Play like Slash

Are you longing to master the guitar skills of Slash? Look no further, as Niko is here to offer you a comprehensive course that will help you achieve that. Prepare to delve into the captivating world of legendary riffs and solos, including iconic tracks like “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “November Rain,” and many more. With the provided backing tracks, you can practice alongside these renowned tunes, allowing you to embody the distinctive sound of Slash.

But that’s not all. Niko will equip you with an effective method to improvise in Slash’s signature style, employing carefully crafted “blocks” that blend different scales he frequently utilizes. This approach eliminates the need to learn each scale individually. Moreover, Niko will generously share a series of 10 plans carefully constructed from Slash’s most frequently employed licks.

Drawing from his personal connection with Slash, Niko takes this course as an opportunity to share captivating anecdotes, discuss the guitar hero’s cherished gear, and address frequently asked questions from fans. Join Niko on this transformative musical journey, where you’ll not only acquire technical mastery but also gain fascinating insights into the world of your guitar idol.

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The lesson plan proposed by Niko Slash

In this exclusive course, delve into Slash’s playing with Niko! Discover all his playing techniques and learn to improvise in his unique style. By the end of this course, Slash’s playing will hold no secrets for you!

Chapters	Detailed Concepts
Introduction	Niko Slash Slash Slash’s gear The course
Power Chord and Double Stop Riffs	Introduction American Man – Velvet Revolver You Could Be Mine – Guns N’ Roses Don’t Damn Me – Guns N’ Roses World on Fire – SMKC Conclusion
Melodic Riffs	Introduction Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses Estranged – Guns N’ Roses Ghost – Slash and Friends Beneath the Savage Sun – SMKC You’re a Lie – SMKC Anastasia – SMKC Conclusion
Bass Riffs	Introduction Welcome to the Jungle – Guns N’ Roses Rocket Queen – Guns N’ Roses Anastasia – SMKC (verse) Locomotive – Guns N’ Roses Mind Your Manners – SMKC Mr. Brownstone – Guns N’ Roses Paradise City – Guns N’ Roses Serve You Right – SMKC Always on the Run – Lenny Kravitz Conclusion
Arpeggios	Introduction Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Guns N’ Roses Civil War – Guns N’ Roses Anastasia – SMKC Paradise City – Guns N’ Roses The One You Love Is Gone – SMKC Conclusion
Tools for Improvisation	Introduction Used Scales Minor Pentatonic and Blues Scale Natural Minor Scale Block 1 Block 2 Mixing the 2 blocks Transposing the blocks Dorian Mode Harmonic Minor Scale Major Scale Mixing Dorian and Major Scale Finding which scales to use Conclusion
Licks for Improvisation	Riff 1 Riff 2 Riff 3 Riff 4 Plan 5 Riff 6 Riff 7 Riff 8 Riff 9 Riff 10 Conclusion
Solo Studies	Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Guns N’ Roses (solo 1) Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Guns N’ Roses (solo 2) Don’t Cry – Guns N’ Roses November Rain – Guns N’ Roses (solo 1) November Rain – Guns N’ Roses (solo 2) Coma – Guns N’ Roses November Rain – Guns N’ Roses (solo 3) Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses Slither – Velvet Revolver Tokyo 92 – Improvisation in G Tokyo 92 – Improvisation in D Tokyo 92 – The Godfather theme The Dissident – SMKC Night Train – Guns N’ Roses (Solo 1) Night Train – Guns N’ Roses (Solo 2) Conclusion
Improvise Like Slash	Introduction In Natural Minor In Harmonic Minor In Dorian On a Blues Conclusion
Level Slash	Congratulations!

Lesson plan

Chapters	Detailed Concepts
Introduction	Niko Slash Slash Slash’s gear The course
Power Chord and Double Stop Riffs	Introduction American Man – Velvet Revolver You Could Be Mine – Guns N’ Roses Don’t Damn Me – Guns N’ Roses World on Fire – SMKC Conclusion
Melodic Riffs	Introduction Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses Estranged – Guns N’ Roses Ghost – Slash and Friends Beneath the Savage Sun – SMKC You’re a Lie – SMKC Anastasia – SMKC Conclusion
Bass Riffs	Introduction Welcome to the Jungle – Guns N’ Roses Rocket Queen – Guns N’ Roses Anastasia – SMKC (verse) Locomotive – Guns N’ Roses Mind Your Manners – SMKC Mr. Brownstone – Guns N’ Roses Paradise City – Guns N’ Roses Serve You Right – SMKC Always on the Run – Lenny Kravitz Conclusion
Arpeggios	Introduction Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Guns N’ Roses Civil War – Guns N’ Roses Anastasia – SMKC Paradise City – Guns N’ Roses The One You Love Is Gone – SMKC Conclusion
Tools for Improvisation	Introduction Used Scales Minor Pentatonic and Blues Scale Natural Minor Scale Block 1 Block 2 Mixing the 2 blocks Transposing the blocks Dorian Mode Harmonic Minor Scale Major Scale Mixing Dorian and Major Scale Finding which scales to use Conclusion
Licks for Improvisation	Riff 1 Riff 2 Riff 3 Riff 4 Plan 5 Riff 6 Riff 7 Riff 8 Riff 9 Riff 10 Conclusion
Solo Studies	Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Guns N’ Roses (solo 1) Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Guns N’ Roses (solo 2) Don’t Cry – Guns N’ Roses November Rain – Guns N’ Roses (solo 1) November Rain – Guns N’ Roses (solo 2) Coma – Guns N’ Roses November Rain – Guns N’ Roses (solo 3) Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses Slither – Velvet Revolver Tokyo 92 – Improvisation in G Tokyo 92 – Improvisation in D Tokyo 92 – The Godfather theme The Dissident – SMKC Night Train – Guns N’ Roses (Solo 1) Night Train – Guns N’ Roses (Solo 2) Conclusion
Improvise Like Slash	Introduction In Natural Minor In Harmonic Minor In Dorian On a Blues Conclusion
Level Slash	Congratulations!

A word from your teacher

Thanks to this course, you will discover the specific playing techniques used by Slash, learn to play his famous riffs, and become familiar with the various aspects of his style. Additionally, you will be guided through exercises and solo studies that will help you develop your improvisation skills in the style of Slash.

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