GUITAR VIBRATO TRICK - How to get a perfect vibrato for metal

[@OlaEnglund]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Please subscribe if you haven't already...

[@alexsulonen]

Just got my Fender Jim Root Telecaster (like a couple of months ago) but the more and more I watch your videos I want to get a Solar guitar!

[@EVEROSFP1]

Vibrato is an art itself.

[@alexsulonen]

Yes it is. My statement had nothing to do with the "vibrato-technique" itself. Just watched the video and thought the red solar guitar looks awsome...Hahha

[@sofianeben1701]

Ola Englund hey ola from which song off yours is that solo ?

[@guspenamusic]

Ola Englund too many "that's what she said" jokes on this video.

[@dbz27vg]

Vibrato is the identity of a guitarist

[@SuperJimic]

Wes Hauch, Brandon Ellis and Dimebag Darrell. The masters of vibrato.

[@MetalRiderPlasma]

Hahaha In fact I was searching lessons from them to pull a godly vibrato, you're totally right!

[@pimsmise]

I completely agree. I thought I was the only one but the vibrato is what defines a good guitarist for me.

[@chriscole1250]

check out brandon ellis. best vibrato ever

[@pimsmise]

Yep I discovered him recently! Check out Garrett J Peters as well, very impressive!

[@D-Rguitar]

I totally agree, I was about to mention Brandon Ellis! He took lessons off Ryan Knight who also has amazing vibrato!

[@EVEROSFP1]

Chris Cole ...after John Sykes. ☺

[@RudyAyoub]

Should I mention marty friedman

[@Alex-hc6bn]

Probably one of the best youtubers that make guitar/music content, keep rocking!

[@andrewemmanuel8612]

That solar though!! Beauty it is

[@MadnessOpus]

Step 1: be Brandon Ellis. Step 2: profit.

[@OlaEnglund]

True story

[@TheFatApache]

I swear he has a full body vibrato lol.

[@ace12689]

Lmfao. I literally lol’d

[@canman87]

Vibrato is one of the key things in my mind in being able to differentiate between someone who has control of their instrument and someone who does not. Definitely something that helps separate good players from great players.

[@TheKingOfTheHorse]

Who needs classes when u got Ola-Senpai Please more of these, How do you set your guitar knobs? How hard should we pick? How to dial a brutal tone on an amp if ur retraede? Do you always mute the strings a little just to give it a more tight sound?

[@BigMetalDaddy1301]

Milton Velosa all the gain. All. The. GAIN

[@jackonj9050]

No, don’t listen to HateCreation

[@BigMetalDaddy1301]

Jackon J you are new to the internet, aren't you?

[@RudyAyoub]

HateCreation seems like he is

[@EvelynRoods]

Milton Velosa scoop the mids! More Gain! Eb standard! SLAYYYEERRRR!

[@PeteHawthorne]

I absolutely love Ola's attitude, style and approach to both videos and playing. I guess because we're similar ages, I am 35 and used to be in a thrash band where speed and as many notes as possible was crucial. Now I know less is more. The right notes and the right vibrato makes or breaks a song, not just a solo! Thanks for everything Ola! :)

[@mitchell.colbert.113]

Instructions unclear, accidentally bought metal vibrator

[@KeithMerrow]

Matching vibrato to the tempo of what you're playing sounds good in most cases.

[@grindwerks6212]

Though I generally agree with the technique(s) being described here, there is a time and place for all vibrato methods. The key elements when developing vibrato, is similar to practicing scales; stay in tune and stay in time. I find using a metronome is very beneficial for getting comfortable with accent and cadence, and I also will make up a one note "riff" and just bend and vibrato to a drum pattern as well. Then there are also those moments where no vibrato at all is what makes the most impact. Great video Ola, you should make a collage video of your vibrato over the years... it would really demonstrate that vibrato is something that benefits greatly from the maturity of a players ability.

[@craigpaulson3503]

Ola, you are a very unique teacher. You always have great tips and show a side of guitar and technique that no one else takes the time to share. Thanx!

[@lordsrawker]

Ola Englund thanks for the lesson! This was super helpful and concise. It never hurts to see another lesson on playing tastefully even if you generally opt out of the "stress vibrato."

[@MartyDadRiffs]

I rely on my keen Swedish stylized vibrato. This fine video is a reminder for me to dial it back a little. Thanks, Ola!!

[@scriptosaurusrex]

No vibratoR jokes? Ola, what's going on?!

[@RudyAyoub]

Scriptosaurus rex hes not 34 anymore

[@VortechBand]

0:42 ?

[@scriptosaurusrex]

VortechBand maybe. But I mean tbf that line is something you would hear about anything. Play guitar to impress ladies. Shred to impress ladies etc.

[@craigpaulson3503]

He did make a subtle joke

[@fredhamburd3442]

The horror movie vibrato was the only one that sounded right to me. Could be faster though.

[@seventhplace]

Fred Hamburd I thought it sounded great as well.

[@Fedor_Tkachev_Music]

same

[@antoniusmetal]

Same here.

[@daleweber2579]

Listen to WHite Zombie Electric-Head the intro.

[@coobanez777]

Yeah, I think just because the vibrato is fast doesn't make it bad/uncontrolled. I define uncontrolled as inconsistent between pitch/badly out of tune vibrato. Like every bend is different in terms of pitch and speed. Super shallow fast vibrato (early Kirk Hammett) usually sounds really bad/uncontrolled.

[@MisuAlexandru1]

cool tips! I think especially the "start slow" tip I also think it sounds WAY better on vocals too! I would also say, after someone masters everything you said in the video, that even if the vibrato is slow, or fast, it still needs to be on the beat (even if they're 8th notes, 16ths, or somekind of triplets). For example, that's why I don't like Kirk Hammet's vibrato, because it's not on time, I guess...

[@kinniecas9004]

angus young has a vibrato that is wild, fast and out of time. though unlike kirks, its in tune and more consistent

[@rpf23543]

I like the stress typed vibratos. If done right, it sounds awesome as well, it all depends when and where they are used...

[@TobyKBTY]

When it comes to metal playing, Dime and Zakk’s vibrato just does it for me. I just HAD to practice wide, full vibrato like those two when I heard it when I was 13. Also, for a sick modern guitarist with unreal vibrato, you should check out Brandon Ellis from Aris and the Black Dahlia Murder.

[@sinisterminister9920]

Zakk sure, but to me Dime and Tony Iommi have the most unholy vibrato imo

[@jpfan1992]

iommi is the one that will show us the true vibrato! mine is the only thing that I know and I learned from his!

[@JoaoSergio7]

I think that having control over the motion and a good notion of time are the essential points. Everything else can be just a matter of context. Some of my favorite players have really wide and wild vibratos, like Wes Hauch and Rick Graham. Also, the ones that "schooled" them, like Marty Friedman and Malmsteen, just to name a few.

[@lawrencelindberg2173]

Loving the Professionalism. More like this please

[@rodgaray]

Hi Ola, love your vids! Great tip. I love the vibrato that uses David Gilmour, I don't know if you like Pink Floyd but that guy has an amazing technique.

[@quorthonsinferno5119]

I love the sound of the choked vibrato. IT may not sound great all the time, but it's dark, and intense.

[@alyusdickey9561]

I personally like using the Steve Vai "circles" method. It sounds really smooth and natural to me

[@missbirb9692]

Thanks Ola, I'll come back to this video when I get my guitar :D

[@Necronomikyle]

Wow... I've been trying this wrong for so many years. The wrist makes bends and vibrato so much easier and natural feeling.

[@bjornschilling9872]

Interresting fact for me: This vibrato action with feeling during the right moment and using the full arm comes by nature during hearing a lot of stuff and practice. Funny fact: People in general assess a guitar player skill mostly according to vibrato and bending style while playing.

[@klasrask7393]

Du är Kung! Uppskattar verkligen dina videos som metal älskande fritids gitarrist 😄🤘

[@kingjackson1987]

Thank you ola it`s very helpful . can u please do a lesson for sweep picking and alt picking when u play fast and trying to go on another string while u play fast alt pick !

[@jonastallmadge5584]

Dude earned a sub I was looking for that nu metal thing and you just helped me out big time

[@lennevay3048]

Nice solo at the end!

[@iGoober]

I just watched 7 minutes of "beeeuuwweeeuuwwwweeuuwwweuwwww"..lol never really thought about vibrato this in depth before. Cool video!

[@AaronBowersable]

Ola that is the most wicked fucking solo i've ever heard you play. Love it.

[@ladyjulia4038]

Very cool video. I learned a lot thanks Ola.

[@goatsurgeon]

Hell yeah I see the effort in your videos, you’re awesome. I’ll be practicing my vibratos, despite how long I’ve been playing....

[@miabennett1363]

I love this! I play in a tech death band, and yet naturally I'm more of a bluesy lead player (not so great at fast widdly stuff - I can tap, sweep and have fairly quick legato, but my alternate picking runs suck). So I learned loads of Gary Moore lead stuff when I was younger, so I have the naturally really wide and aggressive vibrato. So many lead players need to look at this kind of stuff! That said, that uncontrolled vibrato can work really well in certain situations, like if the riff you're playing over is super aggressive and you've played a fairly fast run and you're holding a note on this super strong part of the riff. Sometimes, playing that uncontrolled vibrato can work really well. Though, it should be used super sparingly!

[@Condemned782]

Matt Bennett I'm late but you said exactly what I was thinking

[@VSPhotfries]

I guess I'm the odd one out who likes the manic, sudden vibrato a lot more than the silky smooth one. Not to imply that this wasn't a great lesson - restraint, subtlety, use of grandma finger placement - all great stuff and valuable to learn. I just love that abrupt, abrasive sound a whole lot more - so long as it's not overused or used in the wrong place, of course, but that's true no matter what.

[@qpphil5150]

Finally a proper vibrato-lesson! Thanks Ola

[@MrPellepennan1]

That outro is AWESOME! Please, make it into a full song for us!

[@OlaEnglund]

It’s a full song, it’s the ending of the album version of Preachers of Death on the latest The Haunted album

[@PatrikTerminate]

Worth thinking about is also how much you bend and to aim for either half or whole steps, anything inbetween sounds kinda sour.

[@sofianeben1701]

Oh man that solo was awesome another example that speed doesn't mean everything you just need to have good taste . 👍

[@alexlevesque9687]

I like the solar's sustain

[@elus1ve0ne64]

I’ve been working on my vibrato for a while now, it’s still a bit twitchy but thanks for the tips ! 👍 perfect timing

[@blackthrashdeathprogressive]

Very good looking guitar!

[@umosay]

I definitely learnt this by watching your vids already. Most new guitarists think it's just about vibrating as hard as possible. I agree it looks bad.

[@lucyferina]

A very good example of vibrato would be the first part of the Cemetery gates solo... or I guess that would be more of string bends than vibrato but I guess mostly the same principle applies.

[@pauldncn1]

Been playing 32 years and in one Video Ola shows why my vibrato is pants ..thank you really appreciate this

[@jamisono4436]

I took a gulp of beer every time you said vibrato. I can’t feel my face now.

[@camai75]

Great lesson.. One on bending would be helpful

[@art512-i5i]

I think that another important note about vibrato would be to make sure that other strings above and below are muted properly, otherwise you may end up making a lot of noise which will ruin the vibrato :D

[@iamzumie]

Thank you, i needed to have an explanation how to do the rock vibrato technique, i want to have it like Adrian Smith.

[@moribnd]

Would like to know when you will have more of the red 6 string basic guitar available again.

[@HellGoodDoogz]

Man, this was super helpful! Thanks so much!

[@cyberdel]

thanks for another great lesson Ola. It was with your video I learned the Dimebag harmonic squeal :D But I really struggle getting that motion using my arm and wrist in that angle and motion. I guess I have a weakness in those muscles. It just feels unnatural to use that motion with force.

[@cristiancontrario]

Very useful tips. Thanks Ola!

[@rachitbhengra4298]

More such video please.

[@Oilid]

Nice instructional video! But oddly enough, I like the 'horror movies' vibratos. Reminds me of Mattias IA Eklundhs :) PS: we can also improve our vibratos by following the song tempo. ;)

[@ChrissDR]

Great vibrato bro! thx!

[@jessemccormick5623]

Liked the tune you played at the end. Had a Marty Friedman vibe to it. 👍

[@VampyrumFerox]

Hey Ola, I've totally noticed the extra effort you have been putting into your videos, it's fantastic! Now get that f*****g blood red guitar back in stock so I can buy one! Have a great day! :)

[@Knox680]

Thanks for the tip Ola now when there is Friday and everything I will hit the town and Impress the ladys whith my new vibrato skills Thx Ola :P

[@Chum_Kiu]

Totally overlooked technique! Also, I was kind of hoping that you were going to break into some Black Flag at 5:09

[@garzi93it]

That guitar... I need to find a colour as beautiful as that.

[@kasnitch]

beauty guitar .

[@ricstormwolf]

Pitches love vibrato 🎸

[@nickwaters1701]

Vibrato is like the icing on the cake for great guitar soloing. Vibrato is pretty important. However, I think that tone, sense of melody, and phrasing is the most important. There are some guitarists that may not have good vibrato or any vibrato, but they still can play with a lot of emotion. For example, Kirk Hammett and Rob Cavestany. They may have used their vibratos that sound like a mosquito, but they've been writing passionate guitar solos, they can do some good bending, they can add plenty of dynamics, and their tones sounded natural. There should be much more to music than just vibrato.

[@danmenez]

Dude, more videos on technique c'mon!!! I just love when you do it!!! Show us how you to develop speed and stuff...

[@tommyfriedrich1473]

Ola any tips for rake strings? See how often you rake before Solo starts

[@legion7478]

Hey Ola,any chance you learned this from David Gilmore like i did? Thanks again for the video. You always make my day .

[@DRock8040]

I love Metallica but I always thought Kirk Hammet has a weak, shaky vibrato.

[@EvelynRoods]

Drock 80 eh. I think it sounds fine for the music they play. His whammy bar stuff is way better than his vibrato.

[@HeavyMetalSonicRM]

I love Metallica, but Kirk Hammett is the absolute worst professional guitarist I've ever heard

[@itsthenicolas]

@@HeavyMetalSonicRM agreed.

[@kinniecas9004]

yeah during live performances his vibrato is so fast and shrill

[@dalejacksonmo]

Awesome...thank you

[@LanningKann]

Just listen to the Ozzy album No Rest For The Wicked over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over............ And.......... Over. You’ll be a vibrato champ.

[@SwainBjornstrandt]

I want this guitar.

[@jasoncrump1886]

thanks Ola

[@Zantrop64]

Heeey ola, do you ever play bass? I think there’s bass stuff inportant to learn for each musical instrument

[@blackoxygen3ify]

Do you ever look back at your old videos and say. Man I could totally make that sound better than what I did. And would you ever possibly redo any of those videos?

[@jasonstone8587]

I always carry around a great vibrato....the ladies luv it....

[@sinisterminister9920]

Heard this video years ago now, and every since then, EVERY time I play guitar I hear Ola in the back of my head saying “the whole guitar better move on them bends mf”

[@joshuabsmith1991]

hey ola love your vids but have you ever thought of starting a metal crash course id totally pay for it

[@brianketo77]

I own one of the Washburn solars I was wondering what happened why did you pull your brand, ? Are there any differences between the Washburn model and the current model you are producing ?

[@brinepacer]

Thought you might get a kick out of this - just found out there's a Pantera tribute band called Dimebag Does Dallas. How genius is that name?

[@marcusheawood8560]

Nice vibrato Ola, but your compatriot YJM has the most KILLER vibrato known to man, it must a Swedish thing...

[@inigogonzalez8277]

Hey Ola, to be honest I think that the 'uncontrolled' vibrato sounds pretty cool as well. It reminds me to Zakk Wylde's style of playing and it really matches with that style of soloing.

[@raymondwilliams2609]

Thanks Ola, that's great advise......NOW--all I need is a guitar.🇬🇧🎸🤘😀

[@andreaseveso]

Great video! I've noticed that you are using your Satan in stand-by, are you using the raw output? Is it before or after the power amp section? If it's before, would there be the same sound using the send/power amp out?

[@SpaceWaves]

This guitar would look great in a trans purple or green finish.

[@goatsurgeon]

Well I might need to work on this...

[@coobanez777]

Hey Ola, I've hit a wall with accomplishing good, wide vibrato on the high E and B strings. Unlike the G string, you can't pull the string downwards with the fulcrum point on the index finger side of your hand, as you just pull the string off the fretboard. Any tips for accomplishing that high E string 20-24th fret wide vibrato like Yngwie ends his runs with? He even bends up before the vibrato begins a lot of the time, but I can't even get close to sounding good with it. Where should the fulcrum be?

[@renatoconsollaro3134]

Very Nice!

[@alanlealferreira4929]

nice tips

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

THAT is the Solar guitar that I want. RED with the wood grain showing. So classy. But my wife will probably kill me if I buy another guitar.

[@josemiguelmartinez1184]

Great Video, Ola! A quick question, what strings gauge do you use? For a drop C tuning.

[@Draven2626]

I agree man, having good vibrato is more important than speed, I would rather listen to someone like Slash play an emotional solo than someone just noodling away that doesnt fit into the context of the song at all.

[@mariosaat]

Ola, do you like Zakk wilde's vibrato?

[@artizmo]

what about vibrato on low string for.ex on 3rd fret with pinched harmonics? its more naturally to use finger movment

[@nethbt]

ERock needs to watch this video!

[@Kleyver]

Great tutorial ant THAT´s the Solar I waaaannnnttt....!!!!