The Hirajoshi is our first of three Minor scales, and is a Japanese pentatonic scale with a formula of R-2-b3-5-b6. Great examples of this scale can be heard in the playing of both Jason Becker ...

We start with a look at how Albert employed space in his phrasing – the rhythms you play are every bit as important as your choice of notes. Also, check out the repeated use of the 9th fret B note (a ...

Once you've bent the first note up to D, hold it and re-pick the triplet notes. A few 16th notes here and there shouldn't pose much trouble at this tempo- the string bends make them easier too. Notice ...