Rock Tapping Basics

Micky Crystal

Tuesday 5th Sep, 2023

Welcome to the basics of rock tapping! Join Micky Crystal on a whistle-stop tour of the technique and learn how to use it in your licks and solos.

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Tuesday 5th Sep, 2023

Introduction 01

Take an introductory lesson in the art of tapping with Micky Crystal. Learn the basics of tapping, ...

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Tuesday 5th Sep, 2023

Exercise 01

Let’s take a look at our first exercise! This exercise will help you visualise G minor pentatonic ...

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Tuesday 5th Sep, 2023

Exercise 02

Here we have an F major scale (F, G, A, Bb, C, D, E) exercise that is utilising both 3 and 4 note ...

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Tuesday 5th Sep, 2023

Lick 01

This lick uses an idea that we covered in exercise 02. This time, we’ll be resolving the run each ...

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Tuesday 5th Sep, 2023

Lick 02

Now let’s take a look at string bending when using taps. This can feel a bit strange at first but ...

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Tuesday 5th Sep, 2023

Solo

I’ve written a short solo for you to learn using the ideas and concepts we’ve covered so far! ...

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