Soloing Secrets - Gary Moore

Here's the next episode of Soloing Secrets with Gary Moore. I've featured this late-great Irish blues-rock legend in both a Three-For-All and Chordplay episode in the past, but I figured it was finally time to tackle his impressive/inspiring lead guitar style head-on, which is exactly what this lesson contains - so let's dive in!
This lesson focuses on several specific areas of Gary's playing style, and while I could've featured a ton of standard blues-rock licks/phrases from his music, I decided instead to focus on his targeted melodic phrasing over chords and progressions, which is a large portion of what you'll hear in those classic songs/solos from Gary's lengthy and impressive career. We're also hitting lots of melodic phrases, some slick muted scale/arpeggio ideas, a melodic extended bending idea, and much more!
The song-based examples in this lesson were pulled from Gary's early-mid 1980s output, including those timeless albums such as Victims Of The Future, Corridors Of Power, and Run For Cover, to name a few. Some of the licks/phrases in this lesson came from classic Moore songs such as 'Hold On To Love,' 'Out In The Fields,' 'Always Gonna Love You,' 'Once In A Lifetime,' 'Still In Love With You,' and more!
Needless to say, if you're a Gary Moore and/or blues-rock fan, or a player searching for some new approaches to playing over chords and chord progressions, not to mention picking up a slash of tasty licks/ideas from a bonafide electric guitar legend - this lesson is totally for you! Give this episode a view, leave some comments/feedback, and please subscribe to Late Night Lessons - THANK YOU!
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[@greekfreak1980]

What makes imho, Gary Moore stand out from all the other great guitar virtuosos of the 80's/90's, is the fact that he could shred but also play traditional Blues, equally great. He could literally play a face-melting solo, the one moment and then go on stage with somebody like B.B. King and play an amazing, improvised Blues jam.

[@nomadman123]

Agreed. Gary had so much soul and it really came out in his playing and singing.

[@patzguitarz]

My favorite Gary Moore era. I especially love his killer vibrato, muted licks and open string licks. He was a certainly a guitar genius. Murder in the Skies, Over the Hills and Far Away, Victims of the Future...we could go on and on!

[@transparent6748]

I remember Gary Moore always was voted in as best rock/heavy guitarist in magazines here in Europe 80s,,until a certain Swede suddenly appeared lol..great video again 😊

[@fabiogirardi2050]

Yngwie who?

[@pez---]

His 'blues for Jimi' show was insanely impressive. Monstrous player...

[@leechild4655]

When I heard him doing Red House I had to add that to my spotify favs.

[@alexwillis954]

Yes it’s masterful.. also if you haven’t seen it pickup the tribute to Phil Lynott one night in Dublin with Gary and the past Thin Lizzy members.. truly incredible

[@deanbembridge8640]

I've got both on DVD totally awesome 🎶🎸

[@alexwillis954]

@@deanbembridge8640 same.. got them both on blu ray. Also I have Live at Montreaux

[@timwestcott361]

Always find myself back 'there' - mesmerizing. Emotional and technical - he just let it all out. Inspiring.

[@chrismorris3726]

Cold Day In Hell is Gary on absolute FIRE. Great lesson!

[@greg77hot]

Gary's strength and stamina was amazing.

[@davidsmith6976]

Big Gary Moore fan ,from colloseum II onwards ,he played on others records ,too ,from fusion player Gary Boyle ,to Variations Andrew Lloyd webber ,to his monster first solo LP ,Back on the streets ,saw him in 1980[Corridors of ,very few people turned up,but he gave 100% total ,full on [with Ian Paice ,and Don Airey,he always gave it all ,total real deal,loved his Thin Lizzy stuff,and ,live ,was he became a force of nature ,miss his full on playing ,totally genuine guy,lived for his music,thanks Dave ,as always, top quality,keep em coming.

[@stratman9449]

I'm always here like a shot, when i see Gary Moore.....😃

[@Krullmatic]

Man Dave, you've got one of the best tones I've ever heard! Your vibrato is choice as well!

[@dougstubbs4351]

This is a great lesson like all of them. Gary was a total bad ass. The master of power blues. But he could really jump around and jam with lots of great players. Definitely a important person in the history of the electric guitar and guitar playing

[@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239]

Damn it ... Gotta refill my wine glass. Round 3 :p before I finish out my night. Thanks for the lesson.

[@outtathyme5679]

Invaluable soloing lesson

[@jsin197835]

Thank you,he’s been a huge influence with my playing since I was a kid learning my scales,arpeggios,and chord’s. Chords I learned from a Mel Bay chord book. It opened the door to seeing how music and chord’s are written on the page.

[@czguy3045]

Love Gary. Love his phrasing and note choice, esp notes that he chooses to end particular phrases on. I feel he was often a bit more aggressive than I find ideal esp when playing with others, but he was amazing. Can't believe he's been gone more than 10 years now.

[@backtoshallabal6662]

Gary makes Clapton look like a beginner!

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

He's good..but calling Clapton a beginner your an imbicile

[@hughle2579]

Never liked Clapton !!!

[@iannash1027]

Love this one David. Gary's expressive and emotionally connected solo playing always made his work stand out for me - one of the greats for sure.

[@KajHeGeHaggman]

Thank you, I need to go back to his 80’s era. I have listened so much to his blues era, that I have forgotten about these records. I was lucky to see him live both during his metal and his blues era. Such an amazing player!

[@marcanglin7127]

Love your "Still Got the Blues" framed album up on your right. That album had a major influence on my own guitar playing.

[@jerkerjansson386]

Great album. I saw him live on that tour.

[@tomcox875]

That intro was sweet!

[@PhilFeedback]

Very nice 👍

[@gianpaolousai1768]

The opening jam and the soloing you were doing was amazing

[@williammolina9792]

I saw him on his corridors of power tour.And Run for Cover tour.Hes was amazing back then.

[@gobodega5226]

If you think you can't get any further with the guitar, the video is just right. Your overdrive sound and your vibrato in the intro are once again deluxe plus 👌👏 Gary will forever be one of my heroes. Very nice lesson. Many thanks David!

[@roycekletke8858]

If I recall Gary got into some law suit over Still Got the Blues for you, some European group had the riff in one of their songs. Then he had to sell Greenie after a health setback forced him to cancel a tour. It sure isn't easy but I'm glad to see him getting some recognition. Love this channel.

[@jeffscharfbccanada3054]

One of my favourite of all time. Great one man ❤

[@MercutioUK2006]

Ah, Mr Moore.......probably my first guitar hero - before I even played!

[@mesfigas]

thanks brother

[@sundroppunk1280]

Dig the CME T-shirt! I reside fairly close and love the place - great people, sweet equipment and cool vibe. Thank you for sharing this GM content. He was an amazing talent and influential to so many, including John Norum. 🤙🎸

[@jonholland6067]

And John sykes

[@darrencpayne]

Thank you!

[@thurstonhowls7723]

You’re a really good teacher (not to mention a great player)! Thanks for your videos!

[@roberthamlin6638]

Thank for showing us your book. I just ordered it.

[@jasonpitts8395]

Gary Moore was a beast. One of his live albums, and I forgot the name at the moment, was simply amazing.

[@MrTDembinski]

Great breakdown of a handful of his techniques. Been a fan of SM for some years. He’s a killer. Saw the Dixie Dregs at an open air college show back in 70’s and he’s been the guy for me ever since. Watching your breakdown I see some of his stuff in my playing - I can’t touch his technique but on tone and conceptual can hear it a bit Thanks

[@rudiyantohalim736]

Thnx for this 🙏 Gary is the one who drags me from rock to Blues Rock

[@billtice5057]

The guy changed my life! When I heard Victims of the future back in 1984 as a senior in HS, I had never heard such a ferocious attack on the guitar as with him. Wow…. I still can member the effect it had on me. The man was a beast of a player!

[@billtice5057]

Awesome! By the way, I love your content!

[@uncleremus5046]

Marvelous tone coming outta that Les Paul! Beautiful playing 🍺’ski & I loved Gary especially his time in Lizzy!

[@esteban1487]

The live stuff he did with BB King in 1992 was incredible.

[@frankpaws]

Been waiting for this!!!!

[@binkywarren21]

He had a very unique style!

[@chrishandley]

Excellent, really clear explanation of chord tone soloing! Thank you

[@thejamnasium6447]

Gary was so good. and had monstrous tone.

[@Bernz66]

Corridors Of Power is one of my favorite albums with the song “Wishing Well”…… saw him do a guest spot on Thin Lizzy’s farewell tour when they played the Monsters Of Rock festival 1983 in Dortmund W. Germany

[@johnsaras1]

Yes!! One of my all time favorites! One of my favorite guitar solos of all time was on Shape of Things! If you could nail that solo in the 80’s you were a certified shredder!

[@joelhammond4162]

Great episode. ❤ Thanks!

[@benkoglin60]

Excellent video!! Been waiting for something like this.

[@azbluesdog]

I was into Gary Moore long before "Still Got the Blues." Fantastic rock player.

[@jamesjones-rp6cl]

PURE GOLD !!! AND NOT JUST THIS VIDEO BUT YOUR WHOLE CHANNEL IN GENERAL REALLY !!! Thanks so much huge fan of YOU , YOUR PERSONALITY, TEACHING STYLE , YOUR PLAYING AND EVEN YOUR TONE OF VOICE , LOL Great stuff Dave excellent stuff targeting those route notes in the C# minor pentatonic and thanks for the incredible Gary Moore licks keep up the great work !!! And Tons of love ♥ from Philadelphia !!!

[@heinzconrads5243]

Gary in Collosseum II was absolutly insane stuff

[@davidsmith6976]

Agreed ,from War Games,and Electric savage.

[@heinzconrads5243]

@@davidsmith6976 And Strange New Flesh - just listen to the Joni Mitchell song "Down to you". Gary's playing is so tasteful!

[@davidsmith6976]

@@heinzconrads5243 YES,I have this LP too with Mike Starr vocals,great intro,and some great,early Gary Moore solos .

[@thommyers3080]

Thanks so much again David. yeah Gary Moore one of the absolute baddest and yet most underrated guitar players ever. I love every Era of his music too. I've been listening to the Scars CD and once again you can hear definitely some Jimi Hendrix influence yet he takes it to another level and makes it his own.

[@joebalusikiii5811]

Thanks for this feature David. Gary has been a monster to me since '85. "Once In A Lifetime" is one of my favorite tracks of his. So much energy in that song.

[@richwest6282]

Great stuff Dave. Gary was an awesome player and musician, no doubt. Besides all the great music he created, he was also known for owning a lot of really cool guitars, including the legendary "Greeny" Les Paul, that, if I'm not mistaken, was given to him by Peter Green himself.

[@IIIElijah]

Another great video.

[@randycunningham7318]

Bravo! So informative!

[@tallpaul1020]

Thx for an awesome lesson. Gary Moore is such an underappreciated artist. He is so passionate and plays with so much feeling then he could tear your face off with heavier stuff. Just a fantastic sound. Thx again Dave keep up the great work 🎸🤘

[@belotface]

Love Gary, got to see him with Thin Lizzy. Great Job!

[@davidjones7431]

Great video David. My guitar hero saw him live mid. 2000 He was a force in 80s with Neil Carter on key's best riffs Out in the fields and fast section on Black Rose with legend Phil Lynott. Both dearly missed

[@esteban1487]

Purchased your Target Notes book on Amazon, David. Looking forward to it. Always been a chord tone guy but still trying to grasp "playing through".

[@TheRWE12]

Good stuff. Thanks!

[@PersianRockstar21]

Definitely gonna apply some of this to my next practice sesh. Also, Empty Room live in Stockholm has a lot of cool phrases that I think you should do a video on!

[@russlgtr]

Thanks, I didn't know he had all these great songs. I learned 'still got the blues' though which his greatest hit. So much more though. Awesome

[@jerkerjansson386]

Still In Love With You is on the B side of the Out In The Fields single. One of the first records I bought back in 1984.

[@johnc.8298]

Dave, it's so refreshing to see you using such superior form. So many players don't realize they have a pinky and overuse ring finger by reaching over to the next fret. I also appreciate that you tend to keep to one finger per fret for efficiency and precision of playing. Great to see you using your pinky for bending on the appropriate fret as well. I always find it disheartening to see YT "teachers" teaching bad form to new players. There's definitely a difference between a guitar player and a guitarist.

[@frankiedonofrio5438]

Huge Gary fan!!!!... Thank you for this one!

[@mrmapegothe13th]

Hi Dave! Love this channel and appreciate the deep dive with this video. Would you be able to do a similar dive with Jimmy Herring? He’s one of my other favorites and I’ve cut through your other videos on him. You’re the best!

[@petevb2987]

Thank you Dave. Been waiting for you to do another GM lesson. Excellent choice of luck in this one. Very tasty.

[@voronOsphere]

Beautiful opening jam!!!! Amazing "Soloing Secrets" episode, David! Thanks!!!

[@johannnikolasch5015]

Thank you for lesson 👍🎸😎

[@newrosesartworx4662]

yey...gary moore,one of my big heroes...ace lesson as always!

[@newrosesartworx4662]

No...scam....

[@thebomontellano4996]

The progression sounds like Lights by Journey.

[@michaelpal7641]

God, I just LOVE your channel!!

[@vaneipontes3824]

Mr. Robert William Gary Moore ⚡ 🔥 🎸 Mr. Gary "Lord Of The Strings" Moore 🎸 We Miss You Guy ⚡🔥⚡🔥👊💪🤘😎

[@Just4you2010]

Best of the best lesson, I guess we need this kind of education especially for guitarist. It's so realistic. Do you tend to unlock any other guitar hero secrete? Santana maybe the next one ?.. Thanks so much..!

[@robbo4858]

Your a great player, love your style.

[@danadeerwester8294]

Nice T shirt, from Chitown?

[@christian-van-e]

Gary Moore was one of my biggest influencer. Melodywise he was way better than his biggest 80s rival VanHalen. I saw Moore live several times: you always went home afterwards with a complex. Because as a young kid you got the feeling: I never get That good 😂

[@brianmcdermott281]

Awesome video as always Dave , I would love to see you do a Michael Schenker soloing secrets! Especially UFO Era

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

Gary Moore was a GOD..FACT

[@weshard1]

Gary was a guitarist whose playing could be equally appreciated by those who have never picked a guitar up.

[@flukyreview9128]

I’m surprised you you did not do the iconic and melodic guitar solo Gary Moore did in the song Shapes of things from the victims of the future album.

[@georgebartolo8856]

Thank you for doing this! Moore please lol

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Thank you for the aha moment! Would love to see your breakdown of Signs Of Chaos by Alex Skolnick.

[@63mckenzie]

I noticed Gary used the Django method of fast playing.

[@glentodd6064]

Sweet

[@rigmormortis164]

I love this,but where is the vampire,that was a great sounding amp,I got one myself,love your channel btw🇸🇪

[@waynegram8907]

LATE NIGHT, Try to make a Gary Moore lesson on him using harmonic minor licks over what types of chord progressions. I'm not sure what you mean by playing scales and modes "through" chord progressions instead of 'OVER" chord progressions. It would have been nice to give a bunch of examples of "through" chord progressions compared to "Over" chord progressions

[@carlovalley]

Hey David great content! And what is you’re setup? You have a very nice tone

[@patrickwalsh6873]

3:20 Skid Row were an Irish band, out of Dublin.

[@christineblack4654]

can anyone on youtube play the full the messiah will come again live edition song. so good.

[@RolleHardrocki]

I love your lessons and they are inspiring! But I noticed that you have some active thing going on with the microphone that makes some of your talking disappear behind the guitar playing.

[@PetraKann]

Soloing “through” the chords rather than over the chords.

[@abnzg]

Gazza changed the way I play.

[@RobGarlandLA]

Great to see this lesson David! Thanks for doing it. Gary was my favourite guitarist growing up and still is. Colosseum II, Lizzy, the rock years, the experimental stuff, playing on other people's records such as Cozy Powell and Mo Foster, BBM, the blues....I loved all of it. My fave was the mid-80's though. I wore out 2 VHS copies and a DVD of the Stockholm '87 concert. Such an inspiration! I wrote a track called "44 Moore" as a tribute. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZmTimajrM-BnJI

[@esteban1487]

Soulful, melodic, and taken too soon.

[@boobookittyfuck1235]

FYI Skid Row were Irish, not British.

[@hue75]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4nIoKylhdKpnrM. This was interesting from Gary. A bit o' jazz.

[@ReflectiveColor]

you may see that even player as you have no stable bending while you playing GM ... it's a common issue putting a kind of over vibrato ... GM is bending with second finger which gives him this stability and clear bending ... it's not because of the finger strength, it's because of the angle ... GM is a very complex end to end musician ... it's very difficult to follow him just on musical or just on technical side

[@linnane666]

Skid Row were Irish not British

[@wiesawskora5309]

Widzę tendencyjna reklamę,, zobaczysz że wyprowadza nas z Unii,, a czym jest unia,,? nie dominacja jednego z państw? Tak to to obecnie wygląda, a takiej dominacji nie chce, nie godzilel się kiedy głosowałem za unia, dzisiaj głosowałbym przeciw, gdyż uważam że nie ma Unii bez dominacji jednej ze stron

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

all that tone out of a berringer modelling amp..just shows were the tone comes from

[@poppaboppa6000]

I met Gary Moore at this dive bar in 1992. After the show I blew him. Awesome time.

[@jonholland6067]

Great news and something to puff your chest out about