Modern Rock Rhythm Guitar: A Guide to the Essential Chords, Riffs, Rhythms and Grooves Private Lessons Series in Bloomington, MN

(Musicians Institute Press). Finally, a rhythm guitar method for today's hard rock guitarist! This book and audio package is designed to get you started with techniques and grooves in the styles of Creed, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool, Van Halen and many other great bands. Covers: power chords, single-note riffs, picking, muting, accenting, syncopation, odd meters, drop D tuning, harmonics, rhythmic grooves, cool chords, and more. Each musical example in this book is demonstrated on the accompanying audio, backed by a full rhythm section. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.