Richie Faulkner - How to Build a Creative, Emotive Solo

From Guitar World Holiday 2018
Speed of Flight by Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest
CONSTRUCTION ZONE
How to Build a Creative, Emotive solo
There are so many creative ways in which a guitarist can grab the listener’s attention at the beginning of a solo. Here Richie Faulkner looks at some effective ways to say, “Listen to me and check out what I have to say!”

[@beastofthepriest]

6:51 "Be Glenn Tipton. If everyone was Glenn Tipton, the world would be a better place." - Richie Faulkner

[@pedraw]

Richie has a level of burn that is incredible. Every time I want inspiration I watch his EMGTV video playing his Les Paul doing a demo of the 57/66 pickups. Smokin.

[@caseyjones952]

Ditto!

[@johnsanchez8612]

Hahaha no way me too

[@shredhero]

Same here especially his solo for Organas Rage \m/

[@felixplaza823]

Exactly the same for me!!!!

[@SWIFTY5150]

If I had 1/10 of this guy's talent and 1/2 of his modesty, I'd be happy.

[@angusorvid8840]

He understands the art of the conversational solo and really knows how to utilize the pentatonic to this end. Excellent player, very well cultivated style and well honed technique. A true ace.

[@louisegormley7461]

Any guitar player who mentions Rory Gallagher knows their shit, a great lesson from a fantastic guitarist, Rock On Richie!!

[@pretendofficer]

It is genuinely awakening how he talks about building a solo.

[@alienautopsy9326]

Ritchie is the man. Talk about taste and grace

[@Timeshifter32]

That is probably the BEST guitar advice i have ever heard in my life.

[@repetitivemotion]

For me Blackmore is the best at creating soulful solos with the correct amount of space between the notes and building up to the climax. Having said that I just saw and heard Richie Faulkner for the first time at the 2021 Priest Chicago concert (in Rosemont) and he was fantastic, I was really impressed with his playing and stage presence. Our seats were right in front of him. Being a lead guitarist in a cover band, I learned a lot from Richie that night.

[@MichaelBrown-ny3et]

I’ve been a fan of bands, and I love Judas Priest but I’m a Richie Faulkner fan as well. Killer guitarist. Watched him at the Fox in Atlanta and was 10 feet away. Best concert I’ve ever been to and the closest to the stage. It’s worth spending the extra money to get a little closer because it’s a completely different experience. Richie Faulkner owns the place when he walks on stage but yet humble enough to let Rob Halford still be the front Man. Amazing concert, one of the best I’ve ever been too. Uriah Heep was also very good.

[@turkeeg7644]

What a great lesson. Bruce Lee spoke extensively on this very concept. To be yourself. Discard what is useless,absorb what is useful, and imprint yourself on what's left. Removing the unnecessary to reveal what is there. Like Michelangelo. Great life lesson as well.

[@kosmonument2682]

Best guitar player alive as far as I'm concerned.

[@dgs931]

I really rate Richie Faulkner - I think he's at the top of his game in the industry. He draws on Schenker and Zakk but adds his own twist ...he's definitely put his 10,000 hours in and more playing little dives daaaarn saaarf (only Brits will get that), seems like a lovely chap too. Well done RF!

[@teerexness]

That's the coolest V guitar I've ever seen.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

then buy one.

[@teerexness]

@@chrisdaviesguitar I haven't done any business, nor am I likely to, with Gibson (or it's affiliates) since they torpedoed Opcode Systems in 1999. It's more of a commentary on Mr. Faulkner's good taste.

[@shredhed572]

@@chrisdaviesguitar Thing is, Gibson built his guitar. No Sig the artists get are production guitars. The Epi version of Ritchies is just an Asian Epiphone

[@KaoswareMetal]

really inspiring guy :)

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

he's guitar influence 4 me

[@MrPittsbrother]

Humble best guitarist. Much respect old son. You deserve your place.

[@jaimealexisedades8871]

Great statement from a metal pro Richie Faulkner!!!!

[@satiroglu44]

Listen Love To Love and you'll get what he describe at the beginning where he define the "solo". Great description, great exampling, I'm happy he really understands and knows the deal, KK's vest won't fit without. Huge respect brother and you were amazing the other day in Nancy

[@caseyjones952]

Thanks, Richie...and Glenn, for the great tips!!

[@stevenbardsley2489]

Ritchie seems like a real humble rock star!🤟👍

[@peterkelly8357]

Great advice.... for any musician whatever the style or instrument

[@scottchilds5726]

I'm gonna get back into studying music again, my only musicIan Rhoads Rhoads. Started playing in Aug 1984. Tribute album is my favorite one, they are all the greatest to me, rock on my friends. And loud to mean it.

[@miltonmoore2823]

i saw you Richie Faulkner in Judas Priest Firepower South American tour!! Get well soon brother!!

[@gitaaa7740]

This guy is so cool!

[@ivorharden]

Finally a guitarist who's not scared to say Blackmore is a influence on camera.

[@zenica12]

why would be scared of saying? a lot of guitarists credit him as a major influence

[@4572dk]

He's referring to Yngwie

[@giannisvar4414]

@@zenica12 not really for some reason not many mention him

[@FatalArrivalMetal]

He is the man! Fantastic guitarist! \m/ \m/

[@MacedonianGrace]

Those pickups , they sound awesome

[@58flyingvjp]

PROFOUND. . . He's got it

[@purplecow5150]

Great stuff. Richie is awesome 😎🤘

[@mariocruz977]

Hey Richie you are the one who inspire me ,!,!,!

[@dylanhighwood7458]

If everyone was Glenn Tipton I would be so fucking down for that. Think of all the badass music we would have

[@lalmalsawmachhangte620]

2nd...I love this type of lesson

[@keithkerns3693]

Fantastic player and teacher

[@Olegstuff21986]

Richie seems like a nice, down-to-earth type of guy. I really like his approach to solos and the way he consciously and structurally goes about it. Too bad him and KK don't seem to get along.

[@76Blacklabel]

Very good!! Amazing guitar player!! 🤟😖🤟

[@julianalderson6996]

love it., so well said" i dont play much gat but love it" be shit every leads the same" cheers to all bein yourself" n soundin" good!

[@stevetautog880]

ya know , I never held a flying V in my hands, but I like the way ( because of its unique design), Richie can "cradle" set it against his leg so it seems to be leveraged just right I know with out a strap it is always a difficult task to get my strat to lay comfortably in my lap when seated

[@JJSkywalker2407]

Richie has a nice Epiphone Dot reminds me of my first guitsrvit had the union jack flag design

[@Motherloadrocks]

cool guy,great player

[@quintstone4248]

2:53 shankner 4:15

[@manuelr.5558]

Richie really was the best choice to replace K.K Downing. He is so transparent to the fans and an anointed king on the guitar🤌

[@StaticResurreXion]

Richie is a tremendous player and has the right mentality but this is actually his biggest weakness. I honestly don’t know how he keeps his original solos straight from song to song because they all sound the same. He has the right idea and unbelievable skill, but he needs to push the envelope on his own playing far more than he is right now.

[@bfd-tv6mf]

True about the blues! If there’s no blues in your musical DNA you’ve got no soul. The only thing you can do is technique wizardry but then you’re just a technician.

[@davidstock2713]

Richie very similar to schenker, in regards to so much within 1-2 chord progressions. If just hearing, not viewing, one would think he's neck wide. But opposite.

[@chrischoir3594]

Richie plays like Zakk Wylde and Doug Aldrich

[@apeyhuang8729]

That's why Richie can join to JP.....

[@Joao-fn6bj]

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE MUSIC STARTING THE VIDEO

[@CliffKant]

He looks like Witcher!!

[@myufostory689]

Im still trying to find me after 30+ years.

[@julianalderson6996]

like bro said just concetrian n time" fuk wish i did it.

[@JohnnyBargeldBoom]

4:16

[@lifeisnice23]

How to build a creative emotive solo?! Go listen to any of Michael Schenker's songs from the last 47 years, that's the secret! 🤘🤘

[@huguesagoras3204]

Who are the 9 hearing impaired who didn't like Richie's playing... oh yes, damn, he doesn't tap & sweep....

[@Josemo123]

I didn't know I was gay but then I saw and heard Richie Faulkner. Gay and proud