About this Backing Track:
This ‘La Bamba‘ Rock & Roll guitar backing track lets you play along to this ‘The Ventures‘ classic Rock n Roll guitar hit and put all those 60's guitar riffs you learnt into practise.
La Bamba Guitar Lesson
Join Lick Library tutor Lee Hodgson as he dives into the vibrant, surf-rock rendition of "La Bamba" by The Ventures. In this detailed lesson, Lee breaks down the iconic riffs, driving rhythm parts, and the melodic lead work that capture the spirit of this classic tune. You'll learn how to lock into the 12-bar progression that gives La Bamba its infectious groove, while developing tight right-hand picking and fluid chord transitions. Lee walks you through the Ventures-style phrasing, using clean tones and subtle vintage tremolo to recreate the unmistakable early rock 'n' roll vibe. From the syncopated strumming patterns to the signature lead lines, Lee’s step-by-step approach ensures guitarists of all levels can get to grips with the nuances of this track. Whether you're expanding your repertoire or exploring surf rock technique, this lesson will sharpen your timing, fretboard fluency, and stylistic feel. Plug in, turn up, and get ready to jam—La Bamba style.
