About this Backing Track:
This Van Morrison pop guitar backing track is for ‘Gloria‘ and gives you the chance to play all the ‘Gloria‘ guitar chords and parts from the Van Morrison guitar lesson with a band.
Gloria Guitar Lesson
Lee Hodgson's guitar tutorial of Van Morrison's "Gloria" for LickLibrary is a must-watch for players looking to get to grips with one of rock's most enduring anthems. In this lesson, Lee breaks down the raw, driving energy of the song, focusing on its iconic three-chord progression and infectious rhythmic groove. He takes you through the essentials of the track’s structure, helping you lock in with the strumming patterns that give “Gloria” its garage-rock pulse. From the gritty open chords to the subtle nuances in the rhythm guitar work, Lee provides clear, practical demonstrations that are easy to follow whether you're a beginner or brushing up on classic rock fundamentals. The tutorial also includes play-along sections with a full band-style backing track, allowing you to cement what you've learned and develop a solid sense of timing and feel. It’s part of the wider "Learn to Play Van Morrison" series, where Lee also covers hits like "Moondance," "Brown Eyed Girl," and more—making it a great way to dive deeper into Morrison's timeless songwriting and guitar work.
