hey fra! i have a problem. I can write riffs with a lot of cool lead parts in them, but i am JUST not able write a solo. I can't write a good solo to save my life. Any suggestions on how i can start writing lead parts.. also i have no knowledge of music theory.. thanks!
1 - there's no better way than listen to tons of excellent solos/songs/albums from the best guitarists, don't limit yourself in listening to chugga chugga+widdle widdle bands.
2 - the solo should tell a short story: it should have quiet but also powerful moments, fast and aggressive licks but also slower and more "soulful" ones, melodic but also "outside" parts. Opposites bring beautiful balance and dynamics to the final product.
3 - one thing is playing a lick, one thing is making it connect and flow with others. You should "internalize" the backing track and decide when a faster part would be cool, when a melodic one is more appropriated, etc.
4 - make the guitar sing! It's nice to hear the melody in your head, to sing along with it, so maybe you could play a main/recurring theme within the solo, and do faster licks around it.
5 - LEARN YOUR FUCKIN FUNDAMENTALS! There's NO WAY you'll make the guitar sing if your vibrato/bending/legato/slide technique sucks. Focus on these, and only when you're comfortable with them, play fast.
2 - the solo should tell a short story: it should have quiet but also powerful moments, fast and aggressive licks but also slower and more "soulful" ones, melodic but also "outside" parts. Opposites bring beautiful balance and dynamics to the final product.
3 - one thing is playing a lick, one thing is making it connect and flow with others. You should "internalize" the backing track and decide when a faster part would be cool, when a melodic one is more appropriated, etc.
4 - make the guitar sing! It's nice to hear the melody in your head, to sing along with it, so maybe you could play a main/recurring theme within the solo, and do faster licks around it.
5 - LEARN YOUR FUCKIN FUNDAMENTALS! There's NO WAY you'll make the guitar sing if your vibrato/bending/legato/slide technique sucks. Focus on these, and only when you're comfortable with them, play fast.
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