Quick Licks - Gary Moore: Mastering Expressive Guitar Techniques

"Quick Licks - Gary Moore" is a comprehensive guitar lesson series taught by Danny Gill that is designed for guitarists aiming to capture the iconic and intense style of the late Gary Moore. Renowned for his powerful blues and hard rock playing, Moore’s style combined technical prowess with deep emotional expression. This series focuses on key techniques such as string bending, sustaining notes, blues phrasing, and legato, all integral to Moore's distinctive sound.

What You Will Learn In This Course

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

• String Bending
• Sustaining Notes
• Blues Phrasing
• Legato

Technique Breakdown

String Bending: The Heart of Emotional Expression

String bending is a quintessential part of Gary Moore’s guitar vocabulary, used to infuse his playing with intense feeling. These lessons focus on mastering this technique, teaching you how to bend strings with precision to achieve Moore’s signature emotional depth. You'll learn to control your bends, both in terms of pitch and expressiveness, which is crucial for playing blues and rock solos with authenticity.

Sustaining Notes: Capturing Moore’s Signature Sound

Gary Moore was known for his ability to sustain notes, creating a powerful and lingering sound. These lessons delve into techniques for sustaining notes, including the use of guitar vibrato, controlled feedback, and amplification settings. You’ll understand how to make each note count, letting them ring out with the same intensity that Moore achieved in his memorable solos.

Blues Phrasing: Crafting Soulful Solos

Blues phrasing is the art of creating expressive musical statements. Gary Moore's blues phrasing was both dynamic and soulful, often telling a story with his guitar. This series will guide you through developing your blues phrasing, focusing on how to structure licks and riffs in a way that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.

Legato: Smooth and Fluid Playing

Legato, playing notes smoothly and connectedly, is another hallmark of Moore’s style. These lessons will improve your hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides, enabling you to play fluid lines that seamlessly move across the fretboard. Mastering legato is essential for replicating Moore’s fluid soloing style, often characterized by rapid runs and smooth transitions.

Practicing Over a Backing Track: Enhancing Real-World Skills

Using backing tracks in these lessons is invaluable for practical application. Playing along with these tracks allows you to apply the learned licks and techniques in a musical context, enhancing your timing, rhythm, and improvisational skills. It’s an excellent way to prepare for playing with a band and for live performances.

Gary Moore’s Guitar Style

Gary Moore's guitar style is a fusion of hard-hitting rock and emotive blues. Known for his searing tone, fast runs, and deep bends, Moore’s playing was both technically proficient and emotionally powerful. Learning his style offers insights into combining technical skill with expressive playing, making it a valuable study for any aspiring blues or rock guitarist.

The Benefits of Learning These Techniques

By mastering these techniques, you will:

• Gain proficiency in expressive string bending.
• Learn to sustain notes for emotional impact.
• Develop skill in crafting soulful blues phrases.
• Enhance your playing with smooth legato techniques.

Guitar Techniques Used in "Quick Licks - Gary Moore"

Upon completing "Quick Licks - Gary Moore," your skills will be enhanced in the following techniques:

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• Double Stop Bends
• Unison Bends
• Trills
• Tremolo Picking
• Pull-offs
• Rakes
• Pre-Bends
• Hammer-ons
• Double Stops
• Slides
• Sustain
• String Bending
• Bluesy Bends

"Quick Licks - Gary Moore" is an essential course for guitarists who want to delve deep into the realms of blues and rock guitar. Whether you are starting out or looking to refine your skills, these lessons provide a comprehensive path to mastering the fiery and expressive style of one of the great guitar legends.