Quick Licks - In The Style of Ritchie Blackmore: Mastering the Techniques of a Rock Guitar Icon

This Quick Licks guitar course is an essential lesson series by Danny Gill, for any guitarist aspiring to grasp the techniques of one of rock's most influential players. Focusing on legato, vibrato, string bending, and rock guitar soloing, these lessons delve deep into the style that helped shape the sound of Deep Purple and Rainbow. Each lick, carefully selected and broken down, offers insight into the unique playing style of Ritchie Blackmore.

What You Will Learn In This Course

35 killer rock licks in the style of Richie Blackmore. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:

• Legato
• Vibrato
• String Bending
• Rock Guitar Soloing

Legato

Legato, a technique that emphasizes smooth transitions between notes, is a staple in Blackmore's playing. This method, which involves hammer-ons and pull-offs, allows for rapid note sequences that flow seamlessly. Learning legato enhances your ability to play fast and fluid lines without sacrificing clarity. It's not just about speed, but also about the efficiency of movement and expression in your playing.

Vibrato

Vibrato, the subtle oscillation of pitch, is another key element of Blackmore’s style. Effective vibrato brings a note to life, adding depth and emotion. In these lessons, you'll learn to master the nuances of vibrato - its speed, width, and timing - to make each note sing. This technique is crucial for infusing your solos and melodies with character and feeling.

String Bending

String bending, a technique where the string is stretched to raise its pitch, is a powerful tool in any guitarist's arsenal. Blackmore's bends are full of intent and musicality, often used to reach emotional climaxes in solos. These lessons will teach you the art of bending with accuracy and expression, ensuring that every bend hits the intended note and conveys the desired emotion.

Rock Guitar Soloing

Blackmore's approach to rock guitar soloing combines speed, precision, and melodic sensibility. His solos are memorable not just for their technical prowess, but for their musicality. By studying his soloing techniques, you will learn to craft solos that are not only impressive in terms of technique but also rich in melodic content.

Practicing Over a Backing Track: Real-World Application

Each lesson includes a backing track, providing you with the context to apply what you've learned. Playing over these tracks helps develop your timing, improvisational skills, and understanding of how these licks fit within a song. It also prepares you for real-world playing situations, whether in a band or a solo performance.

Ritchie Blackmore’s Guitar Style

Ritchie Blackmore’s guitar style is a blend of technical skill and emotive playing. Known for his work with Deep Purple and Rainbow, Blackmore's style has been a major influence in the rock and metal genres. His playing is characterized by its precision, speed, and his ability to craft solos that are both complex and melodically engaging.

The Benefits of Learning These Techniques

These techniques will enhance your playing by:

• Improving fluidity and speed with legato.
• Adding emotional depth to your notes through vibrato.
• Achieving expressive peaks in your solos with string bending.
• Developing memorable and melodic solos in rock guitar style.

Guitar Techniques Used in This Course

Upon completing these lessons, you will have honed your skills in the following techniques:

• Legato
• Vibrato
• String Bending
• Alternate Picking
• Hammer-Ons
• Pull-Offs

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, these lessons provide valuable insights and techniques that will enrich your playing and bring you closer to mastering the art of rock guitar.

* THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY OR MADE IN ASSOCIATION WITH RITCHIE BLACKMORE, NOR DOES RITCHIE BLACKMORE PERFORM OR APPEAR ON THIS COURSE *