Everyone that picks up a guitar has that magic moment in mind... the solo that you feel to your core. The one that shakes your foundations in a way that you hum it all day and periodically throughout the rest of your life... That one guitar solo that makes the world a better place and as a guitarist you're eternally grateful for it.
For me there are many, but if I need to pick one that gets me every time, it would have to be AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" by the incomparable Angus Young. When Angus eases into the most superb, melodic, flawless solo that I've ever heard, my day is at once better.
The tone, the command, the cautious phrasing is so moving. So how did he, and many other rock greats, produce their legendary solo?
Let's dissect some of the greatest guitar solos of all time, and unlock the secrets that you can start using in your soloing today.
When I was a young and aspiring guitarist, all I ever wanted to do was play fast. I thought that if I could play more rapidly than anybody else, then I would be better than anyone else.
This is most certainly not the case.
As you grow and your guitar playing abilities progress and mature, you begin the process of doing more with less.
That is key to becoming a Guitar Wizard!
Music is the language of life, and if you want to actually exist as a musician you must learn how to pay attention.
Thinking about what makes a good discussion, we would be apt to tire of the long-winded person and be more in tune with one that sits and listens.
When you're ready to begin the process, clear your mind and feel the music around you. Let the tune breathe, and then begin your solo. Play a a small amount of notes, then have a rest. Listen to what the music is saying back. Then respond with a few more notes and so on...
This may not be what you expected me to say, but this is truly instrumental (no pun intended) to your success. Being the fastest at guitar does not mean you are the best. Indeed no. In a relationship, wouldn't you rather be known for being great than fast? Just a little levity there....
So how do you incorporate spacing and phrasing and make your solos remarkable?
Catchy riffs are everything, it's what remains long after the song is over.
A solo is nothing if no one is there to listen. Therefore, the larger the audience, the larger the impact the musician will have. Playing catchy hooks within your solo is the key to getting a larger audience.
Learning exactly what is going on behind your solo is the most important thing you as a musician will ever do. Hendrix was a master, he could sing every note he played, and this added an element to his music that many people at that point in time didn't have.
Most guitar players nowadays just want to know which key they are playing in, so they can use their tired lot of pre-made guitar riffs.
Learn the song first. Then apply your licks or knowledge to expand on the melody. By incorporating the solo within the melody, you ensure your solo of uniqueness and if done tastefully can be a memorable experience.
Spend time crafting and engineering your guitar tone. Too much or too little distortion can ruin all of your efforts! Too much distortion has become commonplace amongst the current guitar age. Don't get me wrong, I love a heavily distorted, blistering guitar solo once in a while, but if you're looking for that magic moment, it's probable that you won't be distorting your sound too much.
If you look at the list of best solos of all time, even the hard southern rock guitar wizards, Lynyrd Skynyrd, had relatively clean tones. The distortion, when tastefully done adds a bit of depth to it and nothing else. Many guitar players who aren't up to snuff skillfully, use distortion to hide behind and mask their sloppy playing. Don't fall into this trap!
Concentrate on making great music, not just a great solo, play with everything you have. Use hooks, melodies, and space to craft your solo, and you'll create something that will be remembered for ages to come.
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