About this Backing Track:
Here‘s a great sounding Bad Company backing track so you can play all the parts for ‘Shooting Star‘ which you learnt in the accompanying guitar lesson with the band. Playing to this track will make what you learnt sound impressive and musical so play along as much as you can!
Shooting Star Guitar Lesson
In LickLibrary's "Learn to Play Bad Company" series, the late Michael Casswell offers an in-depth guitar tutorial on "Shooting Star" by Bad Company. This lesson is part of a comprehensive course covering five of the band's iconic tracks, including "Can't Get Enough," "Ready For Love," "Deal With The Preacher," and "Feel Like Makin' Love." "Shooting Star" serves as an excellent practice piece for mastering chord transitions, featuring a variety of open chords and a memorable, anthemic chorus. Casswell meticulously breaks down each section of the song, providing clear demonstrations and insightful guidance to help guitarists navigate its structure with confidence. Throughout the lesson, Casswell emphasises the stylistic elements that define Mick Ralphs' guitar work, such as the use of chromaticism in the main riff, which adds tension and intrigue to this rock ballad. The solo of "Shooting Star" is a tour de force in the major pentatonic scale, incorporating slides, double stops, and beautifully executed bends, delivering a melody that's as memorable as the song itself. This tutorial is designed to enhance your playing skills and deepen your understanding of Bad Company's musical style. By engaging with Casswell's expert instruction, you'll be well-equipped to capture the essence of "Shooting Star" and bring its classic rock sound to life on your guitar.
