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MIKE SHOUSE

Space Lick

Space. The final frontier? This little tapping lick starts out with a major arpeggio on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd strings. Starting at C, down a whole step to Bb, down a whole step to Ab and finally ending on G. From here we use our right hand index finger to hammer on and slide up a fret, back down and pull off. The notes on the 1st string are out of G-3,5,1,b2. It jumps to the 2nd string out of G-1, 3, 5, b6. The added b2 and b6 gives it a space sounding vibe. Have fun.

Mike Shouse has been playing for over 15 years. Attended G.I.T. of Hollywood, CA in 1992. Versed in many aspects of guitar. Favorites are Instrumental Rock, Classical, Flamenco and Blues. Favorite guitarist is Satriani, Vaughan, Malmsteen and Zack Wylde. In 2001 Mike released his debut instrumental CD, “Enter the Soul” on his record label SPEKTRUM PRODUCTIONS. A full time art teacher, composer, part-time actor and indie film producer Mike still finds the time to teach lessons to friends and at a local college. You can check Mike's music and movies out at www.mikeshousemusic.com and at www.foreverinblackhills.com. Email Mike at mike@mikeshousemusic.com