About this Backing Track:
Here‘s a Whitesnake guitar backing track for ‘Is This Love‘. This ‘Is This Love‘ 80’s guitar ballad backing track is the perfect way to learn how to play those John Sykes guitar parts in time with the band.
Is This Love Guitar Lesson
Take a deep dive into one of the most iconic rock ballads of the '80s with master instructor Danny Gill in this comprehensive LickLibrary guitar lesson of “Is This Love” by Whitesnake. This tutorial breaks down the soulful phrasing and tasteful melodic licks that made John Sykes' guitar work unforgettable. Danny walks you through every section of the song—from the emotive clean-toned intro and chordal textures to the expressive bends, vibrato, and tasteful melodic solo that perfectly complements David Coverdale's vocals. You’ll explore: Clean arpeggiated chord progressions with rich voicings Essential phrasing techniques like slides, hammer-ons, and sustain Sykes’ beautifully crafted solo, note-for-note Subtle rhythmic nuances and tone control tips to capture the feel of the original recording Perfect for intermediate players looking to expand their phrasing, dynamics, and lead vocabulary, this lesson gives you the tools to play “Is This Love” with both precision and emotion. Plug in, dial up that warm overdrive, and learn this power ballad classic the right way—step-by-step with Danny Gill.
