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This Synyster Gates inspired lick is a mini-etude gradually ascends through D minor and G minor arpeggios, both written as 1/8th note triplets. While the arpeggio shapes themselves aren’t particularly difficult, the pattern involves plenty of string hopping, so watch out for notes bleeding into one another - especially in the first and third bars. Buy Here!: https://www.fundamental-changes.com/book/100-classic-metal-licks-for-guitar/

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This Dimebag style lick combines attitude-soaked bends and pentatonics with a splash of chromaticism. The coolest part happens in the third and fourth bars, where the usual pentatonic formula of 1, b3, 4, 5, b7 gets spiced up with chromatic interplay between the b7, major 6th, and b6 intervals. The lick resolves with a legato roll that briefly dips into that “Southern Rock Major 3rd” sound Dimebag loved. Buy Here!: https://www.fundamental-changes.com/book/100-classic-metal-licks-for-guitar/

In this Nuno inspired lick, you’ll loop a fast-paced G minor pentatonic lick that leans on symmetrical shapes, the b5 interval, and legato technique. The first two bars are identical, so focus on maintaining consistent legato speed. You may also find it easier to stick to just your index and ring finger for these bars. Buy Here!: https://www.fundamental-changes.com/book/100-classic-metal-licks-for-guitar/

This Marty inspired lick attempts to capture his love of exotic and melodic sounds. This lick is based on an E Major arpeggio spanning two octaves. On paper, this is a straightforward triad over two-and-a-bit octaves, but what makes it Marty-esque are the slid grace notes, position shifts, as well as the moments of legato. Buy Here!: https://www.fundamental-changes.com/book/100-classic-metal-licks-for-guitar/

This Zakk inspired lick uses his love of Bluesy rock pentatonics, paired with blistering diatonic runs, combining shred and legato. Each diatonic shred is comprised of six-note groupings, beginning with a rolling hammer-on, followed by three picked notes. Buy Here!: https://www.fundamental-changes.com/book/100-classic-metal-licks-for-guitar/

One of the trickiest “Slashisms” (yes, that’s a word now) to get right is his loose, often delayed rolling legato. In the first bar, you’ll notice a staccato 1/16th note that transitions into rolling thirty-second notes. The key with these licks Slash inspired licks is to get some looser, more slinky motifs into your playing. Buy Here!: https://www.fundamental-changes.com/book/100-classic-metal-licks-for-guitar/

This lick draws inspiration from early 80s Kirk Hammett, using a two-string arpeggio sequence, outlining Em, F, G, Em/G, and D/A chords. Buy Here!: https://www.fundamental-changes.com/book/100-classic-metal-licks-for-guitar/

This EVH example is all about funky dead notes, double stops, and Eddie’s trademark symmetrical scale runs. The dead notes in bars one and two are essential for that choppy, percussive vibe. Really dig into the strumming and focus on keeping the rhythm tight. Buy Here!: https://www.fundamental-changes.com/book/100-classic-metal-licks-for-guitar/

In this Randy inspired lick, you’ll use the C# Phrygian CAGED shape to explore some variations of a descending diatonic lick. It features a mix of legato and subdivision switching, which keeps things both fun and challenging. Buy Here!: https://www.fundamental-changes.com/book/100-classic-metal-licks-for-guitar/

This next lick is a classic Ace Frehley move: repeating a three-note-per-string shape across four strings. This works as long as it aligns with the first position pentatonic box of the key you’re playing in. Adding an extra note to each string introduces the 2nd, major 6th, b5, and b2 (or b9), creating more tension and harmonic variety. Buy Here: https://www.fundamental-changes.com/book/100-classic-metal-licks-for-guitar/