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  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Music Sales Ltd; Pap/Com edition (Aug 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0793509629
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793509621
  • Product Dimensions: 29.5 x 22.4 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Concise and Well-Structured, 6 Nov 2003
By Trelloskilos - See all my reviews
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One of the biggest plus points for "Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar" is that rather than make you sound like a shred-a-like guitarist, Troy Stetina settles for the bare bones of the excercises. The idea, rather than to develop a good set of licks and runs, is to just improve dexterity, finger independance and fluidity. What you do with it afterwards is your own business.

A small criticism, which cannot be helped, is that despite the wealth of genres out there which employ or require speedy guitar playing (jazz, and fusion, for instance), the book draws mostly from metal. While this is not in itself totally bad, the book does need to be updated to at least cite examples from more recent times. Many of the bands he takes his excercises from (Such as Dokken, Ratt etc.) are mostly unheard of nowadays. Also, another small criticism is that it is an obvious direct port over from tape to CD, without updating, and some of the original audio has been lost. This is a shame, as it would have benefitted more from having each excercise audible to the student as a point of reference, rather than having them work out something that ultimately may come out wrong.

Saying that, though - Speed Mechanics for lead Guitar is a no-frills, 'progress in your own time', sensible workbook for the aspiring lead guitarist, and does work through at a sensible and articulate pace.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Shut up and play yer guitar!, 18 May 2003
By T. Douglas "douglas_tim" (Torbay) - See all my reviews
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I was a bit anxious about buying this book at first, as i thought it would turn me into a mindless guitar zombie, zooming around the fretboard with no musical input at all, the 'mechanics' part got me worried too. Thankfully, it is the best book i have ever read! It is full of simple exercises that u simply play over and over again until you can play as fast as the CD. For those familiar with 'Shaun Baxters Guitar Gym' series, they are much the same exercises, but much more fun as Troy lets you put them into practise. A killer version of 'Flight of the Bumblebee' (you may have heard John Petruccis version), is perfectly playable at the end of the book as you have slowly and accurately built up ur technique and stamina. A great book that teaches you how to incorporate speed into any type of rock playing, but doesnt force you to play anything you dont want to.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best technique book in the world !!!!!, 31 Jan 2004
By David (leicestershire) - See all my reviews
I have only had this book a short time and am only on page 13. My playing has improved so much. My fingers are stronger, faster, better co-ordinated and more independent. The exercises focus on the right things, the strength of the book is that you can change the examples to suit what you want to practise, be it hammer-ons or economy picking. For £8 you get triple+ your money's worth. The cd has come straight from tape but you can write down the time as you go through the book which will take you all of 10 minutes. I've had other books which move too fast and go from easy to hard in 3 exercises. This book builds your abilities slowly, if you put in the practise you can improve quickly. I have nothing bad to say about the book it is everything a guitar book should be. He also gives you enough information to alter the exercises yourself to and challenge your weak areas. As well as this you absorb a bit of theory without even knowing it. Just remember I'm only on page 13 and there's lots to keep you busy. This book makes you want to play if it doesn't you should try another instrument. It's fantastic. The other reviewers were dead right! Thanks
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5.0 out of 5 stars Speed Mechanics For Lead Guitar - Dave McEvoy
This book is fantastic.It gives you the best warms ups for both hands that I've come across & the exercises are great. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David Mcevoy

5.0 out of 5 stars present
this book was rcommended for my son who is learning to play the guitar he seems to use it
Published 4 months ago by mokie

4.0 out of 5 stars Good guide!
I am still on the early stages of this book, but have looked through it so I hope my thoughts count... Read more
Published 8 months ago by MrBeatnik

5.0 out of 5 stars The Holy Grail
Before deciding to buy this book I found myself buying teaching aids that I was never able to complete primarily out of lack of incentive and interest over time. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A. Homayoun

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says on the tin
This book is great at doing exactly what you'd expect from the title- making you FAST. Troy's basic idea in this book is that perfect practice makes perfect. Read more
Published 23 months ago by B. Duffy

5.0 out of 5 stars Jesus this is amazing.
Out of everything I have ever tried to master I have always looked for a book that gave you the explanation in words rather digging in deep through the roots which usually makes... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2006 by uplift_mofo_party_plan

5.0 out of 5 stars Serious book for serious learners
Don't expect to learn this book in a few weeks; it is not for the feint-hearted. I've been playing 4 years now and I spent a good month perfecting the first page alone... Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2006 by A. Morley

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the serious guitarist!
Let me start by saying that this book is amazing, i got it 7 hours ago and im already considerably better, and i've only done the first of 200 exercises! Read more
Published on 29 Jul 2005 by none_of_your_buisness

5.0 out of 5 stars Look no further!
If you really want to learn how to play the guitar this is the book for you. Don't think you'll learn it in a week though. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2005 by wiseman512

5.0 out of 5 stars Very very good
Quite simply a very sound method. Troy Stetina is a better teacher than the rest of them combined. Don't worry he plays like a demon too. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2003

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