Learn killer legato licks with Hyvmine’s Al Joseph in these video guitar lessons

Already being hailed as one of shred’s next guitar heroes, Hyvmine’s Al Joseph is a man of mad chops indeed.

Al’s been kind enough to share his secrets, too, as we play host to two lessons from the man himself, showing you the techniques behind Shift and Elysium.

Shift is an arpeggio-based run that features some nifty position shifts, while Elysium begins with fusion-style licks before moving into fast-paced legato tapping techniques.

Both are succinct showcases for Al’s smooth shred style, which is all over Hyvmine’s debut album, Earthquake, available now.

Michael Astley-Brown

Mike has been Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com since 2019, and an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict for far longer. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and 15 years' experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. His writing also appears in the The Cambridge Companion to the Electric Guitar. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock as Maebe.