So, the "band" I play with is looking more and more like a band each day. Like, gulp, probably a gig in September. Yikes.
One of the things I like about this is we're all interested in different music, but open to playing a real variety.
One of the things I don't like is that this means I have to play a decent guitar solo in THIS song. And I don't know where to start. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO8NUIe3Dl0 ("the outdoor type" by the lemonheads.)
This is NOT the kind of thing I do. Surprisingly, my voice works for it (who knew) but I have never played anything remotely like this ever before in my life.
A scale? A tip? A clue?
Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Ande
Well, if you're doing this particular version (or a full band version that follows this one) there is no solo. Between the verses he's just playing chord arpeggios with a desecnding bass line - much like Friend of the Devil or other similar songs. If you want to do a solo to play over that part, using the major pentatonic scale of the key will work fine. You might want to use the melody as a starting place.
Tell you what - I'll use this as an example for the next "Scales into Solos" lesson and put it up online next week if that helps.
Peace
Hey- Thanks David! That would be a great help...
I didn't even watch the video I linked to, my bad. We're playing (more or less) the version off the album. (I have it on the "best of..." album.) There's a solo bit after the third verse, I think- just 8 or 12 bars. And about 8 bars of lead fill earlier that I'm also struggling with.
Much much appreciated.
Ande
Not to worry - I'll key off the album version. Great song, by the way. Been ages since I've heard it.
Peace
if all else fails, just use notes from the chord being played under it, or hum a melody and play it.
Just wanted to pop this one up again and say a BIG thank you to all, and especially to David Hodge.
I've been working through your scales to solos lessons and am much impressed, and much improved. Thank you. You're a real teacher, and that is high praise.
(It took me a little while to find it, as I use the lessons part of the website less than the forums, but lesson 7 in that series was JUST what I needed.)
I'll be out in public (yikes!) with this one and others, and will be sure to get a video up when I have one. Course, that means y'all will have to listen to me sing, but it can't be avoided...
All the best,
Ande
