Learn To Play Classic Rock Guitar Solos
Song Lessons in this Course
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is perfectly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are ready to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding solos in rock music. It’s also a great fit for players who want to expand their vocabulary of licks and techniques and learn from the masters of the genre.
Perfect for Guitarists Who:
- Are fans of classic rock and want to learn the solos that have inspired them for years.
- Want to develop their lead guitar skills and learn to create memorable, melodic solos.
- Are looking to master a wide range of essential rock guitar techniques, from bluesy bends to shred-style tapping.
- Want to understand the phrasing, melody, and theory behind the world’s greatest guitar solos.
This isn’t just about copying licks; it’s about understanding the musical language of classic rock. You’ll gain insight into the blues-based phrasing of Jimmy Page, the technical wizardry of Eddie Van Halen, and the melodic genius of David Gilmour. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to not only play these iconic solos but also to create your own, inspired by the legends of rock guitar.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
Beyond just learning these ten legendary solos, this classic rock guitar course will provide you with a comprehensive toolkit of essential rock guitar techniques. By the end of this Licklibrary course, you will have the confidence and ability to perform these masterpieces with accuracy and feel, and you’ll have developed a range of skills that can be applied to any rock song.
Technical Skills You’ll Develop:
- String Bending and Vibrato: Master the art of expressive, vocal-like phrasing that is the heart of every great rock solo.
- Alternate Picking and Legato: Develop speed, fluency, and precision in your playing for lightning-fast runs and smooth melodic lines.
- Two-Handed Tapping and Dive Bombs: Learn the groundbreaking techniques of Eddie Van Halen and add a modern edge to your playing.
- Double Stop Bends and Unison Bends: Create powerful, harmonised lead lines that will make your solos stand out.
- Palm Muting and Power Chords: Build a solid foundation in rock rhythm guitar with tight, percussive riffs.
- Arpeggios and Chord Progressions: Understand the harmonic theory behind these solos and learn to create your own melodic ideas.
Dual Guitar Harmonies: Learn how to create the iconic harmonized guitar parts that define songs like "Hotel California."
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Learn to Play Classic Rock Guitar Solos with LickLibrary
Unleash the rockstar in you with our in-depth course: "Learn to Play Classic Rock Guitar Solos". Lick Library tutor Jamie Humphries helps you explore the iconic solos of timeless songs such as Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven", The Eagles' "Hotel California", Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze", "All Right Now" by Free, and "Jump" by Van Halen. Dive into the mind of the legends behind these solos, understand their musical choices, and bring their style to your playing.
Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page's masterpiece, "Stairway to Heaven", is one of the best-known solos in the rock world. The song predominantly uses the A minor pentatonic scale, with beautiful transitions into A natural minor during the more melodic sections. Page's clever use of string bending and vibrato brings depth and expressiveness to the solo. It's a journey of gradual intensity build-up from the soft arpeggiated chord progressions in the beginning to the raw power of power chords towards the end.
Hotel California by The Eagles
Don Felder and Joe Walsh create a stellar double act in "Hotel California". The solo, written in B minor, features an extended trade-off between Felder and Walsh. You'll experience Felder's use of arpeggios and barre chords and Walsh's expert control of string bending and pull-offs. The solo ends with one of the most beautiful dual guitar harmonies in rock history, a testament to the Eagles' masterful musicianship.
Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix
"Purple Haze" is a perfect example of Hendrix's innovative use of the pentatonic blues scale. The use of trills and vibrato in combination with his unique rhythm style brings this solo to life. From legato runs to bluesy bends, Hendrix employed a vast range of techniques that contributed to his signature sound.
All Right Now by Free
Paul Kossoff's "All Right Now" is a treasure of rock guitar technique. Using the D Major scale, Kossoff blends power chords with syncopated rhythms to create a groovy, infectious rhythm. His solo is a delightful mix of slides, hammer-ons, and vibrato, showcasing his blues-influenced style.
Jump by Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen's "Jump" is an epitome of his two-handed tapping style. Using the major scale, Van Halen introduces arpeggiated chord progressions alongside classic rock techniques such as tremolo picking and palm muting. His daring use of the whammy bar, also known as 'dive bombs', gives the solo an added edge.
Technique Overview
In these lessons, you'll cover a broad range of guitar techniques. These include but aren't limited to:
- Vibrato
- Alternate picking
- Legato
- Tapped harmonics
- Double stop bends
- Unison bends
- Pinched harmonics
- Trills
- Tremolo picking
- Chord progressions
- Arpeggios
- Dive bombs
- Harmonics
- Pull-offs
- Power chords
- Palm muting
- Barre chords
- Two-handed tapping
- Slides
- String bending
- Syncopated rhythms
- Open string riffs
- Whammy bar tricks
- Bluesy bends
- Hammer-ons
- Dual guitar harmonies
- Arpeggiated chord progressions
All these elements contribute to the distinctive style of each guitarist, and in this course, you'll learn how to adapt these techniques into your own playing style. "Learn to Play Classic Rock Guitar Solos" brings you closer to playing just like your guitar heroes. Embrace the journey, and let's rock on together!
