Over The Mountain Guitar Lesson
Danny Gill's video tutorial on "Over the Mountain" by Ozzy Osbourne, available on LickLibrary's website, offers an in-depth exploration of this classic track. As part of the "Learn to Play Randy Rhoads – The Solos" series, this lesson meticulously breaks down the song's intricate guitar work, capturing the essence of Randy Rhoads' unique style. In this tutorial, Danny Gill guides you through the song's dynamic riffs and solos, highlighting key techniques such as: Alternate Picking: Enhancing picking efficiency and speed. Legato: Creating smooth transitions between notes. Tapped Harmonics: Adding harmonic richness to your playing. Double-Stop Bends: Bending two notes simultaneously for a soulful effect. Unison Bends: Achieving a powerful, unified pitch. Pinched Harmonics: Producing squealing, high-pitched tones. Trills: Rapid alternation between two adjacent notes. Tremolo Picking: Fast picking technique for sustained notes. Arpeggios: Playing chord notes in succession for a flowing sound. Pull-offs: A technique to play notes without re-picking. Power Chords: Fundamental to rock and metal rhythm playing. Palm Muting: Dampening strings for a percussive sound. Barre Chords: Using one finger to press multiple strings. Two-Handed Tapping: Incorporating both hands on the fretboard for rapid note sequences. Rakes: Sweeping across strings to create a rhythmic effect. Pre-Bends: Bending a note to pitch before picking it. Hammer-ons: A technique to add notes without picking. Double Stops: Playing two notes simultaneously. Slides: Gliding between notes for a smooth transition. Sustain: Maintaining note length for emotional impact. Pick Slides: Dragging the pick along the string for a scratching sound. String Bending: Altering pitch by pushing or pulling the string. Whammy Bar Tricks: Using the tremolo bar for pitch modulation. Bluesy Bends: Expressive bends characteristic of blues music. Arpeggiated Chord Progressions: Breaking chords into individual notes for a melodic effect. Chromaticism: Incorporating notes outside the standard scale for tension and release. This comprehensive lesson is designed to help guitarists of all levels master the complexities of "Over the Mountain," providing detailed instruction on each segment of the song. By following Danny Gill's guidance, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Randy Rhoads' innovative guitar techniques and elevate your own playing skills.
