Learn to Play Led Zeppelin Volume 2 - Your Gateway to Iconic Guitar Magic

Unleashing the fervour of rock and the soul of blues with Led Zeppelin's signature melodies is an experience every guitarist craves. At LickLibrary, we are proud to bring you closer to this iconic sound with our course - Learn to Play Led Zeppelin Volume 2. This well-crafted course, delivered by Jamie Humphries, is designed to bring you face-to-face with the genius of Led Zeppelin's melodies and the unparalleled craftsmanship of their lead guitarist, Jimmy Page.

This volume includes comprehensive note-for-note lessons of five classic Zeppelin songs: 'Whole Lotta Love', 'Kashmir', 'Communication Breakdown', 'Since I've Been Loving You', and 'Babe I'm Gonna Leave You'. Let's dive deep into each track and understand the guitar scales, solo analysis, and more that you will explore in this course.

Whole Lotta Love

'Whole Lotta Love' is an emblem of Page's masterful combination of the blues and psychedelic music. Written in the key of E, the track is built upon a riff using the E minor pentatonic scale. The song introduces players to the world of slides and power chords, along with a wild middle section featuring innovative use of theremin and slide guitar.

The solo is raw blues, filled with aggressive bends, vibrato, and rapid-fire alternate picking. You'll learn to articulate each note with power and precision, tapping into the iconic tone of Jimmy Page.

Kashmir

'Kashmir' stands as a testament to Zeppelin's genre-defying sound. Written in DADGAD tuning, this song offers a unique approach to songwriting, using a cyclic, hypnotic chord progression that relies heavily on sus2 and add9 shapes.

The solo brings an exotic flavor to the song, with Page employing a wide range of techniques from string bending to slides, all while capturing a Middle Eastern vibe through his choice of scales and intervals. In this course, we'll take you step by step through the complexities of these techniques, offering a comprehensive guide to mastering this masterpiece.

Communication Breakdown

This track is a perfect example of the powerful, driving rock n roll that Led Zeppelin could deliver. The fast-paced riffing and high energy alternate picking will challenge your timing and technique, but the reward is immense.

Page’s solo in 'Communication Breakdown' showcases his knack for creating solos that are both melodic and energetic, filled with double-stops and rapid alternate picking runs. This lesson will push your playing speed and precision, honing your abilities to articulate fast rock solos.

Since I've Been Loving You

As a prime example of blues rock, 'Since I've Been Loving You' will introduce you to the emotional depth of Page's blues solos. Written in C minor, the song includes techniques like string bending, slides, and vibrato to convey deep emotion.

In the solo, Page explores the full range of the neck with fast legato licks, wide bends, and emotive vibrato. The careful analysis of this solo will allow you to understand and replicate the expressiveness of Page's playing.

Babe I'm Gonna Leave You

Originally a folk song, Led Zeppelin's interpretation brought it to a new level. Featuring intricate finger-picking patterns, this song is a masterclass in combining chords and melody. Written in A minor, the song employs the use of open-string riffs and Travis picking, bringing a dynamic sound to the track.

The contrasting heavy sections are driven by power chords and aggressive strumming, bringing an unexpected rock twist to this folk classic.

Techniques Used in the Course

Throughout this course, you will be learning a variety of techniques that were hallmarks of Jimmy Page's playing style. These techniques include:

• Power chords
• Open-string riffs
• String bending
• Vibrato
• Slides
• Travis picking
• Alternate picking
• Double-stops
• Legato

By understanding and mastering these techniques, you'll be a step closer to emulating the iconic sound and style of Led Zeppelin and their legendary guitarist, Jimmy Page. So, plug in your guitar, tune up, and let's rock and roll!