About this Backing Track:
Here‘s a ‘Nightrain‘ Guns N' Roses guitar backing track so you can play like Slash. Have fun!
Nightrain Guitar Lesson
Join Lick Library’s veteran tutor Danny Gill as he breaks down "Nightrain", the hard-hitting, high-octane rocker from Guns N' Roses’ legendary Appetite for Destruction album. This in-depth tutorial walks you through every riff, lick, and lead that made this track a showcase of Slash’s raw, blues-infused playing. Danny starts by dissecting the iconic intro riff – a punchy, syncopated figure that sets the tone with gritty Les Paul attitude. From there, you’ll explore the driving verse rhythms and the tight, palm-muted groove that keeps the energy locked in. The choruses burst with open chords and classic pentatonic fills, perfectly capturing that late-‘80s Sunset Strip swagger. No Nightrain lesson would be complete without a deep dive into Slash’s fiery solo – and Danny delivers. You’ll get note-for-note breakdowns of the bends, slides, and fast runs that define his unmistakable tone and phrasing. Technique tips, finger positioning, and phrasing guidance make this solo accessible while still honouring its complexity. Perfect for intermediate to advanced players, this lesson offers a great workout in alternate picking, vibrato, and aggressive riff delivery – all while channeling the unfiltered attitude of classic Guns N' Roses. What You’ll Learn: Full intro, verse, chorus, and bridge breakdowns Slash’s lead guitar style and solo techniques Signature licks and phrasing nuances Tone and gear tips to match the original sound Strap in and crank it up – Nightrain is coming through, and Danny Gill is your ticket to mastering one of GNR’s most electrifying tracks.
