Customer Reviews for Shredding Bach
mikguitarislife
Location: from Cedar Rapids IA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
September 12, 2010
The genius of Bach at the fingertips of guitarists
I really like how this book has you learn some awsome songs from an amazing composer of the Baroque period. One thing I liked alot about this book was that it goes through specific techniques of learning how to be a shredder. Certain techniques like alternate picking, arpeggiations, scale sequences, etc. so that you are able to work through the songs more smoothly and proficiently. The techniques that you learn in this book are able to be used anywhere! As long as you know who to manipulate the scales or specific exercises. Shredding wasn't my thing, mainly because I didn't know exactly how to go about doing it. This book has helped with the specifics of playing the guitar. I would recommend this book to anyone. It would help to know a bit of music theory so you can apply the techniques it to your actual playing. I am excited for Germans new book Total Shred Guitarist!
11 of 23 people found this review helpful.
Tyler Correll
Location: from Louisville, Kentucky
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
July 22, 2010
Art of the Bach
Its nice to own, a piece of work, where "Shred" and "Bach" exist, where its not just about "Harmonic Minor", but also "Harmonic Structure". German Schauss, has bravely blazed into educational realms, by using JS Bach, staples, and using them not just to develop technique but theory and touch. If your like me, and blaze through books the first day, for once, some of these transcriptions have some extremely challenging moments; most of which the author points out when you read the well thought out analysis. An extremely valuable educational resource. Highlight: Prelude in C major (BWV 846) unlike you've ever seen it
11 of 26 people found this review helpful.
Wynand
Location: from saskatchewan, canada
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
July 19, 2010
Awesome Book !
Hi, this book is VERY cool - I am an intermediate player and have been lucky enough to own a copy, there is bunch of material to dig into and very cool backing tracks. I think if you work through this and look at the arrangements you will gain insight and improve tons as a player. Buy this book now you wont regret it ! Wynand
8 of 25 people found this review helpful.