Learn To Play The Darkness
Song Lessons in this Course
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
Our Learn to Play The Darkness course is designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to inject some fun and excitement into their playing and learn from one of the most entertaining bands in modern rock.
Perfect for Guitarists Who:
- Are fans of The Darkness and want to learn their infectious and outrageous songs.
- Want to improve their rock and metal guitar skills.
- Are looking for a fun and challenging way to expand their guitar vocabulary.
- Want to learn from a world-class guitar instructor in a clear and engaging format.
This is your chance to learn the songs that brought glam rock back to the forefront and to master the guitar style of one of the most entertaining bands in the world. Get Learn to Play The Darkness today and get ready to rock out with Licklibrary.com!
What will I achieve from completing this course?
By completing Learn to Play The Darkness, you'll not only master five of their greatest hits but also develop a deep understanding of the techniques and showmanship that define their sound. This course will inject a serious dose of fun and energy into your playing and give you the skills to command any stage.
Technical Skills You'll Develop:
- Glam-Rock Riffing: Master the art of crafting catchy and powerful guitar riffs that will have everyone singing along.
- Soaring, Melodic Solos: Learn to create memorable and exciting solos that are as melodic as they are technical.
- Dual Guitar Harmonies: Explore the world of dual guitar harmonies for a massive and epic sound.
- Advanced String Bending and Vibrato: Add attitude and expression to your playing with The Darkness's signature string bending and vibrato techniques.
- Galloping Rhythms and Power Chords: Master the driving rhythms and powerful chord progressions that are the foundation of their sound.
Tapped Harmonics and Whammy Bar Tricks: Learn to add flash and excitement to your playing with a variety of advanced techniques.
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** Disclaimer **
*This product is not endorsed by or made in association with
The Darkness
nor does
The Darkness
perform or appear on this course.*
Learn to Play The Darkness with Licklibrary.com
Licklibrary.com is thrilled to offer an in-depth instructional course from Danny Gill that takes you on a journey through the electrifying guitar artistry of British glam rockers, The Darkness. Spearheaded by the exceptional lead guitarist Dan Hawkins, you'll traverse through five quintessential tracks: "Black Shuck", "Get Your Hands Off My Woman", "Friday Night", "Love is Only a Feeling", and "I Believe in a Thing Called Love". These songs provide a masterclass in riffs, solos, and techniques that are sure to escalate your guitar skills to new heights.
Justin Hawkins and His Contributions
Let's begin by acknowledging the prowess of Justin Hawkins. The lead guitarist, co-founder, and backbone of The Darkness, Hawkins’ unique guitar work amalgamates classic rock's grandeur with the modern rock's precision. His distinct playing style and technique employ a variety of guitar scales and modes, making their music a fantastic platform for any budding guitarist to learn and improve.
Song Breakdowns
1. Black Shuck
The opening track to their debut album, "Black Shuck" employs an aggressive main riff using the minor pentatonic scale. Its catchy, power-chord driven rhythm presents a perfect study in downpicking and palm-muting. The guitar solo, built around the E minor pentatonic, showcases a mixture of alternate picking, string bending, and vibrato techniques, with a sprinkle of chromaticism.
2. Get Your Hands Off My Woman
"Get Your Hands Off My Woman" dives into fast-paced riffs and high-energy soloing. Hawkins' use of the B minor scale in the intro riff sets the stage, while the rapid legato licks in the solo provide an engaging exploration of hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides.
3. Friday Night
"Friday Night" is a change of pace, with its melodic chords and rhythm guitar parts demonstrating Hawkins' range. The use of a capo on the third fret allows open chord voicings and open-string riffs, employing techniques such as finger-picking and hybrid picking. The solo incorporates arpeggiated chord progressions and sustains that offer a soulful touch to the song.
4. Love is Only a Feeling
A power ballad of The Darkness repertoire, "Love is Only a Feeling" showcases exquisite guitar work throughout. Its combination of dual guitar harmonies, chord progressions, and octave melodies make it a complete package for learning. The solo offers a chance to dive into sweeping arpeggios, tapped harmonics, and a good dose of string bending, creating a profound emotional connection.
5. I Believe in a Thing Called Love
A hit that needs no introduction, "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" is a staple of modern rock. The song’s main riff is constructed in the D Mixolydian mode, incorporating syncopated rhythms, power chords, and galloping rhythms. The solo, a marvel of speed and precision, highlights fast alternate picking, two-handed tapping, and pinch harmonics.
Guitar Techniques
Your journey through these tracks with Licklibrary.com will enable you to explore and master a diverse range of guitar techniques. These techniques include:
- Vibrato
- Alternate Picking
- Legato
- Tapped Harmonics
- String Bending
- Chord Progressions
- Arpeggios
- Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
- Power Chords
- Palm Muting
- Two-Handed Tapping
- Sustain
- Syncopated Rhythms
- Open-String Riffs
- Octave Melodies
- Galloping Rhythms
- Dual Guitar Harmonies
- Arpeggiated Chord Progressions
- Slides
- Finger-Picking
- Hybrid Picking
- Chromaticism
Learning and mastering these techniques will not only enable you to play The Darkness songs to their true potential but also develop you as a guitarist with a comprehensive skillset. So, strap up your guitars and let's delve into the brilliant world of The Darkness with Licklibrary.com!
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...