* Tremolo picking with one-string modal scales
* How to develop speed and dexterity

"Joshua Craig Podolsky's book gives players at all levels the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of theory and also discover some new things. Josh's book will play an important role in helping young guitarists to develop their own unique style as players and songwriters."---K. K. Downing (Lead guitarist, Judas Priest)

"Josh is an extremely versatile guitarist and captivating songwriter. This book lays out the methods he uses to help guitarists at any stage become more proficient at their craft."---David Ellefson (Bassist, Megadeth)

About the Author
An in-demand session musician, teacher, composer, and producer, Joshua Craig Podolsky has performed on numerous recordings, with over 36 million albums sold. He is the frontman for his group The Alien Blakk, and has performed live and recorded with top artists including Rob Halford, Coolio, Xzibit, Motograter, Christina Aguilera, and Dr. Dre---as well as members of Megadeth, Fear Factory, Testament, KISS, White Zombie, Whitesnake, and Type O Negative. Joshua continues to perform and compose solo acoustic guitar music, new music for The Alien Blakk, and video game soundtracks.

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Series: Shredding Styles

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 64

ISBN10: 0-7390-9903-5

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-9903-2

UPC: 038081463629

SKU: 00-41486

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About the Author: Joshua Craig Podolsky

Joshua Craig Podolsky is an accomplished guitarist and pedagogue who specializes in high-velocity acoustic playing. His work bridges the gap between classical technique and contemporary rock shredding, proving that raw speed and musical intent thrive equally well without distortion or processing.

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Why we love this

Podolsky strips away the distortion and effects that typically mask technical flaws, forcing players to develop genuine speed and control on an instrument that forgives nothing. The acoustic setting creates accountability: sloppy fingerwork and uneven phrasing become immediately obvious, which means students who work through this material emerge as musicians, not just fast players.

What to expect

Pure technical challenge meets surprising musicality. Every tremolo picked line and rapid arpeggio demands precision and control, but the acoustic tone grounds the speed in texture and resonance rather than raw aggression. It feels like learning to shred with nowhere to hide.

Who it's for

Serious acoustic guitar students and intermediate to advanced players ready to apply metal and rock shredding techniques to an unplugged setting. This book suits anyone tired of electric shredding clichés and ready to test their technique against the honest feedback of an acoustic guitar.

How to get the most out of it

Record yourself playing the licks and etudes at half speed, then gradually increase tempo. Acoustic shredding demands clean articulation, so rushing the process will cement bad habits.
Study the neck diagrams alongside the notation and TAB. Visualizing scale shapes on the fretboard trains your hands to find patterns without looking.
Focus on tremolo picking as a precision tool, not a speed stunt. Work the one-string modal scale exercises until your right hand moves with mechanical consistency.
Listen closely to the CD demonstrations. Podolsky's phrasing and tone control reveal the musical intent behind each technique, not just the mechanics.

How to use it

Assign this as a supplemental text for advanced guitar students working toward recital repertoire or performance juries. The etudes and licks can also anchor a masterclass on acoustic technique for students exploring progressive or technical folk styles.