Learn Rock Guitar Instrumentals

Welcome to Licklibrary.com's Learn Rock Guitar Instrumentals! This course is a deep dive into some of the most iconic and challenging rock instrumentals ever recorded and features contributions from Licklibrarys veteran tutor Danny Gill. Prepare to master tracks from legendary guitarists such as The Allman Brothers, Gary Moore, Steve Vai, Carlos Santana, and Joe Satriani. Whether you're an intermediate player looking to tackle new challenges or a seasoned guitarist wanting to refine your skills, this product is the perfect fit.

Jessica by The Allman Brothers

"Jessica" is a composition by The Allman Brothers that showcases an energetic mix of rock and country. The lead guitar work, performed by Dickey Betts, uses the Mixolydian mode, a major scale with a flatted seventh, to create a happy, upbeat feeling.

Betts' unique melodic phrasing and dynamic strumming style drive this song. His use of country-inspired double stops and open string riffs contribute to the distinct "southern rock" feel of "Jessica." With our tutorial, you'll learn these techniques to deliver a soulful and authentic performance.

Parisienne Walkways by Gary Moore

Next on our list is the haunting "Parisienne Walkways" by Gary Moore. Moore's technique in this track is breathtaking, combining powerful string bends with delicate vibrato to create intense emotional highs and lows.

Primarily played in the minor pentatonic scale, "Parisienne Walkways" serves as a masterclass in emotional phrasing. The guitar solo is particularly noteworthy, employing a range of techniques such as sustain, hammer-ons, and pull-offs to deliver a moving performance.

For the Love of God by Steve Vai

Steve Vai's "For the Love of God" is a testament to Vai's virtuosic guitar skills. This instrumental, primarily in the Lydian mode, displays a range of techniques, including legato, two-handed tapping, and whammy bar tricks, contributing to its otherworldly sound.

Vai's innovative use of the whammy bar, tapped harmonics, and rakes makes this song a challenge even for accomplished guitarists. Yet, our lessons break down these intricate techniques, enabling you to conquer this complex composition.

Samba Pa Ti by Carlos Santana

"Samba Pa Ti" is a beautiful instrumental by Carlos Santana. In this track, Santana seamlessly blends Latin rhythms with blues scales to create an enchanting melodic piece.

Santana's expressive and soulful guitar playing comes to life in this song through his use of melodic string bending, vibrato, and syncopated rhythms. Our tutorial will guide you through Santana's innovative guitar techniques to help you capture the essence of his style.

Always With Me Always With You by Joe Satriani

Joe Satriani's "Always With Me, Always With You" concludes our list. This instrumental, primarily in B major, demonstrates Satriani's precise picking technique and melodic prowess.

Satriani employs legato, string bends, and two-handed tapping throughout the track, creating a distinct sonic texture. With our detailed lessons, you'll learn to implement these techniques to emulate Satriani's unique style.

Key Guitar Techniques

Learning these rock instrumentals will broaden your knowledge and mastery of several guitar techniques. Below, you'll find a list of the techniques covered in these lessons, along with links to our glossary for further study:

• Alternate Picking
• String Bending
• Vibrato
• Legato
• Two-Handed Tapping
• Hammer-Ons
• Pull-Offs
• Whammy Bar Tricks
• Rakes
• Open String Riffs
• Sustain
• Syncopated Rhythms

Remember, practice is key in mastering these techniques and the songs in our Learn Rock Guitar Instrumentals product. Happy learning!