Learn To Play Gary Moore - The Solos
Song Lessons in this Course
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
Our Learn to Play Gary Moore - The Solos guitar course is designed for guitarists who want to go beyond the mechanics of playing and develop a truly expressive, emotionally resonant lead style rooted in the blues-rock tradition.
Perfect for Guitarists Who:
- Are passionate about the blues-rock genre and want to learn from one of its greatest practitioners
- Want to develop a more expressive, vocal approach to lead guitar playing
- Are looking to master advanced techniques such as controlled vibrato, wide string bending, and legato runs
- Admire Gary Moore's ability to balance raw emotional intensity with technical precision
- Want to understand how to use scales, phrasing, and dynamics to tell a story through a guitar solo
This course is an exploration of what it truly means to play with feeling. Gary Moore did not simply play notes — he crafted narratives, channelling joy, grief, and passion through every phrase. By studying his solos with Stuart Bull's expert guidance, you will gain not only a set of powerful technical skills but a deeper understanding of what makes a guitar solo genuinely moving. This is blues-rock guitar at its most profound, and it is waiting for you at LickLibrary.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
Studying Gary Moore's solos is one of the most effective ways to develop genuine expressiveness and technical depth as a lead guitarist. This course will transform your approach to soloing, giving you a rich toolkit of blues-rock techniques and the musical understanding to deploy them with feeling and purpose. By the end of these lessons, you will have five iconic solos under your fingers and a dramatically enhanced ability to communicate through your guitar playing.
Technical Skills You'll Develop:
- Mastery of expressive string bending, from subtle half-step inflections to wide, two-tone bends
- The ability to execute Gary Moore's signature sustained vibrato with speed, width, and control
- Proficiency in smooth, connected legato playing using rapid hammer-ons and pull-offs
- Precision alternate picking for fast, articulate melodic runs and scale sequences
- Application of the minor pentatonic scale enriched with chromatic tones and natural minor extensions
- Use of double-stop bends and unison bends to add harmonic colour and intensity
- Controlled use of dive bombs and pinch harmonics for dramatic, high-impact moments
- An understanding of how to build a solo dynamically, creating tension and release through phrasing
- The ability to develop a personal, expressive tone and approach to blues-rock lead guitar
- The confidence to perform some of the most emotionally powerful solos in the rock and blues canon
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*This product is not endorsed by or made in association with
Gary Moore
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Gary Moore
perform or appear on this course.*
Learn to Play Gary Moore - The Solos
Licklibrary is proud to introduce our new product, "Learn to Play Gary Moore - The Solos." This dedicated tutorial package, brought to you by Stuart Bull, allows you to delve deep into the techniques and musicality of one of the greatest blues-rock guitarists of all time, Gary Moore.
Overview
Gary Moore's influence in the world of guitar playing is unparalleled. His ability to blend the raw emotion of blues with the precision of rock makes his playing timeless and unique. Our comprehensive lessons will guide you note-for-note through some of his most iconic solos. By the end of these lessons, you'll not only understand the secrets behind Moore's guitar playing but also boost your technical skills and musical vocabulary.
Empty Rooms
This emotive solo uses the D minor pentatonic and D natural minor scales. Moore showcases his ability to breathe life into every note with expressive vibrato and tasteful string bending. We dissect his seamless use of slides and pre-bends to achieve a vocal-like quality in his solos.
Out In The Fields
"Out In The Fields" employs a more aggressive playing style, with Moore incorporating alternate picking and heavy palm muting. The use of the E minor pentatonic scale gives the solo a brooding and intense atmosphere. We delve into the strategic use of power chords and how Moore adds complexity with intricate chord progressions and arpeggios.
Still Got The Blues
"Still Got The Blues" is an iconic blues ballad that leverages the A minor pentatonic scale to evoke a melancholic mood. The expressive legato techniques, hammer-ons, and pull-offs create a smooth, flowing sound. We take a close look at how Moore uses sustained notes and controlled vibrato to create poignant musical phrases.
Shape of Things
"Shape of Things" is a testament to Moore's innovative approach to soloing. We dive into how he uses double stops and unison bends to add harmonic richness to the solos. Moore demonstrates a unique blend of chromaticism with the pentatonic scale, creating tension and resolution that keeps the listener engaged.
Military Man
The heavy, driving rhythm of "Military Man" is anchored by power chords and galloping rhythms. The solo section makes great use of the E minor pentatonic scale. We focus on the aggressive alternate picking, pinch harmonics, and dive bombs that give this song its characteristic intensity.
The Guitarist: Gary Moore
Gary Moore's contribution to music is immeasurable. His ability to blend raw emotion with technical proficiency sets him apart from many of his contemporaries. His solos are a journey, often building from soft and melodic phrases to intense, fiery passages. He had a deep understanding of how to use scales and modes, creating solos that are musically interesting and full of character. His expressive vibrato, string bending, and use of harmonics have become iconic elements of his style.
Guitar Techniques Used In The Lessons
In these lessons, we will cover a multitude of techniques that Gary Moore commonly used in his solos. Each technique will be explained and demonstrated, providing you with the tools to incorporate them into your playing.
- Vibrato
- Alternate picking
- Legato
- Double-stop bends
- Unison bends
- Harmonics
- Power chords
- Palm muting
- Hammer-ons
- Pull-offs
- Slides
- Chord progressions
- Arpeggios
- Dive bombs
- Double stops
- Chromaticism
"Learn to Play Gary Moore - The Solos" is more than just a collection of guitar lessons; it's an in-depth exploration of one of the most influential guitarists in the history of rock and blues. Join us and expand your understanding of guitar playing through the iconic solos of Gary Moore.
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Stuart Bull
As co-founder of LickLibrary and Total Accuracy, Stuart plays a tremendous part of all the goings on in LickLibrary today. Looking at our entire catalogue, the entire contribution from Stuart is phenomenal and has had an impact on tens of thousands of aspiring guitar players the world over. Stuart's professional...