Learn To Play Ritchie Blackmore - The Solos
Song Lessons in this Course
Song-by-Song Guitar Lessons Taught by Danny Gill
- Highway Star — Deep Purple
- Burn — Deep Purple
- Man On The Silver Mountain — Rainbow
- Smoke On The Water — Deep Purple
- Since You Been Gone — Rainbow
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
Our Learn To Play Ritchie Blackmore - The Solos guitar course is essential for any guitarist who wants to elevate their lead playing and gain a thorough understanding of the neoclassical hard rock tradition.
This course is the ideal choice for guitarists who are passionate about the virtuosic, classical-infused sound of Deep Purple and Rainbow and want to master the art of the technically demanding rock guitar solo. It is equally well-suited to players who are looking to develop their alternate picking speed, expand their modal vocabulary, or learn how to construct solos with genuine musical architecture. If you admire the elegant phrasing, raw precision, and sheer ambition of Ritchie Blackmore’s playing, and if you believe that a great guitar solo should function as a memorable composition in its own right, this course will give you the tools to achieve exactly that.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
This course works because it treats each solo as a complete musical statement worthy of deep study. It is about dissecting the genius of a true guitar architect — understanding how classical melodies, blues-rooted grit, and a fearless technical ambition can be combined to create lead guitar work that is simultaneously powerful and sophisticated. Danny Gill’s note-for-note teaching method, supported by multi-tempo backing tracks, ensures that you are not just learning the notes but developing the genuine technique and musical understanding to make them your own. You will gain an unparalleled insight into the approach that made Ritchie Blackmore a legend, learning how his innovative command of the fretboard influenced generations of rock and metal guitarists. For those ready to take their lead playing to the next level, your journey into the heart of hard rock guitar begins right here at LickLibrary.
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Learn to Play Richie Blackmore - The Solos
Delve into the world of one of rock’s most enigmatic guitarists with our product "Learn to Play Richie Blackmore - The Solos" with veteran Lick Library tutor Danny Gill. This specially designed course dissects and teaches you how to play some of Blackmore's most iconic solos from songs like "Since You Been Gone", "Smoke on the Water", "Man on the Silver Mountain", "Highway Star", and "Burn". Each lesson is meticulously crafted, breaking down the complexities of Blackmore's signature style, allowing you to absorb and master his unique approach to the guitar.
Richie Blackmore
An architect of hard rock, Richie Blackmore crafted unforgettable solos that have stood the test of time. His playing style is a mixture of classical influence and raw rock energy, resulting in a blend that's both elegant and powerful. From his days in Deep Purple to Rainbow and beyond, Blackmore's contribution to guitar playing remains unmatched. This course enables you to get a glimpse of his genius and incorporate aspects of it into your own playing style.
Since You Been Gone
Starting off with the classic "Since You Been Gone", this song displays a masterclass in pentatonic shredding and a tasteful use of double-stops. Blackmore’s inventive solo is concise but full of energy, making use of clever phrasing and space to give the solo a sense of flow.
Smoke on the Water
"Smoke on the Water" is an anthem of rock music. Built on a simplistic but memorable riff, Blackmore takes us on a journey in the solo, transitioning from bluesy pentatonic licks into rapid sequences that display his virtuosity. The solo displays his mastery over modal playing, with a clever mix of Dorian and Mixolydian modes.
Man on the Silver Mountain
"Man on the Silver Mountain" is a treasure trove of guitar techniques. Blackmore’s solos encompass a wide range of tonalities and moods. The solo goes from the euphoria of major scale melodies to the grit of blues scale phrases and all with such seamless transitions that the listener is left in awe.
Highway Star
"Highway Star" showcases Blackmore's technical prowess. The solo is filled with rapid alternate picking and string-bending, demonstrating his agility and precision. The use of the harmonic minor scale adds an exotic flavor, giving the song a distinctive character.
Burn
Finally, "Burn" brings Blackmore's blues influences to the fore. The solo is a blistering run of pentatonic licks, utilizing slides and double-stop bends. There's also a clever use of chromaticism, adding tension and release within the phrases.
By breaking down these solos, you'll get a deep understanding of how Blackmore utilizes scales, phrasing, and various techniques to create solos that are melodic, expressive, and exciting.
Techniques List:
In all these lessons, a myriad of guitar techniques is used, which adds to the richness and diversity of the solos. Here are the techniques used throughout these lessons:
- Vibrato
- Alternate Picking
- Double Stop Bends
- Slides
- String Bending
- Chromaticism
- Harmonics
- Pull-offs
- Power Chords
- Palm Muting
"Learn to Play Richie Blackmore - The Solos" is a course that takes you on a journey through the world of a legendary guitarist, providing you with the tools to understand and master his unique style. Whether you're a beginner wanting to understand the basics of rock guitar or an experienced player looking to add some classic rock flair to your playing, this course is a priceless resource. Enjoy your journey through these timeless solos!
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Danny Gill
Danny Gill is, without a doubt, the most loved tutor by our community. With an incredible array of DVDs and web lessons for LickLibrary covering a wide variety of topics all of which he covers with incredible detail, it's no wonder he carries as much respect as he does. As...