Quick Licks for Guitar: Soloing in D Minor - In The Style of Mark Knopfler

Embark on a journey through this signature style with this guitar lesson package at Licklibrary.com. This comprehensive suite of lessons is an invaluable asset for guitarists aiming to master the subtleties of one of rock's most idiosyncratic players. Let's delve into the techniques covered in this package and explore why they're pivotal for any guitarist's development. This course is taught by Jamie Humphries.

What You Will Learn In This Course

35 great licks. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:

• Classic Strat tone guide
• Finger picking
• Lead guitar work
• Pentatonic bending 
• D natural minor scale soloing 
• Double and triple stops

Technique Breakdown

Classic Strat Tone Guide

To capture the essence of Knopfler's sound, the Classic Strat tone is quintessential. Our lessons take you through the nuances of achieving that iconic warm, bell-like quality, with precise EQ settings and pick-up selections. You'll learn how this fundamental tonal palette can serve as a versatile backbone for various genres.

Finger Picking

Fingerstyle approach defies the convention of using a pick, allowing for a more intimate touch on the strings. Our finger-picking tutorials focus on developing independence between fingers, enabling you to articulate complex rhythms and melodies simultaneously. This technique enriches your sonic texture and provides a smoother transition between notes.

Lead Guitar Work

Our lessons dissect this approach to crafting solos that sing. You will grasp how to construct phrases that tell a story, developing a narrative flow in your solos while integrating unique legato and dynamic control.

Pentatonic Bending

We teach you how to execute these bends with precision and soul, adding expressiveness to your playing. This technique is a staple for injecting emotion into solos and making simple pentatonic scales sing.

D Natural Minor Scale Soloing

Our lessons guide you through this scale, enabling you to weave its dark, moody tonalities into your improvisations and compositions, expanding your melodic horizons.

Double and Triple Stops

The lessons also cover double and triple stops, a technique where two or three strings are played simultaneously, often bent to create a chorus-like effect. This adds a rich, harmonic layer to your riffs and can be a powerful tool for creating memorable hooks.

The Importance of Practicing with a Backing Track

Each of these techniques is not only explored in isolation but also in the context of a backing track. Practicing over backing tracks helps you apply the licks in a musical situation, improving your timing, rhythm, and the ability to adapt licks to different harmonic backgrounds. It also simulates real-world playing conditions, preparing you for jam sessions and performances.

Technique List

Here is a list of techniques used throughout these lessons:

• Vibrato
• Finger Picking
• String Bending
• Double Stops
• Hammer-Ons
• Pull-Offs
• Slides
• Sustain

* THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY OR MADE IN ASSOCIATION WITH MARK KNOPFLER, NOR DOES MARK KNOPFLER PERFORM OR APPEAR ON THIS COURSE *