How this SIMPLE, PERFECT solo taught me lead guitar

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[@davisdeen-ty4so]

George Harrison was SO UNDERESTIMATED ❤

[@JaKrish]

Hard to say a Beatle was ever underestimated! 😀 But I get what you mean.

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

​@@JaKrishI want to be underestimated too just like George was!

[@julianlennon5312]

I think u mean to say underrated.. But i get what u mean.

[@JaKrish]

@@julianlennon5312 Ha, I didn’t catch that somehow!

[@TeleNikon]

Who underestimates George Harrison? That's an incongruous concept.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

The first time I heard Let it Be, it literally changed my life. My next door neighbor had just bought the single, so it was the more mellow solo. I then begged my dad to take me to Sears to buy the album. I first heard that scorching solo on the album, and I still think it’s the greatest solo ever!

[@MarkZabel]

Awesome! Your experience sounds similar to mine.

[@gergemall]

I remember when it came out.

[@Robowx]

George Harrison’s guitar playing always intrigued me. Because he knew so much at an early age!

[@1ouncebird]

@@DaPoopIsInDaPudding Well George's "not so much" knowledge of the guitar sure produced a lot of amazing/tasty guitar solos none the less. And on his own compositions he produced quite a few very interesting chords progressions. He obviously wasn't a top notch shredder type or a studio type guitarist. But he certainly was very gifted in his own unique way. I don't think he was simply lucky in this.

[@henryb160]

@@DaPoopIsInDaPudding Throughout his career George did plenty of recording sessions as guest guitarist. And Tom Petty said he was the best slide guitarist he ever knew.

[@catherinewilson3880]

​@@DaPoopIsInDaPuddingTell me you know nothing about The Beatles without telling me you know nothing about The Beatles.

[@budmcnew7763]

​@@DaPoopIsInDaPuddingwell you are the expert..... Troll that is.

[@luckybag6814]

@DaPoopIsInDaPudding The Beatles recording sessions are well documented, and it seems that you’ve made an inaccurate comment. George knew what he was doing. He was the one who did it.

[@toddnuckolls8921]

The solo for Til there was you is a good one too.

[@davidanderson566]

"Easy as a Sunday Morning", whoever played that is my hero! Love that lead!

[@MarkZabel]

Thomas McClary - co-founder of The Commodores.

[@stonerubber]

Mapping chords onto scales is GOOD ADVICE and it works. George Harrison was a brilliant guitarist who felt every note.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks for watching and for the kind comment!

[@alan.patterson]

George had been working on the lead part , after several days working it out Paul was happy with what George had come up with. Three days later when it came to putting it down on tape George turn to Paul said I have a new solo. The rest is history

[@louisspeciale823]

George Harrison guitar solo on Let It Be is absolutely great. One of the best of all time.🧑‍🦯🎸

[@philipcaron6805]

I love his solo in you’re gonna lose that girl. It doesn’t require a virtuoso to play it, but it takes a good guitar player to compose it. I find it a lot more memorable than many shredder-type solos.

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

Cool story, Mark! I'll share mine: I was 10 when Let it Be came out. My older brother was 20. One day, just after release, I was on my way out the door back to school from lunch, when my brother called me into his room. "Here, put the headphones on! You gotta hear the new Beatles' album!" Told him I'd be late, but he sat me down, gave me the headphones. Let It Be came out, in all it's glory. When the chorus winds down to the bridge before the solo, I thought the song was over. I was about to take the cans off my head, when Billy's organ and George's guitar blew my head off, and me away. It's a great solo, redone in January, 1970 after Lennon had officially left. Let it Be has a lot of sentimental value for me.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks and thanks for sharing that great story!

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

@@MarkZabel Let It Be was also the first album I bought with my own money when I was 12. It still came in the box with the softcover picture book that disintegrated after a few looks. PJ's Get Back was amazing, imo. I had serious health issues at the time that came out in 2021, I wasn't sure I'd be here to watch it. The Beatles will always be my #1.

[@robertakerman3570]

@@MarkZabel And thank You for a great vid. For Me "excessive hand-gestures " are distracting. Many people do this; it just bothers Me. G. Harrison sang a song about ...

[@Gardosunron]

One of Harrison's best!

[@akgeezer]

Yes, a great solo by a great artist. It's very hard to pick my one Beatle's influence, but they truly were the reason I started playing 60 years ago and are still the reason I still play today. As far as George's solos though, I'd have to go with the solo performed in "Something". Just outstanding!!!!!

[@richardbrucemusic]

As a life-long Beatles fan, and the only person I know that wrote a fan letter to Mr. Harrison, I must concur. George's solo in "Something" is totally inspired. It follows most of the same rules as his "Let It Be" solo, but because the chords are more complex than simple triads, the opportunities for a more sophisticated solo abound. And the non-diatonic Eb chord lends itself to even further exploration - in this case, those glorious opening bends.

[@mcarp555]

"Something" is probably one of the best solos ever. I used to know a guitar player who was convinced it was Clapton. A solo you can whistle or hum will always beat "diarrhea of the fingers" any time.

[@hanshollestelle]

That was a solo, that came out of his mind, I read an interview in the guitarplayer magazine where he played that song for Duane Eddy, and Duane said, you play very well George! But then George said, oh no that is not me that's Eric. But I think they mixed stuff apart, While my Guitar Gently Weeps was played by Eric Clapton, but I think he only played the solo, the intro parts and fills were done by George himself, on the concert for George Clapton played only the solo, another guitarplayer played the intro (very well) and all the other fills. That intro fill after first chords is fantastic!

[@Borella309]

Yes "Something" is George's best Beatles solo - but the most amazing thing is Paul is also playing his best Beatles bass part! That the composition and the vocals and RIngo's drumming and the production are 1st rate (and 'Ole Blue Eyes - Frank SInatra called it one of the greatest love songs (and he knew a little bit about music) - My rating 1000 out of 10.

[@brendanlea3605]

@@Borella309 I believe Frank called it his favourite Lennon/ McCartney song lol

[@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252]

A lot about the solo in "Something" here. Agree - but he did so many good solos and interjections. He wasn't like the other fashionable players of the time, he was probably the only lead guitarist that could fill those shoes. Very underrated technically and very knowledgeable musically.

[@MarkZabel]

Yes. Excellent point! As is typical, we can't just be inspired by a particular work, we need to say what's "best" or "even better". All I can say is this is how I felt at the time - actually interested in playing guitar again. For this boy of that age (maybe 10 or 11), his solo on "Something" probably wouldn't have done it for me. I think it's exactly as you say - George was and is under-appreciated. His ideas were powerful. Even more importantly, they were simple so that they fit songs that communicated to the masses. "Nowhere Man", "And Your Bird Can Sing", "Octopus's Garden", "I Feel Fine", etc. ... all great guitar work. IMHO, if more people were inspired by George than by Eric or Eddie we'd have better music. (And this is coming from someone who LOVES Eric and Eddie!)

[@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252]

@@MarkZabel I too like Eric, Eddie, all the usual crowd but I have a bit of an appreciation too of Tony Hicks, even though I didn't like The Hollys, Dave Davies, the Kinks guy always played "exactly right" to the point of genius, Robbie Krieger........there are others. I agree that less is more. George was a very thoughtful, considered sort of musician. Not always sure about simple to play though - "And your bird can sing"..is a proper tour de force.

[@screenpuller]

The solo on "Peg" by Steely Dan is pretty good too.😉

[@Harrisonfan239]

George is the reason im learning guitar. He is my inspiration

[@larrypower8659]

The Mel Bay chord book was my bible! When I started playing in bands (Wayback Machine!), rhythm guitar was literally an internship. That meant you had to know your chords. My friend Carl, who was a lot better than I at that point, gave me that book and said, “Here it is. Learn your chords.”

[@arlisskowski]

Yup.

[@patwentland6191]

I think mine is still around here somewhere, got it back about ‘65

[@MarkZabel]

I still play a lot of the song transcriptions from those early Mel Bay books. "In the Hall of the Mountain King", "Hungarian Dance #5", "Mighty Lak' a Rose". They're challenging and beautiful.

[@Gmanrushfan]

That’s a nice one. For me though, the solo in ‘Something’ is melodic perfection. That’s my favorite George solo.

[@MarkZabel]

"Something" is a beautiful song and solo.

[@jgunther3398]

they're both variations on the song melody, an additional step away from irrelevant noodling

[@jakollee]

That is a great solo. Another good one is on I Dig A Pony.

[@stephenfeldman8104]

George's "Something" solo from the Concert for Bangladesh is nearly as perfect. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5rUpX5qfs2AasU

[@thomasfritsch3536]

​@@MarkZabelyo dude every now and then a human being needs boost thank now here's yours you are soo cool this video is my proof

[@julianelder6667]

George harrison is the best.

[@boppin_bennie]

Early Beatles songs when George was still 19 & throughout 1964 when he was just 20 years old are so tasteful for a buddy lead player ! George was outstanding coming up with parts on the spot on those great power pop classics ! ...

[@MarkZabel]

Simple, powerful ideas in his play.

[@newvillagefilms]

My favourite guitar solo is from "Something" by The Beatles.

[@bradnelson2637]

So true!

[@shawnknapp3957]

Absolutely one of my favorite guitar solos is let it be. To me the most perfect solo is the one in Nowhere Man. So simple yet so lyrical and beautiful

[@MarkZabel]

That's a great one for sure. Check this out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2bCgYSogqyMgqc

[@shawnknapp3957]

Thanks for sending the link. I was five years old and I saw a hard Day's night at the theater. My mother took me. Like anybody my age The Beatles are part of the fabric of my life.

[@shawnknapp3957]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/enqUYYuZf6aqd5Y I've been a musician most of my life. Please check out my cover of a Queen song

[@crazyantny9161]

Mel Bay👍. George's let it be rocked and ended all the phases on the roots of the chord. Nothing like his later slide work!!!!!!

[@peterweicker77]

I have no idea what you're talking about but now I want to find out. That's one of the sure signs of a talented teacher.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@matthewdante2809]

I love the solo in Bob Marley’s No Woman No Cry. That’s a solo that that you can just hear the chords in it. This was a great video as always.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks so much!

[@unclejj13er75]

That Les Paul looks the one i learned on. Gold top with mini humbuckers? So sweet and crunchy. Also Octopus Garden. That is one whacky solo. So much melody, but all over like a crazy man!! Tasteful like only George could do it.

[@MarkZabel]

Another excellent solo, I agree.

[@Guitaroverkill]

I learned to play guitar by learning the chords in the Mel Bay book. Taught myself.

[@baruchf100]

Always my favorite guitar solo too , glad you choose it

[@garys1092]

Great lesson Mark. Always prefer these less is more melodic solos versus the shred. George was masterful. Very helpful for my practice to hear the tones within the progressions.

[@MarkZabel]

Amen to melody over shred!

[@kellywilliams6151]

OMG, those old Mel Bay books brought back memories of my first guitar instructor, Jim Woody, back in the early 70's! He thought rock music was Bill Haley & the Comets. RIP Mr. Woody of Metro Music.

[@MarkZabel]

I love that!

[@solocam1962]

"Long cool woman in a black dress!" The Hollies ... The song that made me pick up a guitar.

[@MrBKuv]

Something in the way he plays guitar attracts me like no other...

[@MarkZabel]

Yeah!

[@garys1092]

Great lesson, Mark. Excellent choice to help us understand matching chord tones for solos. Great song choice, extremely effective. And George certainly was great at soloing.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks ... and yes, he was!

[@ericheine2414]

Turkey In The Straw is Great Riff based tune

[@MarkZabel]

Oh yes, all those fiddle tunes are great to learn. You'll find "Turkey In the Straw", "Arkansas Traveler", "The Irish Washerwoman" and many other fiddle tunes in ... you guessed it! Mel Bay!

[@juliochingaling5824]

Thank you Mark, great and helpful . Blessings.

[@jimdep6542]

Listening to Clapton play when I was a kid is what inspired me the most. I was listening to Clapton before Cream......such as when he played on John Mayall's " Looking Back" album. Those firey blues leads he was doing always caught my ear ! Here I was, as a young kid playing with plastic green army men on my living room floor listening to all this great music. I ended up being a career bass player but I still want to learn guitar too.

[@MarkZabel]

Cool!

[@user-dz4du5mf8u]

Thank you, Mark, for reminding us of this great solo, song and lesson.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markrobison2454]

Great post Mark! I started taking lessons in 1966 at the age of 9. Like you, I began with the Mel Bay books, then graduated to the Gibson books. Then, my teacher thought I was ready to take on the Mickey Baker jazz books. Those chords were too much for my little fingers, so I gave up on lessons. I can't remember how to read music, but I've been playing for 57 years. The more I learn, the less I know!

[@mkaufmandev]

Me too! I remember telling my guitar teacher back in the day that Let It Be was a lead that made me want to play - he gave me a funny look but taught me the solo.

[@MarkZabel]

So glad you can relate!

[@ronmorey3475]

What a great lesson! This is the type of knowledge that is so important for writing and playing melodic solos that truly fit the song. Such a great example to use, and so well explained. You're a great teacher. Thank you!

[@MarkZabel]

Thank you so much!

[@jeanconstantineau1211]

Outstanding video Mark, love George’s playing and you highlighting chord tones used in this solo was magic. Thank you!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@lylecampbell9036]

My favorite George Harridon guitar are the fills he plays on She Came in Through the Bathroom Window.

[@MarkZabel]

Cool!

[@charlie-obrien]

My first solo that I learned well from outside the Mel Bay books, was from "Wichita Lineman". Very simple, effectively ended on chords and so memorable. I was also eleven and learned it for my folks.

[@MarkZabel]

Excellent. It basically echoes the melody of the song verbatim, as does "Galveston."

[@jimdep6542]

That makes sense. The whole song is a masterpiece.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

I just remembered, Reelin' in the Years by Steely Dan. Great solo there too!

[@MarkZabel]

No doubt.

[@marcum211]

Robert Fripp's solo on Eno's Baby's on fire was always my favorite.

[@mxvega1097]

James Williamson's flourishes at the beginning of "Search and Destroy" by Iggy and the Stooges, and the break later, were what really broke me out of mid-80s college rock. Finally something that said "follow me!".

[@charlesfellows8130]

Good one Mark. Have a great holiday .

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks - you have a great one too!

[@hallittle1432]

Great story and even better lesson that piques my interest to dive in deeper. You always have great content. Thanks!!!

[@MarkZabel]

Awesome, thank you so much!

[@johnjohnson3709]

The solo from Strange Brew by Cream

[@dustybones5150]

"TEARS" John squire. The stone roses

[@davidrmorrison]

So cool to hear this because this solo is the archetype on which I base ALL of my solos. I often return to it to see if I’ve lost any of its nuances, which I often do. You offered new insight, thank you.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad I could help!

[@joycegrove5602]

This break-down is wonderful, thank you, Mark!!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure! Thanks Joyce!

[@A.Briggs628]

I also think that John Lennon’s beginning guitar riff in ‘Revolution,’ was just phenomenal! I feel exactly the same way I did the first time I heard it..makes me happy, and feel like dancing! Man, I miss that guy! I also liked Allen Collins Free Bird solo..Rossington Collins! What a band! Dale Krantz Rossington..what a singer! I saw them live in the 80s in a small arena in New York State..Unbelievable!

[@MarkZabel]

Totally agree on Revolution. I remember buying the White Album and then being totally disappointed by Revolution ... and then doubly disappointed by Revolution #9, thinking that *must* be the one with the rocking opening. LOL! We didn't have Google back then! I came to like the White Album version quite a bit, but it's certainly different.

[@michaelfenske7005]

I gotta tell you, man. That was one of the best several minute guitar tutorials I've ever seen. Maybe it's just that, at this time in my journey, I'm finally wrapping my head around how this stuff works, but this lent a tremendous level of clarity to the way things are coming together for me right now. Thanks

[@MarkZabel]

Glad it helped!

[@paulhunt4690]

Here comes the sun was my favorite.

[@tallpaul1020]

Great lesson and story Mark. Don't forget the solo to Something. It might be the Perfect solo. Thx keep up the great work 🎸

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Paul. "Something" is a beautiful song and solo. Definitely!

[@A.Briggs628]

LOVE that song SO much!! Omg, it’s just so beautiful!!

[@cpguitars1]

The solo to Something was awesome. I remember the first time I nailed it jamming with a bassist that played McCartney part to a T. It was a magical moment for me.

[@tallpaul1020]

@@cpguitars1 I agree, the first time I got it right front to back you'd thought I'd win the lottery 👍

[@CCJLOPEZ1969]

Es un gran solo. Cuando lo escuché por primera vez se me calleron unas lágrimas. Me resultó emocionante, y claro está que lo toqué incontables veces con mis guitarras de todo tipo.

[@MrAxman53]

Mel Bay! Me too! 😂😂😂

[@MarkZabel]

Love my Mel Bay!! (Now, not then)

[@tomfoolery2082]

George has been a favorite for a long time and like alot of others "Something" is most favorite.

[@howie9751]

The single to "Let it Be" was magic, every time I heard it on the radio. The album version wasn't quite the same, and the guitar solo was one of the reasons.

[@MarkZabel]

That's interesting. I feel exactly the opposite.

[@howie9751]

@@MarkZabel A lot of people do. Were you listening to the radio when the song was on the charts?

[@MarkZabel]

@@howie9751 No, I was 3 years old. Was forbidden to listen to FM radio. I bought the single early though ... probably 1972. The story is in the video.

[@embreesmith7613]

I suggested through Mel Bay And Jaxx Lessons In retrospect the jazz has probably made my playing what it is But Michael Schrnker still ROCK'S

[@MarkZabel]

Schenker indeed rocks!

[@lishster]

Good ole Mel Bay books! That's how i learned my chords too. Then I'd park myself in front of my parents 8track/stereo and learned how to play John Denver by ear. Good times and fantastic memories. Thanks for taking me down memory lane.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed the trip!

[@johnbarry731]

This was my favourite solo since I was a kid. I started playing guitar later in life, but learnt this pretty early in my guitar journey.

[@MarkZabel]

It's a great choice to learn.

[@RICCARDOREARDON]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO ❤️ LOVE IT...THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS VIDEO..

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@A.Briggs628]

Mel-Bay books are fabulous! Those are a great collection you have there, Mr. Zabel. You’re a great guitarist! Mel Bay’s Complete Modern Drum Set is also a fabulous book for anyone who loves the drums. I’m glad I clicked on to this video. Thank you for sharing it. 😊

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching ... and relating to Mel Bay. I still play many of those arrangements.

[@bigtimestempelscrapbooking3604]

Ha! I am practicing this solo for a party in a few weeks. And it dawned on me that George was playing over the chord tones. So this was on my list to look into. And here we are. With a first class explanation. Short and to the point. Thanks

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrDoneboy]

Thanks as usual, Mark. Beautiful Goldtop!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@Guithartic]

That Let it Be solo was the first one I learned when I started learning on KZbin. I knew I had to play it.

[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

Great insight, thankyou and subbed 👍

[@MarkZabel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@glaise96]

My favorite George solo is the one on Something, a piece of genius...

[@ziofender6699]

Great lesson 💪🎸 thanks very much 👍

[@nick39]

Great video Mark! One of my favorite solos! Thanks!

[@MarkZabel]

Mine too ... as you've surmised! Thanks!

[@robertnewell5057]

George is completely under-rated.

[@richardgallo3155]

So glad you made this video 😊

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you liked it!!

[@MrDXRamirez]

Play with a big band and you will be forced to map chords and scales on guitar. There is no room for noodling in Big Band music for guitar. Its all rhythm and from the chord changes you will begin to see where your fingers have to go for melodic playing. especially if you pay attention to the piano. The next struggle after you got that down is timing, tone, and hitting the right note at the right time. This experience improved my Blues phrasing which is my original forté.

[@scottkingsley8037]

"Ears and fingers in synch" And that my guitar friends is the goal.

[@peacemeal3196]

beautiful

[@MarkZabel]

Many many thanks

[@user-rx6mo4mk4r]

Yes great vídeo gracias

[@moustachio334]

For me his best solo was Something. Paul's bass lines play the male character of the song and George plays the womans parts. That's why the motif is played in sync obly for the two instruments to start playing their own melodies. What they did the instruments was created a conversation. The solo is the woman's plea to the male character to stay with her. Because of this, it has a unique blend of slides and vibrato. Paul's bass playing sounds much like a dribbling man having an existential crisis. I love how Paul wrote bass. Let it Be is a great solo to me but it's not as unique as Something.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Very interesting, the woman/man interplay you point out.

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you!

[@MarkZabel]

You bet!

[@kungstu22]

Really well encapsulated way to teach this. It’s often too techy. This rocks.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@Ilurk247]

Thanks for sharing. Best solo for me, Bark at the Moon.

[@MarkZabel]

Sure thing! That sort of song isn't to my taste - but ... Jake E. Lee kills it for sure. And it totally fits the song! Great solo! Maybe I'll do that one, just because I'll get to watch the video again. I remember thinking it was cool when it came out. Probably looks "hokey" today, but Ozzie gets credit for letting it all hang out!

[@simantabordoloi]

Very well done !

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you liked it!

[@charlesbeyer7041]

Heh, for everyone who grew up in the 60s and 70s, the Mel Bay books were the go to references. I learned my first chords from those books, but did most of my playing by ear.

[@MarkZabel]

Me too. Although I did Mel Bay (and read) first. Only later did I play rock/pop where I played by ear.

[@tonymemphis72]

I grew up absorbing the essence of the beautiful 70s, my mom said I'd crawl to the mammoth sized radio/turntable that was popular and then attracted by the tunes fall asleep with head on the speaker. I swear it was the Ozark Mountain daredevils if it wasn't it was something similar, I'm playing more than ever now, helps me be stress free and using music to decompress, thank you for helping us fill our toolbox with the techniques to do it...Peace n Love

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks brother!

[@OzForger]

For me , George's solos on "Someplace else" and "Free as a bird"

[@timemerson2691]

Thanks Mark. Awesome content

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@NoviJimB]

There are so many incredible solos to choose from. One of my all-time favorites is 'Blue Sky' by The Allman Brothers. Dicky and Duane both played solos on that, and they played a few harmony parts together as well. That might be my #1 as far as perfection goes. Not to dis George's solo in 'Let It Be' - fantastic. I'd agree with others and say 'Something might be even better. I've never been big on ranking things, it's rare I can come up with a true number one for any category or band.

[@MarkZabel]

One doesn't have to choose. More than 1 solo can be "perfect".

[@crazyantny9161]

Btw, I put Harrison's slide in front the almons any day of the week!!! Some of the hardest guitar to replicate

[@michaelmerrullo2043]

I still like Mel Bay but I've stalled at Grade 3 for the last so many years lol. I love the display.

[@MarkZabel]

LOL! Yeah, book 4 starts getting rough! I limped through book 7, but made it. I found the best arrangements were in books 5 and 6.

[@kevinrutter8248]

wow just magical thanks

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-lo3bh3cl4o]

Steve Stills solos on Carry On were my training ground.

[@user-lo3bh3cl4o]

@@OfficialMarkZabel I won what?

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Great presentation!

[@MarkZabel]

Thank you!

[@leslacey4594]

Excellent Mark

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@allocke9446]

Funny, that's the solo that grabbed me when I was 12. I had gotten the album and saw the movie Let it Be but was mesmerized by that solo. I still love playing it.

[@kennyroadknight1771]

Thanks again.🎸🎹✊

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for listening!

[@noname1st139]

Having played electric guitar for last 3 yrs I had a lot of Eureka moments learning let it be solo,so Many solo's done similar shape

[@jonasperes7998]

Geoge Harrison on Bluest Blues by Alvin Lee, all guitar player must ear it...

[@timswanson9893]

I was thinking Let it Be for the same reasons. Let it Be and Revolution drew me to the guitar.

[@timswanson9893]

@@OfficialMarkZabel I don't know how to message...

[@joeurbanowski321]

Good tip Mark..! Thanks man.!👍🏼

[@MarkZabel]

No problem 👍

[@TonyVirili]

I love this series, Mark. So much taught in such a short amount of time. I too struggled with the Mel Bay Method. When I was first learning guitar at age 8, my father (who was an accomplished musician) taught me using that first book in the series - it was how he had learned. I didn't last very long before quitting. For so many years I hated the fact that I couldn't play, and wished I could. MTV came along and I thought, "How did all these guys (and girls) do it?" About 10 years later, I couldn't take it anymore and started learning again. This time my father taught me how to read chord notation and it was a world of difference. I got pretty good at playing rhythm guitar, but for years I had no idea how to play lead/solos. I thank you and all the others on KZbin who explain these concepts so well. Playing a solo is a such a blast when you understand how to.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks so much Tony!

[@christophernuzzolo5977]

We all suffered with the Mel Bay Method....