Lead Guitar Harmonies Course

LickLibrary's "Lead Guitar Harmonies" is a comprehensive guitar course designed for guitarists looking to master the art of harmony guitar soloing. This course dives deep into various harmony techniques, theory, and practices to enhance your guitar playing skills. By focusing on diatonic harmony, parallel harmony, and playing solos, alongside providing a backing track for practice, this course offers an unparalleled learning experience for aspiring guitarists. Each technique is broken down into manageable lessons, ensuring learners understand the benefits and applications of each skill. This course is taught by Danny Gill.

Course Overview

Harmony Guitar Soloing

Harmony guitar soloing is a technique where two or more guitars play different notes simultaneously, creating a rich, multi-layered sound. This course teaches you how to craft beautiful harmonies that complement each other, enhancing your solo performances. Learning this technique allows you to add depth to your music, making your solos more intriguing and dynamic.

Theory

A strong foundation in music theory is crucial for any guitarist looking to excel in harmony guitar soloing. This section of the course covers essential theory concepts, including scales, modes, and the construction of harmonies. Understanding these concepts will enable you to create more expressive and technically sound music.

Diatonic Harmony

Diatonic harmony focuses on the relationship between notes within a particular scale or key. This course segment explores how to utilize diatonic harmony in your playing, enabling you to craft solos that are melodically and harmonically engaging. Mastering diatonic harmony is essential for composing music that feels cohesive and fluid.

Parallel Harmony

Parallel harmony, a technique where multiple parts move together in the same interval throughout a piece, is another focus of this course. By learning parallel harmony, you'll be able to add a unique texture to your music, setting your guitar solos apart from the rest. This technique is particularly effective in genres that value rich, layered sounds.

Playing Solos

Playing solos is the culmination of mastering harmony, theory, and the aforementioned harmony techniques. This course guides you through crafting solos that are not only technically proficient but also emotionally compelling. You'll learn to express yourself through your instrument, creating solos that resonate with listeners.

The Benefit of Using a Backing Track for Practice

A backing track is an invaluable tool for any guitarist looking to improve their soloing skills. Practicing with a backing track helps you develop timing, rhythm, and dynamics in a real-world context. It simulates playing with a band, providing you with the feedback necessary to refine your solos and harmony playing. The backing track included in this course is designed to complement the lessons, ensuring you can apply what you've learned in a musical context.

Guitar Techniques Used in Lessons

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• Pull-offs
• Hammer-ons
• Slides
• String Bending
• Bluesy Bends
• Dual Guitar Harmonies

LickLibrary's "Lead Guitar Harmonies" course is the ultimate guide for guitarists seeking to enhance their harmony soloing and theory knowledge. With in-depth lessons on various harmony techniques and the inclusion of a backing track for practice, students will find themselves well-equipped to take their guitar playing to new heights.