Learn To Play Simple Solos

Guitars Lessons by Danny Gill

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Learn To Play Simple Solos

Guitar Lesson Course Overview

Sometimes the simplest guitar solos are the best ones. Danny Gill proves this point by teaching you seven of the simplest, yet memorable and inspiring solos from seven huge rock and blues hits. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned guitarist, this course offers an exciting opportunity to explore the techniques, scales, and creative inspirations behind these solos. Let's dive into the details of the lessons.

Guitar Lessons Include:

Eagles - One Of These Nights

Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive

Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit

The Beatles - Something

Bad Company - Can’t Get Enough

Lesson Performance Notes

Eagles - One Of These Nights

Don Felder's solo in "One Of These Nights" is a melodic masterpiece that embodies smooth vibrato and expressive string bending. Utilizing the E Minor Pentatonic scale, Felder crafts a solo that's both approachable for beginners and satisfying for experienced players. The lesson covers his use of sustained notes and bluesy bends, providing an excellent foundation in rock guitar.

Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive

Richie Sambora's solo in "Wanted Dead Or Alive" illustrates his flair for creating memorable lines with a country-rock vibe. The song features a great use of slides and harmonics. With D Major Pentatonic scale as the basis, the lesson explores Sambora's signature phrasing, alternate picking, and double stops.

Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit

Kurt Cobain's solo in "Smells Like Teen Spirit" showcases his raw energy and grunge aesthetic. The F Minor Pentatonic scale is at play here, and Cobain's aggressive palm-muting and powerful chords make this an outstanding lesson for those looking to capture the '90s grunge sound.

The Beatles - Something

George Harrison's solo in "Something" is a study in lyrical melody and tasteful expression. Utilizing the C Major scale, this solo is rich with bends, slides, and legato. The lesson focuses on Harrison's melodic sensibility and offers insights into crafting solos that sing.

Bad Company - Can’t Get Enough

Mick Ralphs' solo in "Can’t Get Enough" is a rock classic. Driven by the C Major Pentatonic scale, the solo is loaded with catchy licks, slides, and string bending. This lesson is a superb entry into classic rock styling and a window into Ralphs' contributions to rock guitar.

Techniques Used in These Lessons

"Learn To Play Simple Solos" offers guitarists an invaluable insight into the craft of these legendary musicians. From scales to techniques, and from melody to rhythm, these lessons present an all-encompassing experience for anyone eager to unravel the magic of these timeless solos. Join us and elevate your guitar playing to a new level of mastery!

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0474

  • Artist

    Various

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL Only

  • Genre

    Rock

  • Skill level

    Easy, Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088825273

  • TAB NOT Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL Only) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

About The Tutor

Tutor Profile

Danny Gill

Danny Gill is, without a doubt, the most loved tutor by our community. With an incredible array of DVDs and web lessons for LickLibrary covering a wide variety of topics all of which he covers with incredible detail, it's no wonder he carries as much respect as he does. As...

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