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Melodic Metal Solo - 2 Versions

Sean Conklin
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Hello all! In this tutorial we're going to explore a short solo from a song I wrote. And we're also going to learn an alternate version of the solo. In the video above, you'll hear the original version of the solo, then in the next video you'll hear the alternate version. I'll then break down the different parts for each solo, then you'll find the appropriate backing tracks for each. At the very end of the tutorial, you'll find the empty backing track for you to create your own solo. Rock on and have fun!

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  1. 1 0:48 Lesson · 1m Melodic Metal Solo - Intro & Original Version Hello all! In this tutorial we're going to explore a short solo from a song I wrote. And we're also going to learn an alternate version of the solo. In the video above, you'll hear the original version of the... Tab Guitar Pro
  2. 2 0:25 Lesson Melodic Metal Solo - Alternate Version Okay, let's check out the alternate version! This one is a little more on the "shred" side. Once you've heard both solos, decide which one you'd like to learn and start learning! :) In the next lesson, we will... Tab Guitar Pro
  3. 3 0:27 Lesson Melodic Metal Solo - Original Version: Part 1 This part is pretty straightforward. We have some sustaining melody notes and a good use of legato. You'll notice in the video how I use the whammy bar on the 3rd beat of the first measure. If you have a... Tab
  4. 4 0:43 Lesson · 1m Melodic Metal Solo - Original Version: Part 2 In the first part, we're going to use legato while playing a few 3-note-per-string patterns. Make sure all those notes stay equal in volume. At the end, we have a small sweeping pattern followed by a double... Tab
  5. 5 0:31 Lesson · 1m Melodic Metal Solo - Original Version: Part 3 Here, we have two fast sweeping/legato patterns. Learn each pattern individually before merging them together. You'll notice that we're going to tap a note at the end of each sweeping pattern. That makes... Tab
  6. 6 0:25 Backing track Melodic Metal Solo - Original Version: Backing Welcome to the first backing track! This one is for the original solo. You'll hear the accompanying harmonies as well. If you'd like to learn the alternate version of the solo, head on over to the next lesson... Tab
  7. 7 0:46 Lesson · 1m Melodic Metal Solo - Alternate Version: Part 1 To start, we're going to be playing some fast thirty-second notes up the lydian mode in a 3-note-per-string pattern. In the full video for this solo, my note speed varies very slightly in this area to give it... Tab
  8. 8 0:50 Lesson · 1m Melodic Metal Solo - Alternate Version: Part 2 To start off Part 2, we're going to be playing one of my favorite kinds of arpeggio patterns. I just love the sweeping/tapping combinations. You'll start out by down-sweeping as you ascend in the A# Ionian... Tab
  9. 9 0:25 Backing track Melodic Metal Solo - Alternate Version: Backing Okay, here is the backing track for the alternate solo. There is a short section where you will hear harmonies. If you're ready to create your own solo, go to the next lesson for the empty backing track. Tab
  10. 10 0:25 Backing track Melodic Metal Solo - Empty Backing Track What I'd encourage you to do now, is write your own solo over this backing track. Be creative. Use some of the techniques you learned in this tutorial, and add other techniques and ideas if you wish. If you...

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