The Final Countdown Guitar Solo Lesson - Europe

[@rodneywatkins4731]

This solo is so timeless, it has zero fat on it, just pure melodic bliss by mr. Norum

[@BlueHood357]

I’m not ready for this sadly 😢

[@SergeantPerrawn]

@@BlueHood357 dont give up

[@tatyonajoyea6952]

This is one of the best solos of all time, in my opinion. I also love the Round and Round guitar solo by Ratt. You’re the best teacher on KZbin.

[@mursyida1077]

❤p❤u

[@darrenc8776]

Really had to argue with that

[@tatyonajoyea6952]

@@darrenc8776 I said "one of the best" - my listening list is long and full of great guitar solos: 22 Acacia Avenue, The Prisoner, Wasted Years, Alexander the Great, Hallowed be Thy Name, and The Trooper, all Maiden songs. Add Freewheel Burning, Screaming for Vengeance by Priest; Balls to the Wall, Fast As A Shark by Accept; Bark at the Moon, Crazy Train, Miracle Man, and Mama, all by Ozzy. So Europe is somewhere in there, amongst these and not necessarily at the top of the list. I really had to add that in there. It's just a partial list. I didn't include Annihilator, Megadeth, Overkill, WASP, AC/DC or the outro solo on Metallica's Fade to Black, and Kill'em All has a few as well.

[@darrenc8776]

😂 brilliant love all those. There are so many unbelievable solos to choose from. I think the solos on Priests pain killer are fantastic.

[@Rubinkys]

​@@tatyonajoyea6952simply put Tornado of souls Best guitar solo ever improvised, period. Easy W no diff hands down no further arguments with that.

[@lueysixty-six7300]

Its surprisingly easy for how "shreddy" it sounds. I just came off trying to play EVH's Beat it solo for MJ...and that sounds similarly shreddy...but is waaaaay harder!

[@stepladder3257]

This solo is proof that melody is more important than technicality, but if you’re EVH, it’s technically melodic

[@IloveMyCatMabel]

Me who has no idea what evh is😂

[@Polyphiafan72]

​@@IloveMyCatMabel how can u not know Eddie Van Halen

[@ninerSFniner]

That's a beautiful tone.

[@cbcacbca]

That pentatonic rundown in the middle is absolutely magnificent. I've heard it 100's of times and it still gives me the shivers.

[@Goldadon]

Definitely! It's very bluesey. Somewhat reminds me of slash his style.

[@floshjix02]

Quick tip on the arpeggios at the beginning, when he hammers on 10, on the E, DONT, just pick it THEN pull off. It will save you frustration and it sounds just as good

[@springo3639]

what should i do instead?

[@bickoybueno179]

I really love the way you teach every single step of the solo keep it up

[@matkerr4825]

I'll just stick to 7 nation army

[@IloveMyCatMabel]

I am also learning that one!

[@RobinDybvad-wc4rw]

😂

[@domdom9496]

I think the 2 down picks are correct but what is essential imo is the ever so slight pause after the very 1st downward pluck which allows for that 'gallop'. Secondly imo there should be a flick -action down on the 1st string which allows for a definite hammer on on the 1st string.

[@andycorns6606]

Totally correct. Imagine you are picking every note. Which you’re not but this will help the phrase. B B D D F# D . Which gives it that gallop . So John is playing: single B single D F# pull off to D And it’s tricky to get out of the mode that you’re doing.. good luck

[@angelicamariaquezadagallar2172]

Carl you are Awesome. From Pantera's solos to this epic solo. Just fantastic

[@emgex]

People think the hardest part is the sweep picking, he hardest part of the solo is actually the bluesy lick that comes after the first sweep picking stuff...

[@luffymonkey492]

Man your the man i tried searching all tabs of this song yours are the easiest to learn great thank you

[@Paulo-ss3fi]

You help me so much, im even learning english

[@LuMartinelli]

Interestingly enough, the hardest part, as usual, is the less flashy-more bluesy part. The one at 4:48. That will fuck up your day

[@sirtogii5216]

lol no kidding! Really struggle to get the timing on it :-D

[@JoeMama-dl3nh]

Dude it's so awkward

[@brucealcoriza1606]

Hi ! Carl, just want to say hi ! and thanks so much for all your guitar lessons here in KZbin...Been a fan since (even though I never subscribed to your channel) and been watching some of my favorite songs and solos that you taught like Something by The Beatles, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, etc...I have actually learned and mastered them because of you...I just thought that you're one of the most under appreciated guitar teacher here in youtube...In my own honest opinion, I think that you're better than Marty Schwartz, and everyone else because your tone and licks are more accurate, sounds like the original recording of these songs that you teach...keep up the great work ! Thanks a lot again from the bottom of my heart...

[@slipknotmfkrlocust8843]

Do you like Marty Schwartz?

[@VaporProject]

Hey guys, for those of you who mastered this solo, I've got a question. I am wondering how did you manage to play it as fast as it should be cuz i've been practicing for a week non stop and my finger placement is perfect however i don't seem to be picking fast enough to achieve the awesome sound, you guys have any tips on how i can improve my speed? thanks. Those who have the same problem feel free to say so!

[@MrMielonyhoo]

+VaporProject first of all ...disappear from here :) this lesson's complete waste of time....all wrong...i mean the arpeggios.not acurate(easier than original i'm afraid).get the guitar pro i suggest and start from the beggining.its pretty easy up to 80% of speed....or even 85(which sound fuckin hilarious anyway)....yeah but the rest (like 15-20%) its your hard work...i'd say good few weeks 45 mins a day:( .but u know ...some people got talent...i dont know you :).i'm on 90% now after over 20 years guitar playing ...it's still tough mate...i'll post it soon ...i know that ...hellllllllll of a solo !.take care

[@Harmonic14]

Look up David Escobar's video. The tabs are slightly different from what he plays in his video, but the technique is flawless.

[@slipknotmfkrlocust8843]

You can alternate pick, or down pick. I prefer down picking, because it is easier for me. But your choice.

[@dylang3142]

I'd also recommend watching Ben eller, he did an in depth picking lesson on it :)

[@k.lalrinsangisangtei9801]

after you can play technical difficulties you will find it easy

[@Raul1Silva]

Holy crap, fun way for me to finally learn how to start sweep picking! Thank you!🤘🏼

[@ВладимирКалининский-н4т]

Огромное СПАСИБО!!! Наконец-то объяснили и показали!!! Уже готов был гитару сломать о свою несмышленную голову..

[@linggaganachannel5776]

Thanks for all the time, I really appreciate ❤🙏

[@jorgedinis3]

What a beautiful sterling music man you got there

[@madihumadi2890]

You are so good with your teaching steps 👍❤ I love you from Yemen

[@richardrussell4065]

incredibly simple, so beautiful

[@B9ashtima]

I was really hoping you had a video for this one so I searched it up anyway and had a big smile to see it there. Thx for the great videos I use them a lot

[@ponguth8425]

Thank you sir, you are my favourite guitar teacher

[@steveboxing]

One the most helpful guitar videos I've watched.

[@calvinfeng5357]

EDIT: This is definitely a great tutorial, thank you for creating great content) I was wondering that, instead of hammer on 14th fret, why not let the up stroke movement naturally hit the E string after the mini sweep pick? The motion feels natural to me. 2x 16th note sweep, then 2x 32th note with up pick motion + pull off.

[@andycorns6606]

Totally right, you have the opening phrasing wrong. Let’s imagine you’re picking every note just for the time values. It would be like this: B B D D F# D John plays single B single D F# pulls off to D It’s tricky up to speed. But you’ll get there

[@Americanpatriot68]

Awesome! Everything it rocks. Love those unison bends. Sounds kiiiillller!

[@edwardglyons]

Well look at this awesome gem hidden way. Damn! May not be “Liberty” however, it’s an absolute almost do. Thanks so much Carl.

[@juandiegoboterobarrera9777]

Thank u so much Carl, greetings from Colombia!

[@yangomar335]

4:48 are the hard part hahaha

[@esscee96]

ikr I expected to spend more time on the intro bits :P But this has me slowed down!

[@peterdimitrov6214]

@@esscee96 LMAO i can't get the intro everything else is so easy.. those sweep things are so confusing to me. :D

[@esscee96]

@@peterdimitrov6214 it's okay it'll come with time and practice :D keep at it. After finally learning it I managed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2azYXZjh7GMbas

[@madden7732]

@@peterdimitrov6214 its actually with alternate. John does it and did it that way.

[@PhilosophyofGuitar]

@@madden7732 Not exactly alternate picking but John picks 3 notes then pulls off 1, picks 3 notes then pulls off 1. It's fine to do a 2 string sweep for the first 2 notes because sweeping is actually picking. But it has to be followed with an up-pick because one of the coolest thing about these arpeggios and the overall solo is that staccato/percussive feel. In this video, he's picking just 2 notes and then plays 2 legato notes which removes some of the coolness and uniqueness of the sound. Also John ends each arpeggio on the B-string note, except for the last G-arpeggio. Here he's not playing any of these last notes. Another way to put it is that each arpeggio shape, John plays the note on the B-string 6 times, here he's playing this note only 5 times and omitting the last note each time. The trickiest thing about this arpeggio lick is the timing.... It's polyrhythmic and has a 5/4 feel. So the placement of the notes are unintuitive. The B-string note never falls on the beat except for the very first note of each new arpeggio/chord.

[@tuckedaway4400]

This is the kind of pace i like! Great work 👏

[@wizhnew1237]

It looks easy but so hard to do that Carl. I have to try harder. Thanks.

[@JoeMama-dl3nh]

4:46 Use this time stamp to repeat this tough ass part

[@kazialam317]

WOW!!! I just hit the like button and it turns into 10K!!!

[@bagidosmusiccamp1360]

Bravo man.its so easy to understand how to play..🤘🤘👍👍👍

[@thear1s]

These arpegios are completely insane. 5 times the same 3 notes pattern + 1 final note in a 4-beats measure. Playing the notes fast is only half of the way to mastering this solo.

[@MoonWalker777]

the correct way is to play in 4/4 . this way its devided in 4 parts/ but every beat it starts with a different note. Find more correct lesson ...

[@byenhokage8502]

You are good teacher.....easy to learn...keep going man.... From Malaysia

[@ibanezRG83]

Byen Hokage aku pun dari malaysia..selalu tengok video dia ni 😅😅😅

[@skylinegt-rkenjirb26dett34]

Terbaik nieeeee

[@Solosmemoraveis]

Nice video brother... thanks...from Brazil...🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@uzieltorres9022]

my pinky went numb after getting the sweeps up to speed.thanks for the great lesson though carl!

[@DjowZDjowZ-de8xd]

This was nice to watch amigo.

[@caffeineaddict5124]

It's definitely not pure semiquavers (16th notes) in the arpeggiated lick. The original pulloffs are demisemiquavers (32nd notes). Not to take anything away from your actual playing...

[@tobiaswretborn4221]

So true! Just spent 2 hours on getting the flow for that part. That 32 note really makes a huge difference.

[@patrikstanic5250]

Very good lesson! You make everything look so easy.

[@floriann.o.s7794]

Petit conseil pour le riff principal c'est la main droite qui fait tout le boulot bon courage les amis 🎸

[@wedsonalves2888]

excelente aula, ninguem ate hoje ensinou tão bem quanto voce! adorei a aula..muito simples vendo voce

[@CPUrafael]

Great lesson, thanks, Carl!

[@skchin3791]

Thank you so much. It was really clear teaching. So cool.

[@muichiro765]

You're rock man! Thanks for sharing this tutorial

[@apri13hernandez94]

Thanks my friend for sharing 😁❤️🇵🇭🤟

[@mahavirjain_music]

Best tutorial💯🎸🎸🤘

[@dcwolf421]

All-time GREAT solo... did you ever hear his version of Flight Of The Bumblebee? it was on a live concert.

[@knight2000-NC]

excellent lesson, wish i could still play. This sounds great!

[@jrglock34]

Nicely done, Carl!

[@andyuk36]

fantastic teaching tecnique...thanks

[@juanman1]

Lessons are awesome, the best on youtube. It's be great if you would comment on what key and what scale these solos go over.

[@vhoncorsino7002]

Nice one tutorial master

[@blizzeyeblizz7239]

Nice axe❤

[@wendywerd3792]

Thank you buddy rockers shall never die🤘

[@drmanhattan225]

Fantastic Carl many thanks.

[@magaiver-xt5yg]

fantastica Lesson ....Thank you very much

[@chugmania320]

I struggled with this solo for a loong ass time

[@youlearnmusic5669]

You always have fantastic videos!

[@gypsysteve3576]

Thanks man. What amp are you using? Nice tone

[@EverettVernon72]

He uses a fractal axe fx

[@gypsysteve3576]

@@EverettVernon72 thanks

[@pyrrhuscunanan1554]

youre the best teacher

[@Chinito1027]

i think i can do this, ill practice

[@Chinito1027]

i did it guys 😂 i now know how to solo dis song, using metronome is the key believe me

[@myatnoenoe8747]

thank you

[@Darkness780]

Thank you master

[@pontakornkladniam637]

Thanks you

[@llahsr]

great gonna be our latest cover, great tutorial carl

[@ibrahimlahlou4228]

ride the lightning by metallica !!

[@malasaha4447]

Allen Galloway I also

[@edieputu]

great one Carl

[@SimonFlex]

Thank you so much!!

[@kellylucas2633]

I downloaded this on rocksmith and I want to nail this solo

[@zep3707]

imma play this

[@zep3707]

i love 80s rock music

[@igorbegic2806]

great lesson 👍👍

[@MrDougzurita]

Fantastic very good

[@roderickpatterson5218]

This is a strange request but it's an evermoving, wierd, a tad dated, but IMHO actually a VERY fun song to play! It has no solo but the song is so fun & different it's as if the song is sort of a solo. I'm talking about....WHIP IT, by DEVO. LOL, Yeah ,I know , it's DEVO but reserve judgement from a hard rock lover! Also Surf Melody (or medley?) by Jr Brown. It also keeps chugging along, is long and somewhat challenging! And maybe how to get that tone from the guitar riff of "James Bond"! I'm sure a Fender Twin & Strat or Tele are quintessential elements needed to dial in that sound. O.K. I'll not press my luck anymore. These are just some songs I've stashed in my head over the years to have fun with! TAKE CARE!!

[@musicmatti]

from 5:10 it is the same trick as Eddie does in Jump …but with out the tapping

[@teodorobenitez1213]

Thanks Carl!!

[@mauriciogomesdossantos1754]

excellent class thank you very much

[@8hazlifahimi921]

Can i use this for acoustic guitar

[@studiobarnsley]

Any chance you could do Motorcycle Driver by Satriani please?

[@lutzkopp89]

Excellent Dankeschön

[@mick2181]

The best lesson on you tube !!!!!!!!!!

[@eddiemattison7792]

good talking us through!

[@weejim48]

Great vid. Thanks

[@charlielebon78]

Hi Carlos,my name's Carlos from spain,i discovered your channel one year ago,i have to say i love it,you lesson are really easy to learn,any chance to do some songs of Europe like yearsterday's new a súper rock song or devil sings the blues,thanks

[@leematoadgaming4945]

If I can learn the solo to Beat it Eddie Van Halen I should be able to learn this.. only been playing 9 months but fuck it I will learn it. Just need that quick video help to get my flow going

[@danielbaranya3530]

Thank you! I learned it! :D

[@cmolbanget3846]

Cool man thanks👍

[@haibui5568]

Thanks a lot friend 🤗😊

[@supermonster9917]

thanks for the solo could please do dirty Diana or the thrill is gone

[@jamesfoster6415]

do

[@freshyz2963]

everytime i do the arpeggios at the beginning the b string keeps ringing out and it messes me up, any tips?

[@tishaanants]

So if you're using a metronome it's 4/4 16th notes: 12 10 14(10) 12 10 14(10) 12 10 14(10) 12 10 14(10) 12 10 14(10) 12 And so on

[@MattyTheTobaccoCamel]

Guys help every time i playing first part of this E making strange noises

[@LoneRanger-ge1br]

How do i get the same tone on my line 6 spider IV 15

[@dogfoodeater8199]

Can you please do a tone tutorial

[@scotticusnorvegicus]

Well explained 👍

[@ekdonsukhamass6581]

Hey I'm noob guitar player! Tq bri

[@ashmenbraganza28]

Thank you sooo much ☺

[@sebastiangrundstrom9357]

please do a lesson europe-carrie solo. And would be nice if u did some def leppard as well.