Marty Friedman (guitarist)

Marty Friedman (born December 8, 1962 in Washington, D.C.) has become recognized worldwide as a guitarist and composer of consummate skill and a style of playing that is instantly recognizable as uniquely his. Marty is a self-taught guitarist famous for his fusion of exotic Eastern musical scales with Western musical styles such as rock, pop, jazz and metal. Going beyond traditional scales, Marty often arpeggiates the chords he is playing over. His bends are distinctive, and his vibrato is considered among the best in the business.

External Links

• Marty's official site
• Marty Zone, the original Marty website
• Interview with Marty, Jason, & other players
• Official Jason Becker website
• Official Megadeth site
• Marty interview
• All Music Guide entry for Marty Friedman