Learn to Play Rock and Roll Classic Tracks Volume 2

Unleash your guitar prowess with our latest offering: "Learn to Play Rock and Roll Classic Tracks Volume 2". This extensive course delivered by Lee Hodgson dives deep into five influential tracks from the golden era of rock and roll, and equips you with the tools and techniques to master these classic tunes on your guitar.

20 Flight Rock - Eddie Cochran

The opening track of the course, '20 Flight Rock' by Eddie Cochran, sets the tone for a spectacular journey into the world of rock and roll. This song primarily operates in the A major scale, and the main riff is built on a combination of power chords and slides, replicating Eddie's iconic style. Cochran was renowned for his ingenious fusion of blues and country music, which evolved into a rockabilly sound that defined his career. The solo in '20 Flight Rock' is a testament to Cochran's fiery guitar play, composed of quick alternate picking and rhythmic palm-muting.

Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley

Next, delve into 'Blue Suede Shoes', an unforgettable track by the King himself, Elvis Presley. Built on a 12-bar blues progression in the key of A, this song showcases a multitude of chord progressions and power chords. Presley's guitarist, Scotty Moore, truly shines in this song. His distinctive finger-picking style and his affinity for syncopated rhythms provide an incredibly dynamic backbone to this classic. Moore's solos often feature string-bending, double-stops, and the clever use of arpeggios, accentuating the energy of the song.

No Particular Place To Go - Chuck Berry

'No Particular Place To Go' by Chuck Berry is next in line. This tune is primarily in the G major scale, and Berry's guitar work is legendary. His use of double-stops, combined with slides and pull-offs, creates an infectious rhythm that's hard to resist. Berry was known for his lively stage performances and his innovative guitar solos that often include rakes and alternate picking. The song features his signature quick and concise guitar licks that paved the way for future rock and roll guitarists.

Peter Gunn - Duane Eddy

Moving forward, we explore 'Peter Gunn' by Duane Eddy. This track is unique with its blues scale in the key of E minor and the repetitive, catchy two-note rhythm pattern. Eddy, known as the "King of Twang", made significant contributions to rock and roll with his heavy tremolo picking and palm muting. His approach to the guitar solo in this song involves the use of vibrato and string bending to create a haunting sound, that's both engaging and electrifying.

That's All Right - Elvis Presley

Finally, we arrive at 'That's All Right' by Elvis Presley. Another masterpiece featuring Scotty Moore's skilled fingerwork, this track operates in the E major scale and involves an abundance of open-string riffs and barre chords. Moore's solo in this song showcases his proficiency with pull-offs, hammer-ons, and his adeptness in maintaining sustain, culminating in a soulful, bluesy climax to our course.

Each song in this course has been meticulously broken down and taught note for note, providing an all-encompassing learning experience for aspiring guitarists. The contributing guitarists - Eddie Cochran, Scotty Moore, Chuck Berry, and Duane Eddy - have significantly shaped rock and roll guitar music, and this course aims to pass on their incredible techniques and unique styles to the next generation.

Here's a list of guitar techniques used throughout the course. Each link provides a detailed explanation of the technique:

• Power Chords
• Slides
• Alternate Picking
• Palm Muting
• Finger-Picking
• Syncopated Rhythms
• String Bending
• Double-Stops
• Arpeggios
• Pull-Offs
• Hammer-Ons
• Sustain
• Open-String Riffs
• Barre Chords
• Tremolo Picking
• Vibrato
• Rakes

With "Learn to Play Rock and Roll Classic Tracks Volume 2", embark on a journey to not only play these classic tracks, but truly understand the guitar techniques and styles that shaped them. This is an essential course for any rock and roll aficionado and a great addition to the learning arsenal of every aspiring guitarist.