Stetina insists on standard tuning (E A D G B E). Unlike many modern metal players who drop tune, he forces you to learn in E standard to build the correct muscle memory. He also introduces his "Circle of Tone" concept—how your picking angle affects your speed.
This is where the "Primer" separates from casual method books. Stetina insists on standard tuning (E A D G B E)
Finding the PDF is easy. Using it is hard. To earn your 5-star review, follow this 12-week plan. Weeks 5-8: Pages 31-60 (Natural Minor & Bends)
Weeks 1-4: Pages 1-30 (Pentatonics & Legato) Weeks 9-11: Pages 61-80 (Harmonic Minor & Speed)
Weeks 5-8: Pages 31-60 (Natural Minor & Bends)
Weeks 9-11: Pages 61-80 (Harmonic Minor & Speed)
Week 12: "The Gauntlet"