Yngwie Malmsteen
Main Band
Solo Artist
Main Guitar
Yngwie Malmsteen Fender Stratocaster
#1 SONG
Far Beyond The Sun
THE SOLO
Trilogy Suite Op: 5
THE RIFF
Rising Force
| Birth Name | Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck |
| Birth Place | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Age | 62 (Born June 30, 1963) |
| Years Playing | 57 (started playing 1968) |
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| Genres | Hard Rock, Heavy Metal |
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| Collaborations | , |
| Net Worth | US$ 10,000,000 |
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Yngwie Malmsteen Biography
Career Highlights
Yngwie Malmsteen's debut album "Rising Force" released in 1984
Inducted into the Swedish Music Hall of Fame in 2012
Named one of the "10 Greatest Electric Guitar Players" by Time magazine in 2009
Yngwie Malmsteen Techniques
Right Hand
Alternate PickingAlternate picking involves striking the string with both downstrokes and upstrokes in a continuous motion. It enhances speed and precision. Guitarists use this technique for rapid note sequences., Palm MutingPalm muting involves lightly resting the palm on the strings near the bridge. It creates a dampened, rhythmic sound. This technique is common in rock and metal music., Pick SlideA pick slide involves dragging the pick along the string length. It creates a scratching sound. This effect is often used in rock music., Sweep PickingOther Techniques
ArpeggioAn arpeggio is playing the notes of a chord sequentially. It creates a broken chord sound. This technique is used in various musical genres., Finger VibratoFinger vibrato involves oscillating the finger on a fret. It adds expressiveness to notes. This technique is essential for emotional playing., HarmonicsHarmonics involve lightly touching the string at specific points to produce bell-like tones. They add tonal variety. This technique is used for special sound effects. Harmonics can be natural or artificial, depending on the method used., Lead GuitarLead guitar focuses on melody lines and solos. It often uses techniques like bends and vibrato. This role is prominent in rock and blues bands., ShreddingShredding involves playing extremely fast, technical passages. It often uses techniques like alternate picking and tapping. This style is common in metal and rock music., TappingTapping involves hammering on and pulling off notes with both hands on the fretboard. It allows rapid, intricate melodies. This technique is popular in rock and metal., Whammy BarTechniques Breakdown
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Yngwie Malmsteen Videos
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Malmsteen Nailing Far Beyond The Sun
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Malmsteen Displays His Classical Guitar Skills
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Malmsteen Performing With Japanese Orchestra
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Obsessions of Yngwie
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Incredible Solo of Yngwie Malmsteen
Yngwie Malmsteen Guitar Tabs
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