• thefle
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Topic: soloing technique?

So I've been playing for roughly 11 months now and I feel like I'm hitting a bit of a rut in terms of solos. I'm into mostly Blues/Rock.  What are some techniques out there that I should be trying to incorporate into solos?

Something I've also been trying to improve on is working solos up the neck(towards the nut)  Say for example I start a solo  on the A on the low E string. I know 2 ways to get to higher octaves but getting to lower sounds than that A on the Low E have been giving me trouble.

Really I am looking for any tips/suggestions on how to broaden my soloing thanks

  • thefle
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Re: soloing technique?

nothing? weak

  • Registered: 2007-01-29
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Re: soloing technique?

When I get in a rut I try listening to other music...you mentioned Blues/Rock...try listening to something different. New Country has lots of really phenomenal guitar players doing all sorts of fills, riffs, leads and such... try someone like Brent Mason, Redd Volkeart, Sam Bush and others! Also listen to different instruments...Bush primarily plays Mandolin but covers Bluegrass, Rock, Country, metal and anything else he wants to play...   Listen to how some of these crazy guys approach Zepplin with banjos! Or Hendrix with a Mandolin! Or you can go back to the beginning...Robert Johnson for Blues...Chuck Berry...and others! Hope this helps out...

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  • From: Bellevue, WA
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Re: soloing technique?

There are 5 scale patterns you should focus on that will take you anywhere on the neck you want to go.

C, A, G, E and D patterns.  Learn how they interconnect, and you'll be moving all over in no time.

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  • From: north wales. uk
  • Registered: 2008-11-23
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Re: soloing technique?

the pentatnoic (blues) scale is the king of solos.

just learn the patterns and you can play in the key.

TonyBlue

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