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EXTREME MEASURES

NUNO’S TWO-HANDED ARPEGGIO TAPPING IN “GET THE FUNK OUT” AND “HE-MAN WOMAN HATER” ARE A THING OF LEGEND

IN THIS LESSON , we’ll explore several of the signature techniques that characterize Extreme axman Nuno Bettencourt’s unique, fiery style, with five examples that embody key elements of the guitarist’s approach to playing rhythm and lead.

GET THE TONE

Nuno is primarily a humbucking pickup fan and is well-known for using the Washburn N series guitars, which he helped to design. Although finding himself within the shred genre, Nuno’s lead tone

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