Section 1 - Muted, Docile Lydian Hook (Guitar Lesson)
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Section 1 - Muted, Docile Lydian Hook
The soloist is well locked in to the traditional Lydian sound by beginning the song on a static F note with a few guitar and synth layers resting on a #4 to major 3rd change.
Taught by Chris Liepe in Instrumental Melodic Rock Solo seriesLength: 7:35Difficulty: 2.5 of 5
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Instrumental Melodic Rock Solo
Found in our Beginner Lesson SetsLearn an entire guitar solo inspired by such greats as Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. Although you’ll learn the solo lick by lick, each lesson also serves as an in-depth study in technique, music theory and songwriting perspective.
Lesson 1
Introduction
Chris Liepe introduces the lesson series. In this series you will learn an amazing melodic rock guitar solo one lick at a time.
Length: 0:59 Difficulty: 0.0 FREELesson 2
Section 1 - Muted, Docile Lydian Hook
Chris teaches the first lick of his instrumental melodic rock guitar solo. This verse hook grounds the listener with repetition. The subdued nature of the line leaves plenty of lift for the coming transition...
Length: 7:35 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Section 2 - High and Low Lydian Sequence
Inch your volume knob up just a tad, but let the clean tone of the guitar shine through on these Satriani-inspired bursts of speed. Inserting runs like these into calmer sections of a passage help prepare...
Length: 5:13 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 3 - Chorus Hook and Alternating 6-b7
This is the second and primary hook of the song. It is joined with a repetitive call and answer lick.
Length: 8:12 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 4 - Descending Arpeggio
This lick is the first of two speedy and articulate descending lines.
Length: 4:56 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 5 - Behind the Beat Bending
Inspired by the simplicity found in the playing of classic artists like Chuck Berry, this bendy line illustrates the power of intentionally pulling back within the beat to make the notes stand for more...
Length: 4:50 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 6 - Moving to Dorian
Chris teaches a lick that temporarily modulations into Dorian. The lick is descending and is played with alternate picking.
Length: 7:07 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 7 - Slow Staccato to Fast Legato
In this section the lick returns to Mixolydian with a slow staccato passage that ends up as fast legato.
Length: 4:25 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 8 - Lydian 6ths
Chris Liepe teaches a lick that uses 6th intervals. In addition to learning the exact solo lick, you’ll learn a few cool ways to navigate the neck with 6ths.
Length: 4:57 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 9 - Three Note Slurs
Just like with the first verse, sudden bursts of Lydian speed help move us down the road. The power of this passage is in the pauses and the way certain notes are emphasized.
Length: 5:54 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 10 - 16th Note Triplet Build to Chorus
Chris Liepe teaches a lick that features triplets, alternate picking, palm muting, and rhythmic repetition.
Length: 5:53 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 11 - Hardly Picking Legato Descent
Chris teaches a blistering, descending legato lick inspired by Steve Vai.
Length: 9:44 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 12 - Pick Tapping
This lick features some tapping with the blunt edge of the pick.
Length: 5:42 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 13 - Country G Pedal Tone
Chris teaches a lick that utilizes pedal tones.
Length: 5:01 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Section 14 - The Final Ascent and Bend
This lick combines good legato speed with accented, alternate picking. It is a perfect example of how rhythm, speed, and register work to build energy.
Length: 9:46 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
About Chris Liepe
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Chris Liepe was born on September 17th, 1981 in Portland OR. His first instrument was piano which he pursued until discovering his love for the electric guitar in high school. He became fans of such groups as Soundgarden, Collective Soul and U2 inspiring him to start singing, songwriting and helping others in their musical endeavors with teaching, co-writing and album production.
Having moved to Colorado with his family, he began gigging, recording and teaching in a number of music stores as well as out of his apartment until deciding to pursue music full time. He moved to Denver, CO to complete a Bachelors in Music Technology and was then hired on by Sweetwater Productions, a division of Sweetwater Sound and one of the largest, most successful recording studios in the Midwest.
Chris spent nearly 4 years at Sweetwater as a producer, recording engineer, studio musician and writer. During this time he had the privilege of working with many artists including Augustana, Landon Pigg, Jars of Clay, and Mercy Me. He also wrote for and played on numerous independent albums and hundreds of radio/TV commercials.
Wanting to get back to his favorite State in the world (Colorado) and feeling the urge to 'go freelance', Chris moved to Greeley, CO and opened his own recording and teaching studio. He continues to write and produce music for artists and agencies and is happy to be among the proud JamPlay.com instructors.
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