Quick Licks - Gary Moore Volume 2: Mastering Blues Guitar Techniques

Discover the fiery blues guitar licks of the legendary Gary Moore with our "Quick Licks - Gary Moore Volume 2" course. Designed for guitarists who wish to infuse their playing with the intensity and emotion of Moore's style, this lesson package is a deep dive into not just the notes, but the soul of blues guitar playing. These lessons are taught by Jamie Humphries.

What You Will Learn In This Course

35 killer rock licks in the style of Gary Moore. This course also includes a backing track to play over. The techniques you will learn include:

• Up Tempo Blues
• 8 Bar Blues
• String Bending
• Sustain

Technique Breakdown

Up Tempo Blues

Up tempo blues is the backbone of energy in blues rock music. It's where the pulse of rock meets the soul of blues. This course offers you a treasure trove of licks that encapsulate the driving rhythm and raw power of up tempo blues. These licks are not only about speed but also about feel and timing, which are crucial for any soloing guitarist looking to add vigor and excitement to their improvisations.

8 Bar Blues

The 8 bar blues structure is a slightly less common cousin of the traditional 12 bar form, offering a compact and punchy variation that has graced countless blues classics. In this course, you'll learn licks specifically crafted for this format, providing you with tools to navigate through its unique progression with fluency and style.

String Bending

String bending is a quintessential guitar technique, especially in blues. It emulates the vocal quality of the human voice and is fundamental to expressing emotion through your instrument. Gary Moore was a master of bends, from subtle half-step inflections to dramatic, soaring whole-step leaps. You'll learn the nuances of this technique and how to integrate it into your solos for maximum expressive impact.

Sustain

Sustain refers to the ability of a note to ring out for an extended period. It's an integral part of creating those long, singing lines that Gary Moore was famous for. In this course, you'll uncover methods to enhance your sustain, helping you to achieve a more powerful and emotive sound, whether through your fingers, pick attack, or by using guitar effects.

Practicing with a Backing Track

The inclusion of a backing track isn't just a nice addition; it's a vital tool for any aspiring guitarist. Practicing with a backing track helps you to develop your timing, groove, and improvisational skills. It allows you to apply the licks you've learned in a musical context, preparing you for jam sessions, gigs, or studio work. Plus, it's an enjoyable way to practice that feels less like a routine exercise and more like making real music.

Gary Moore's Guitar Style

Gary Moore's guitar style was marked by his intense vibrato, searing string bends, and the emotional depth of his phrasing. He could tell a story with his solos, each note meticulously chosen for its melodic value and expressive potential. This course aims to impart not just the notes, but the attitude and approach that made Moore's style so distinctive and revered among guitarists.

Benefits of Learning These Techniques

By mastering the licks and techniques offered in "Quick Licks - Gary Moore Volume 2," you will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of blues phrasing and how to express yourself on the guitar.
• Expand your vocabulary of licks for improvisation and songwriting.
• Improve your technical proficiency and finger dexterity.
• Gain insights into the style of a blues rock legend, which can inform and inspire your own playing.

Guitar Techniques Used in "Quick Licks - Gary Moore Volume 2"

At the end of your journey through the high-energy world of Gary Moore's blues, you will have encountered and practiced a range of techniques that form the core of his playing style. Here is a list of these techniques for further exploration:

• Vibrato
• String Bending
• Sustain
• Alternate Picking
• Hammer-ons
• Pull-offs
• Slides
• Bends
• Double Stops

Remember, the goal of these lessons is not just to replicate what you hear, but to integrate these techniques into your own playing, developing your unique voice on the guitar. Enjoy the journey, and let the spirit of Gary Moore's blues inspire you!