how to play "My Best Friend's Girl" on guitar by The Cars | SOLO | electric guitar lesson tutorial

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

For more information on this lesson go here: www.shutupandplay.ca/my-best-friends-girl--rhythm--solo.html

[@alann5003]

Elliot Easton had some of the most creative and memorable solo's in pop/rock history. So underrated.

[@michaelsix9684]

where is he now? amazing guitarist--so glad he was in the band

[@mtheberts]

They are so compact. Here is a new wave band, and he’s bringing in chicken pickin, rockabilly, hard rock, you name it. Who else did that? Each member of the band brought in so many dynamic layers to these perfectly crafted pop nuggets. Like you said - his work is so memorable and creative. And a southpaw.

[@TheMountainDemon]

I've spent 30 years playing metal. Needed to change things up or stagnation was gonna drive me to stop playing altogether. Been working on The Cars, Pixies, Cure, Devo, etc. This video and the one on the rhythm parts have been indispensable. I thank you so much for helping me get out of my creative rut and realizing I can play far more than I previously gave myself credit. Sometimes you just need a little helping hand and your videos have been exactly that. Perfect instruction, pacing, and delivery. As another person said here in the comments, I definitely owe you a beer!

[@b4sloff]

Have always admired this solo. Wish the cars would have continued to keep his guitar out front. Just too damn good. Thank you for breaking this down accurately.

[@imannonymous7707]

Ya tru they never got back to this type of songwriting again...suddenly keyboards became front and center in their sound

[@debaserdeducer4555]

The 80's happened.

[@JohnHWelch63]

First time trying to play a Cars guitar solo. I have a new respect for Elliot Easton. This is a very unique style of soloing and it's difficult to get down, but when I want to learn to play something, I practice relentlessly until I can play it without even thinking about it. This one will just take longer. Thanks for the lesson.👍🤟

[@WhaleBluePRS]

12:11 for the complete play-along at the end. I had to learn this fast for an upcoming gig and this saved me a ton of time. Man this is a terrific lesson! (Donation included)

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thanks for your support! I always do a demo of the song I'm teaching but because of copyright concerns sometimes that might be in a separate video. The best place to take in my content is my website. If there are multiple videos they're all together on the same page: www.shutupandplay.ca/my-best-friends-girl--rhythm--solo.html

[@northernbrother1258]

Elliot Easton is super underrated and one of my favorite guitarists. Infusing their New Wave with country and rockabilly (when everyone else was trying to be Eddie Van Halen) was retro and progressive at the same time.

[@gregdenis5191]

Good post

[@keith612]

Love this comment - Elliot was super unique and technical in such a good way that it sounded simple (but wasn't!). Great call.

[@rockabillytragics2580]

Agreed this is just classic Rockabilly ain't it?

[@saltydog888]

He is highly rated not underrated

[@neilmerola5434]

In a million years I would have Never been able to learn this solo off the recording, just so much original style and bits that dont seem to make any sense in 1,4,5 rock tune ,but Elliot Easton makes it happen. Right up there with a Steey Dan solo !!! Thank You So Much for taking the time to make this tutorial! Mind Blowing Solo !!! SMH !!!

[@wrzkace1]

thats a hard solo! The feel of it, and getting the bends in tune. wow

[@jacksutherland846]

I was eight years old when this song came out, and how I wished I could play those angelic guitar riffs. Thanks to you, it's now a reality! Thank you. I hope to buy you a beer.

[@GoodMrDawes]

It's a good feeling

[@atlgator1928]

elliot easton is a genius, and you're not so bad yourself! thank you for posting this!

[@ronanrogers4127]

...”and way harder than it might look”, well...actually that looked pretty hard!

[@buckeyeshredder6003]

Thank you so much for this great breakdown of this iconic solo !

[@dmarkj22]

After all the years of playing guitar I am more convinced than ever that good guitar playing is all about creativity, feeling and timing. Elliot Easton’s guitar playing is a perfect example of that. I agree with everyone that he is very underrated and under appreciated.

[@deschutesmaple4520]

There are several other tutorials of this song on youtube, but this is the best one hands down!

[@waldrich]

thanks for another great lesson. one of the best examples of elliot easton’s genius.

[@tjnargang7275]

I love the way you teach, you break this solo down in bite size pieces and make it achievable!

[@dejaliloquy]

I like how you play it lots of times its helps cement it into my brain!

[@jimderrickson9896]

Excellent lesson! I've been playing for over 40 years and taught for many of them, and you're one of the best teachers I've seen. Could learn a thing or two from your teaching style, as well as your playing ability.

[@kennrayy]

Thanks - just joined a Cars Tribute band and man ...do I have my work cut out for me. I can play a lot of rock, fusion and some classical as well...but true country picking is frickin' hard - well done sir - you're a good teacher!

[@az10sbum1]

Excellent lesson and breakdown of this solo. This Elliot Easton solo is both incredibly cool and deceptively difficult to play!

[@darrendanger6853]

THANK YOU! You made me pick up my guitar again. More please.

[@pauldevillo]

Excellent tutorial here. Nice to see someone giving Mr. Easton his due accolades!

[@gw2031]

Just fantastic !

[@WysteriaGuitar]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, best guitar teacher on you tube by far!

[@BreadandFaxes]

I've been learning this one lately and it definitely is tough to grasp at first. Has a lot of not very typical patterns and bends. Very kind of harkens back to the older country/western style of playing. Though when you can bust this solo out flawlessly it's bound to turn some heads.

[@anthonyglennmollicasr.425]

I wish I had this lesson 42 years ago:) Would have saved me a lot of heartaches and mistakes!

[@martinruybal1700]

Phenomenal playing. Thank you so much for this lesson.

[@shjhdhah]

some brilliant work.....just jaw dropping what he did......great job walking it thru! Great comment mentioning how learning a solo like this can take other places.

[@gaccutler9526]

Great lesson... so clear... good references to musical structure... and no distractions... brill... thanks

[@karlschihl6655]

that was awesome! always wanted to learn that solo, thank you very much

[@dommccaffry3802]

Real kind of punky rockabilly type vibe, but super creative and skilful. So well constructed and pithy, every riff and note perfect , and then ....... back home baby !!

[@anthonyaricio856]

Such a great guitar player I just love it

[@superflea72]

Always loved The Cars, and your lessons are excellent! Thanks for taking the time to break them down so well. 👍

[@imannonymous7707]

This is the kind of lead player i want to be.......brilliant man,

[@markarita3]

Master teaching. Thank you! Just on note: that "difficult" run shown at 6:06 (when played at normal speed) should REALLY be emphasized that it's a full 6 notes...starting with that quick C# THEN the bend, and not 5 notes starting with a bend - like you're showing many times afterwards. You did play it right at 6:56 and 12:52 though! It IS tricky to land for sure, but that run definitely doesn't start with a bend. I absolutely love your teaching method. Thanks again for sharing!

[@jspop9633]

Great job on this !

[@planetside11]

Awesome solo and taught very well. I can really see the connections between the notes and chord shapes. I always get many ideas of value from your videos and fine teaching.

[@dennisray2821]

you are the best teacher, thank you

[@scootersays]

Excellent solo! Well done!!

[@jimbo33]

Wow, great playing yourself. Elliott Easton is a great and undersung lead guitarist. Saw him live as the lead guitar in the first incarnation of Credence Clearwater Revisited. He nailed it perfectly if not better than the original. Just a great and humble musician!

[@BillQuattlebaum-r9z]

Great guitarists are one thing, but EE is a great guitarist who demonstrates humility. He is so cool!

[@johntrotter4338]

Hats off you nailed that song good job

[@PePe_LePew]

Damn good lesson as always. You’re the s**t man. Will never understand the people giving you a thumbs down. 😎

[@ratliff79409]

They are probably Steele Panther fans, and believe that is good rock and roll.

[@BoomerBends]

That's because almost all of his notes AND timing are wrong?

[@gibson7289]

talk and repitition .too much sometimes.

[@mikemph7779]

Gorgeous guitar !

[@metaloutlander]

If you want to learn songs and solos the right way. Learn from this guy.

[@keithmonske3785]

Love your videos you’re the most accurate guitarist for learning songs that I found on KZbin thanks for the help Work a lot not enough time to play cut to the chase love the lernen

[@christopherfarrington9270]

fantastic lesson well done by far one of my favourites

[@kaveman_realh9224]

I learned most of the solo from GT, but you had a couple of changes that I like to incorporate better. All in all, thanks for giving such a detailed instruction on this solo.

[@tonystevenson26]

Man...awesome job...thanks so much...have always loved this solo

[@nowhereismyhome1458]

Amazing lesson 🙏

[@diamondjim325]

Finally in a band that plays this stuff and I want to thank you for all your help! Gonna donate for sure... Hey, can you do a lesson on Already Gone Solo by the Eagles?

[@gregfloh7732]

Best guitar lesson!!

[@maxdogahumkara]

Alex Lifeson from RUSH would be very impressed with this lead with all the style and chords.

[@orestesmendoza319]

Great player you are

[@davidcameron9587]

Just awesome thank you

[@neiloratz2203]

top notch lesson

[@nicholaswoolfenden5254]

Excellent analysis thank you. Elliot constructs his solos, not just impro widdling which whilst we all do it is meaningless. You can hum his solos, like Brian May's work. I try to teach this but it takes effort and imagination on the part of students. Many just can't do it. Weird.

[@bobbreckenkamp4641]

Great video...thanks!!

[@anthonydemitre9392]

Tried to learn this when the album first came out but could not do it Lol, got all the note right but didn't have the technique back then, Thanks, I totally forgot that great solo and how Hard it was for me to learn at 18 Lol

[@sean68mtown]

Super cool!

[@MisterGoofy808]

Cheers Andy!

[@marksc1929]

..great video... Elliot Easton was very tasteful ... whether it be solos or Rhythm...

[@HarryDetective]

Best guitar teacher on KZbin. Any chance tackling Frankenstein?

[@josephalvarez4131]

So frickin good

[@songman007]

Always informative....Would have been nice to tune up to F...

[@GoodMrDawes]

Brilliant

[@codyyates1045]

Great tutorial. He says this starts in the A minor 5th position pentatonic scale but isn’t he actually playing it in the 1st position F# minor pentatonic position?

[@wellylhakim3619]

Perfect 👍👍👍

[@wrzkace1]

How long did it take you to learn this solo? your a great player thank u

[@BillQuattlebaum-r9z]

That's what I would like to know.

[@31vox]

Good lesson. Would have benefitted from hearing some of a tempo (foot tap) especially bc the solo starts on the AND

[@johnvcougar]

THANK YOU!

[@moanatamati4128]

Awesome!Cheers bro!😉

[@srwaite7]

Good stuff for sure! Btw - What’s the setting on the delay for the solo guitar part?

[@GarySixSixty]

my headz gonna explode 🤯

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Yep, it’s a superb piece of work. Eliot Easton sure could play.

[@geldmeier]

You gotta check out sheer mag from philly

[@brubakersflatcakes9755]

Great!

[@souperdave2009]

🔥

[@Boogieplex]

Came here for the lick at 13:03,wich im sure most did. But its the one lick HE DOESNT TEACH!!!! But i got an idea from watching and rewinding...lol

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

This is the solo lesson. I teach the lick you're talking bout in the Rhythm & FIlls lesson. Best to go to my website where all of the videos are together: www.shutupandplay.ca/my-best-friends-girl--rhythm--solo.html

[@bienvenidovelasco6834]

Forget about sweep picking I want rockabilly & country licks

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

I hope I'm struggling because of my 010s against his 009s ;-)

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

There's a link to my gear page in the description box below each video. I list everything I use there. Cheers

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

@@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials Thank you. So, 010s in the video. No comfort for me, then. That means practicing on those bends. Useful tutorial.

[@fingers002]

Turn off sound effects while illustrating technique - it's acutely distracting.

[@mikeokizichy]

Great lesson, do you have a pee'd off ex girlfriend that keeps giving you a thumbs down?

[@johngallagher672]

That bend is impossible even with .10's

[@deschutesmaple4520]

Wow just an outstanding tutorial, kudos! :-) :-) :-)