About this Backing Track:
This Rory Gallagher ‘Moonchild‘ blues guitar backing track will help you get your fingers around all the Rory Gallagher blues guitar rhythm and lead guitar parts and techniques you learnt in the accompanying Rory Gallagher guitar lesson.
Moonchild Guitar Lesson
Michael Casswell’s video tutorial on Rory Gallagher’s “Moonchild” is a masterclass in capturing the soul and spirit of Gallagher’s iconic blues-rock guitar style. Designed for intermediate to advanced players, this Lick Library lesson dives deep into the mechanics and feel behind one of Gallagher’s standout tracks. Casswell breaks down the track section by section, demonstrating the riffs, licks, and solos with crystal-clear precision. He highlights the melodic framework based around D major and B minor, showing how Gallagher crafted an atmosphere that’s both spacey and emotionally charged. Techniques such as wide bends, aggressive picking, trills, and dynamic slides are all covered in detail, giving students the tools to recreate that signature “Moonchild” tone and phrasing. More than just a technical breakdown, Casswell also emphasises the importance of touch, tone, and the raw expression that defined Rory’s playing. Whether you're a fan of classic blues-rock or just looking to sharpen your phrasing and improvisation, this tutorial offers both inspiration and instruction. Part of the "Learn to Play Rory Gallagher" series, this lesson fits alongside other classics like “Tattoo’d Lady,” “Shadow Play,” and “Do You Read Me,” providing a deeper look into one of the most electrifying live performers in guitar history.
