These Two Solos Made Me a MUCH Better Guitar Player

In this video I explain how two guitar solos taught me the playing techniques and theory I still use to this day.
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[@RickBeato]

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[@leesmith6481]

What about a top 10/20 instrumental rock songs

[@drujohnson2519]

What I dig about your content is how excited you get about music, on no other channel have I really witnessed this! 👍👍

[@huang3218]

Hello, teacher. I don't know how to buy it. I show my support for you

[@phillc1073]

you never speak of santana,beck,or townsend...any reason why?

[@huang3218]

I don't have a dollar account. Buying is a headache

[@guitaro5000]

You started learning guitar in the golden age of guitar. A time when not only innovation was high, but appreciation was high, as well. I'd be excited, too!

[@OmeSees]

and the players were high, too.

[@skookum112]

@@OmeSees this is great 😂

[@robertakerman3570]

My instructor wouldn't allow the "strum/picking" hand anywhere near the frets. Then after the aforementioned, then later Stanley Jordan(?) I just gave up.

[@tiacho2893]

@@robertakerman3570 I think the first time everyone sees Jordan play, they have a moment of "Wow! I didn't know you could do that!" Then they spend the next few weeks trying to do it.

[@robertakerman3570]

@@tiacho2893 I should have pursued, but I'm just lousy @ music.

[@fivewattworld]

That Carlton solo left most of us just shaking our heads. It makes sense that you were the kid that figured it out. :)

[@Recordingcrave]

One of the best videos out there on playing solo's in chord shapes I've seen. Ricks breakdown of Kid Charlemagne, honestly, should be a must see whether you're just starting out learning lead guitar or intermediate guitar player and even an advanced guitar player if you aren't using chord shapes in your soloing. Lightbulb moments! Literally step by step and easy to understand, maybe a little harder to learn and execute but a superb video to advance your playing. A couple other serious players that cover this are Guthrie Trapp and Shawn Tubbs. Excellent video Rick! Thank you!

[@Nicky-T]

Agreed

[@davewebb9452]

I've been playing for forty years. No one has ever given me such an accessible viewpoint into the magic that is Mr. Carlton's solo on Kid Charlemagne. I'm thinking about guitar entirely differently now. Thank you.

[@ciccaj]

If there were a Teaching Hall of Fame, Rick would be a shoo-in.

[@augustdaye2746]

Yes. Rick Beato is America's Music Laureate.

[@playhooky]

Yes, his passion is contagious. As a flute teacher, I wish I could duplicate him and ignite passion in my current unmotivated student, but I just don't have what he has personality wise.

[@Brettwbeyer14]

He's also a legit creative music artist. He's produced a lot of records with his creative imput.

[@Heyjonjohnson]

Amen, he would

[@TheJuggernautv2]

So wait, playing minor pentatonic rooted from on the third of the major chord? That blew my mind!

[@lyndabyrne6080]

The solos are from Hey Joe by Jimi Hendrix and Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan (solo by Larry Carlton). Classics.

[@lancesabin4114]

Larry********

[@minnesotajack1]

From that era, I’d throw in Don Felder’s solo on One Of These Nights. Great bending, String skipping, changing tones over the chords.

[@jonRboy]

Don Felder is a great guitarist!

[@jackheinemann8780]

That was one of the first solo's I learnt! It's a pretty basic solo theory wise, but great fun to play

[@colinboutilier]

masterpiece of a solo "telling a story" that fits the song

[@stephenwoodring7839]

I’ve learned that one one of my most favorites ever Don Felder what a great guitar player that Solo reminds me of a saxophone solo

[@andyfrost8656]

Oh man, Fielder's phrasing and tone is beautiful. Try and Love Again, After The The Thrill is Gone... beautiful stuff. This video is great. I have renewed enthusiasm about Larry Carlton.👌🏼🎵

[@eggplantbren]

Somehow I knew it was going to be Kid Charlemagne, but nobody was here to see my epic prediction

[@InvestmentJoy]

I'd love to see like a flow chart connecting guitarists and their influences, to those they influenced. 50s blues influenced 70s rock, 70s rock influenced 80s metal, 80s metal influenced the lash back from 90s grunge and so on. Individual guitarists influence other styles heavily

[@jimshultz7043]

Last time I was at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they had an interactive exhibit that did just that. Made me wish I had more time there...

[@Godskingdomwithin]

What happened to the 60’s? ;)

[@marcio_souza007]

@@Godskingdomwithin DRUGS influenced 60's Rock.

[@RFDlic]

@@marcio_souza007 Drugs are only one more sign for neglecting former methods and influences. Let's say: "daddy is addicted to alcohol, I don't wanna. I want something different"

[@RFDlic]

To think of a flow chart of influences seems to be a little bit too easy. There are multiple influences and there are also effects the other way around.

[@aj_page_]

We’re the same age Rick and it dawned on me that you were the friend I was always looking for in NJ when I was 15 ….Thank you for the outstanding work you do for all your new friends around the globe ….Much respect👍

[@adamcrowe8372]

David Gilmour’s solo on “Time” is a great example of how to compose a solo and one I learned a lot from after figuring it out. It’s not my favorite of his but superbly constructed.

[@cervgiovanni]

One of the best ever in my opinion

[@jimyoung9262]

Great solo.

[@DBakerDJ]

TOP 5 ALL TIME FAVS FOR ME SINCE 75!! STILL GETS CHILLS NEAR THE END OF HIS SOLO, WHEN HE WALKS IT UP TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LICKS EVER PLAYED!!

[@stephenwoodring7839]

Great buildup of a solo . David Gilmore is a master of this follows the chords really well add some sixth runs on the A chord Just a beautiful and emotional solo

[@We_Seek_Truth]

The solo on 'Time' is possibly my favorite all-time.

[@DARKRID3R89]

I am studying the "kid Charlemagne" solo right now,for the rockschool grade exams. This video is very helpful to me, I appreciate you.

[@harrygomez2789]

I never feel like I’ve wasted time watching your videos. I always learn something new and exciting

[@Henrique_Henriques]

I'm not sure how many people have noticed, but your content is pure gold. If they understand the underlying lessons, we are going to have a much better music scenario in the world.

[@ayandey137]

Almost everyone has noticed his videos are gold , thats why he has almost 3M subscribers and people like me who tune into almost everyone of his videos

[@Henrique_Henriques]

@@ayandey137 yeah!!! But, I mean, beside you and I, I'm not sure how many of the followers have an Idea of how precious this content is.

[@declanp1]

@@Henrique_Henriques all of them.

[@billbaumiester6764]

@@Henrique_Henriques You have to be one up on music theory to fully understand much of what Beato instructs on his videos.

[@guilhermemeneses2461]

This kind of video makes me feel like i've never really played guitar in my life. Wonderful content and playing 👏🏻

[@willc.4334]

Learning this Larry Carlton solo from Rick just exponentially leveled up my playing. Detailing the simplicity of how pentatonic scales that highlight the third note of the maj7 chords they are played over unlocked something my playing sorely needed to expand. That’s what his teaching style does for me. Rick you make intermediate players like me sound more and more pro everyday, don’t ever stop! You sharing your wealth of knowledge so freely and in such an easily understandable way is clearly your legacy. You are 100% the best teacher. Unreal!!!!

[@ramonzeira]

I'm no guitarrist, and not even a musician anymore. But your content is captivating

[@thiago.c123]

Nah... You're still a musician. If you don't go to church, but you believe in God, you're still a Christian.

[@breadzeppelin2705]

Let’s change that

[@natalieboyack]

Very much agree with Ramonzeira, captivating!! Absolutely love your channel, Rick!! ...If one wanted to take up guitar, what beginner instruments would you suggest? Is there even such a thing? Where should we begin? I've introduced my son to your channel, who also wants to learn to play, and we've been loving all that we're learning! Thank you so much for Everything Music!💝

[@MikeSTUDIO-fg8wj]

You’re not going to win a spelling contest either.

[@ramonzeira]

@@MikeSTUDIO-fg8wj And are you going to?

[@EvolutionDesuKa]

Hotel Calif. and Sultans for me - if you love them you get so much more from them - and learn so much. very instructive insights nice!

[@jeffjones1359]

That solo in “Hotel California” is beautiful!

[@3500ton]

Two masterpieces

[@briansalerno3773]

Rick really breaks it down!! Thats what makes this so easy to understand. On and on. I love this video. Just apply yourself. Thx Rick.

[@leilanirocks]

You’re putting names and notes to all the stuff rolling around in my head for decades. Thank you, sir!

[@judena8165]

I've been playing guitar for 22 years. I consider myself an accomplished guitarist, but man KZbin is a great medium for learning. I learn new stuff now 22 years and several tens of thousands of dollars in equipment later! I wish I had KZbinrs like you, Rick, when I was learning.

[@bobmiller2843]

never stop learning.

[@cwize]

I think I started guitar in ‘77. Now, I didn’t make a career of it or anything and even put the guitar down for nearly 20 years, but I’m still afraid of that Larry Carlton “Kid Charlemagne” solo.

[@davidfleuchaus1484]

HA! All the more reason to break it down and get it under your fingers.

[@torchandhammer]

It's funny that Larry had to learn it after it became a hit because at the time he just improvised it and then forgot about it.

[@rezidentura]

Surprisingly easy solo but to understand it’s brilliance is awesome and to have pulled this out as improvisation is ridiculous in Carlton’s part I mean crazy good!

[@StevenShults]

That legendary Kid Charlemagne solo is definitely a worthy honoring of the legend the song is about, Augustus Owsley Stanley III.

[@JohnWilliamsFromBluff]

Finally! The best lick of all time revealed! The look on Rick's face at 10:49 reveals all. And the fact that he says it a bit later. Thank you Mr. Beato, for a great video, and for your truly infectious excitement by and love of truly great music. You are a treasure, my friend.

[@LittleBoyD]

Wait guys, is this gold for free? Oh, yes, it is! You just don't learn something theoretical, you learn other's experience! Huge respect for the time invested in making those videos! I have been subscribed for some time!

[@thebaneofyourexistence.3377]

For me, ‘I guess I just feel like’ made me realise it’s about feeling, more than notes per minute. Comfortably Numb had the same effect, but always felt so unobtainable.

[@Psychodermia]

Yeah, I've never been a fast solo player, even after 40 years of playing. I just try to make the most of what I CAN do to keep up. It's videos like this that make me wish I'd taken lessons. 👽🤘 🛸💨

[@cliffhughes6010]

Exactly like the human voice. Who cares how fast you can sing? It's the emotion that counts.

[@MichaelMaxwell747]

@@cliffhughes6010 Excellent point!

[@progmeup]

Comfortably Numb is not a particularly hard solo. I can do it and I don't even have a tenth of Beato's chops.

[@thebaneofyourexistence.3377]

@@progmeup I obviously don’t have a tenth of your chops.

[@babagadoush1]

Can’t thank you enough for sharing your love, knowledge and appreciation for the language of music. True inspiration!

[@HenryMittnacht]

One of your best videos ever to me! Your explanation of the connections of the licks is priceless. Maybe obvious to many players. Thank you for all you do for us🙏

[@RedLion88]

Awesome. What it's all about. Carlton is a master of knowing his scale options over chords and understanding why they work. Unlock those hidden triads inside of extended chords!

[@andrewboettcher9853]

I’m a drummer, I don’t play guitar or know anything about music theory, but I love watching these videos.

[@tonydrake462]

I play the guitat (badly) and still go.. wtf!! I'm too old to re-learn (56) and wish I had this at 12 - I had a guitar teacher who was into the Royal Scan, but I just didn't apply myself... Oh well...

[@kensalazar5066]

@@tonydrake462 Tony, you are not too old! It's like anything in life , you get what you you put into it....but it takes time, time and playing....many lessons here on KZbin if can't take them in person...

[@CharlesMoore2]

Beautiful job breaking down LC's solo, Rick. Even today it's mind-blowing that he whipped those solos out, reading from the charts, in just a couple of takes. 🤯

[@randyyoung2135]

Great Video Rick . I have been wanting to learn the Larry Carlton Solo for years. I agree with you that this solo is probably one of the best solos of all time . Thank you for breaking down the scales Larry uses in relation to the chords .

[@TKD4Free]

I see a Beato video, I click like.

[@paulwoods4394]

Love this video! I’m buying all your stuff. No one better for guitar players than Rick Beato!

[@StaceJohnson]

Masterful playing and theory, Rick. And I love how the keyboard overlays give context to the solo changes.

[@Gizank]

Rick, Thank you for so many videos that make me understand what I don't know. I have gained so much as a guitar player from the last couple of years of following you and checking out your courses. You rock, and it helps so many of us. Thank you millions of times over. I'm starting your ear training course this week. I can't wait to improve my understanding.

[@FenderTeleDeluxe]

Yet another stellar video, Rick! For me (and I also started playing guitar as a teen in the mid-70s), the two most influential solos are Jimi’s “Wind Cries Mary” and Richie Samboro’s solo in “Dead or Alive.” To this day those solos seep their way into my solo playing.

[@psychlos21]

Larry Carlton is one of my all-time favorites. I was so happy I met him back in 1989 almost a year after his near fatal gun shot wound. He was gracious and just a cool dude. Respect, respect.

[@bigal1863]

His solo near the end of "So Far Away" on a Crusaders live album still raises goosebumps on me when I hear it.

[@RomeoG39]

Watching you sit there explaining and effortlessly playing those virtuoso lines so cleanly and fluidly!! I wonder if you even realize what a guitar god you are!! Just incredible and great emotion in every note, too!

[@dennismcclendon93]

I wore out a cassette player learning these by ears back in the day. Awesome job as you are the man!!!!

[@wildwood20147]

Fantastic Rick! what a great video. These are sounds that most anyone can relate to emotionally, even non-players. If someone plays these things, the audience knows it is good, even if they don't understand it.

[@trevorcook3129]

One day all this will make more sense to me!

[@TEDsLp]

You absolutely got the right light for this beautiful blue Paula with the wood coming through and that strap with the matching blue!!! It shines so well together!

[@bruhfisher1197]

Been stuck in my progression for about half a year and this video has helped so much god bless you Rick!!!

[@Plowguitarist]

Proof theory is the key that opens the door to unlimited possibilities. Wish I’d learned a lot more of it when I was younger and had more time to devote to my instrument.

[@lekoin8136]

My most influential solo is easily the one in Jimi Hendrix’s cover of “All Along The Watchtower”. His use of the Wah-Wah was mind blowing.

[@markthornemarmaduke]

Glad someone commented this, it was my first solo :D

[@kevinlittle7776]

This was so good. Great teaching Rick. Mind blowing content. Terrific presentation.

[@anthonyward8587]

Love watching your KZbin channel Rick, inspires me to play every day. Cheers from Melbs, Oz.

[@smoovegittar]

I remember coming up how Mr. 335 was all the rage. That piece still resonates. Having Purdie's high hat helps.

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

That Larry Carlton solo is sublime.

[@jethroventer9922]

Another truly great breakdown you've done of some iconic songs... with some more awesome insight into how they were done and what genius really was.

[@guyandawoodpile9935]

Incredible video! Understanding how your mind digests music is quite enlightening...def inspired to dig in more myself. Great job!

[@rjroth4869]

Rick, your videos are so enjoyable, educational and inspiring! However, most of the guitar playing ones are so far over my head (as a low/intermediate guitar player) I don't find a lot that's usable/applicable to me now. But THIS one, especially with the more basic stuff from the "Hey Joe" solo is right at my current level - now I really want to study that solo. The Kid Charelemagne solo is great but feels more advance especially in regard to theory. Hopefully, I'll get to that one later. Anyway, I'd love for you to add content on all levels of musical/playing knowledge and ability - I'll enjoy them all but when they connect with my level, I'm inspired.

[@U2031]

If you're getting into hey joe, it's a really great song to practice chasing chords around the fretboard. If you take the chords C G D A E you can add in little major fills, which is pure Hendrix, and by extension also very John Frusciante. You can approach it by taking the minor scale of each chord, so starting at the begining chord of C take a C minor pentatonic, then move that back three notes and you're playing the major version of that scale. It's the same as playing A minor pentatonic in effect. You can play the C chord and then add major fills before switching to the next chord. When the G chord comes up, look for your G minor pentatonic, take it back three notes and what are we playing? E minor pentatonic, which is G major. Play some tasteful fills and then over the D chord... I'll let you figure the rest out... You can now add Hendrixy embellishments to songs. I'm sure there will be a video out there that shows exactly what you can do with it, but just have a play and give it a bash. Hope that makes sense.

[@Robert-bz2en]

Hey Rick ! You're spot on with this amazing solo by the one and only "Larry Carlton " It's always been one of my all time favorites from the moment I first heard it, He has so much style, fluidity, and expression. No one can touch him in this song ! Rob

[@nevermind49]

The highest praise I can give is that watching and listening to Beato makes me dream of being an amazing player. Inspiring and fun to listen and learn with.

[@S2B]

Loved the breakdowns Rick! I was smiling throughout the whole video.👍🎸🤘

[@Hyberlol]

Kid Charlemange is definitely an incredible solo if not for any other reason than the sharp changes in scales that play over unusual chords.....in rock.....and Larry makes them all fit in to one style or type flawlessly.

[@GeraldWilhelmBradenComposer]

Ah yes! All the guitar parts and solos, and keyboard parts I learned performing Steely Dan music as a guitarist and keyboardist in bands really elevated my musician ship, and the way I "looked" at music afterwards!...Peace! 🎼❤

[@jeffbeckfreak54]

I love way you breakdown the solos. It makes it easier to strive to learn.

[@Marjuice]

Rick Beato, you are a fantastic inspirational guitar player. I get so much input from your channel, it's just ridiculuos. Keep spreading guitar magic to the world!

[@dylan87976]

You are of my biggest inspirations on my guitar journey keep it up

[@828Phatty]

I JUST FREAKIN' LOVE YOU, BRO! I can't tell you how much these videos inform and entertain while twisting my untrained brain into a deeper understanding of things I already love and ponder in music. THANK YOU!!! And don't ever stop...

[@benhoward7006]

You are amazing to share these things with us. Thank you!!

[@markpulsar4831]

nice vid sir.i'm gonna learn that steely dan kid charlemagne solo. so gorgeous to the ears.

[@brandonhoffman9202]

Rick, It is such a joyous experience to watch these videos. Your passion is clearly uncontainable and it is so infectious. Thank you for everything that you do!

[@johnarrington6292]

Awesome as usual. Rick makes the coolest musical things approachable and so much less mysterious. His enthusiasm and sense of wonder is infectious.

[@PhantomLordOG]

Could you do a video on Green Grass and high tides by the outlaws? In my opinion it’s one of the most underrated guitar jams. Hughie Thomasson and Billy Jones hardly get the recognition they deserve

[@pangeaproxima9446]

I freaking love that song, takes me back to my teens.

[@guenterrieser2546]

It's my favorite jam too. Underrated.

[@pgodfrin]

In the eighties I played in So. Rock band (we did blues too), but instead of Freebird, we played Green Grass and High Tides. People loved it not only cause it's a great piece, but it wasn't Freebird...

[@pgodfrin]

Maybe so. I think that the Southern Rock 'movement' is the catalyst to a lot of the 'contemporary country'. The guitar work from the 70's to the 90's is simply outstanding. To wit: Duane Allman Dickie Betts Allen Collins Gary Rossington Steve Gaines Toy Caldwell Charlie Daniels (fiddle too!) Hughie Thomasson Billy Jones Dave Hlubek Billy Gibbons Ricky Medlocke Jeff Carlisi Jeff Baxter George Lowell Warren Haynes Dan Toler

[@IGrocker]

I love that song. It was my grandpa’s favorite, and he asked me when I’d be good enough to play it. I had the rhythm sections down shortly before he passed.

[@thepostapocalyptictrio4762]

The first solo I learned to play complete was the solo in “Hard Days Night” so I guess that would be an important one for me

[@TheMetalBeatle92]

For me it was the solo in And I Love Her from the Beatles on that same album. A simple solo for beginners.

[@lmoore5264]

Hi Rick. Out of all your many many videos this one resonates with me the most. You and I are the same age and we both grew up listening to the same things and the same influences. I started playing piano at 4 yrs old but as I grew I developed a love for gtr and I was 19 before i picked up one seriously. But even before I realized it I learned how to play because I have perfect pitch. I never bothered to learn to read music because I had my ear and that's how it all came together for me. So after 42 years of playing in classic rock bands fronting a band, playing keys and gtr I find myself needing to work on my technique. Since I taught myself on gtr and being a lefty I learned how to do so many things wrong. Once you learn the wrong way it is very difficult to relearn the right way to play effieciently. But watching you play solos and explain songs with terms like triads and flat to 5th chords and circle of 5ths you are helping me tremendously fill in a lot of holes on my musical knowledge. I can't tell you how much your videos mean to me. You are an excellent teacher/music analyzer. You work very hard Rick at having the best channel on you tube and you deserve your almost 3 million viewers. You keep things fresh and innovative. You inspire me to play better and to rediscover music in new ways on a deeper level that I would never have if it wasn't for your channel. A solo I would love to see you cover is Christopher Cross All Right. I can't seem to get the middle and end part down right where it gets that unique rundown that sort of plays in and out of the scale in the key of F. And lastly having trouble getting lower note "squealies" like you hear from Zak Wyldes style of playing. ZZ Top pick harmonics are easy but just can't seem to get down the Zak harmonic techniques that he can turn about any note into a low harmonic note separate from the root note he is fretting. It's a new technique to me and is just another form of gtr expression just like the way you taught me how to do "rakes".

[@davidb5122]

Fantastic lesson, so much gold to mine here and Rick's enthusiasm is infectious. Despite his years of playing and wealth of knowledge, he's maintained that child like wide eyed sense of wonder and exploration on the instrument. That is a special gift you have.

[@jeffschielka7845]

You rock Rick!

[@ambientideas1]

The 1970s produced countless future guitar greats. No other decade comes close in terms of influence, especially for guitar.

[@alexander_winston]

Jerry Cantrell, Chris Cornell, Stone Gossard, Mike McCreedy, Curt Cobain, Billy Corgan: hold my beer.

[@alexander_winston]

@@sixslinger9951 get off my lawn!

[@superweak]

@@alexander_winston stone gossard? All of the mentioned grunge musicians were influenced by Seattle’s Jimi Hendrix. Especially McCready. What exactly did these guys do that was new? If anything it was a departure from the 80’s back to the 60’s and 70’s. Cobain’s melodic knack was heavily influenced by the Beatles and Phil Spector bands.

[@blackstormer95]

Good thing is that we are starting to see a comeback on guitar innovation, with examples like Tim Henson, Mateus, Ichika Nito, and so on

[@ambientideas1]

@@superweak Good points. Grunge and it’s various 90s spin-offs draws heavily from 70s punk and they’ll be the first to admit that. The stars aligned in the 1970s across various styles and genres like no other decade.

[@uwalakab]

Brilliant! Just brilliant. Love how you describe how you figured it out.

[@twedesterling3435]

I really enjoy your presentation here. Let me just clarify from an old, out of print book, published by Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) entitled, 'Power Of Ten'. The number ten representing the chapters written by as many great studio players of the day. Larry Carlton writes that his approach is not to think of scales over chords, but rather what point in a super arpeggio of alternating minor and major thirds to play over harmony. The concept came to him from piano key of C triads connecting to infinity. He doesn't necessarily play each sequential interval; but sometimes just one or two notes out of the alternating thirds of the super arpeggio. It's simpler for him, although he does happen to have an extensive knowledge of chords and progressions. Robben Ford, and Jay Gradon write in the book, that they think in terms of playing off triads. To my ear, the same might be said of Lee Ritenour, as well. Essentially, it accomplishes the same sort of sound as Carlton. Just as you reverse engineered your own approach to Larry's sound in a more conventional approach. Eric Johnson once quipped that he plays off pentatonics. Personally, I view the alternating minor and major thirds of the super arpeggio, as dove tailed pentatonics without the one connecting half step. Oddly enough, while the super arpeggio consists of alternating minor and major thirds, the third step in the middle of the minor pentatonics are the cycle of fourths or fifths from each consecutive pentatonic to another, depending on which direction you consider.

[@philronan6929]

I'm going to have to spend a l-o-o-n-g time picking this apart and trying out these licks. That's the weekend gone at least...

[@user-wm4rx3kg9k]

This video was so much fun to see I can watch it religiously ! Just great man

[@ericmclaughlin73]

Thank you Rick Beato! This was amazing.

[@silverjaw138]

This is the most informative guitar video I’ve ever seen

[@getvicky13]

I just knew one of the solos had to be the one from Kid Charlemagne. A case needs to be made for the intro solo from Don't Take Me Alive as well!

[@rafaeldiasms]

And Peg solo too (in my humble and unsolicited opinion)

[@johndrowe5281]

@@rafaeldiasms I would have eventually recommended that solo as well…I think. I am glad that you did .😁😉🎸👨🏼‍⚕️🎸

[@crwmdp9]

Awesome! Just what I needed at the exact right time in my guitar journey

[@davidisrael9799]

I wish I understood music theory to know the terminology but when the Sharp 9 happens you can really feel that tension until the musical release with the final notes of that riff

[@Unibabble]

Great video. I never really thought about it before but for me, it was the solo for "Highway Star" from Deep Purple (Ritchie Blackmore), then 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" from Johnny Winter (Live And), then and Al DiMeola on "Majestic Dance" from Return to forever. Three pretty distinctly different styles that gave me a great foundation. Seemed like anything after that was pretty playable until Eddie came along a couple years later. Seeing him play was a revelation.

[@sleboeu]

Highway Star for me.

[@mgbasinski]

We are obviously related: The Highway Star solo and ALL of JWs stuff (on Johnny Winter And Live as well as his solo album) grabbed me (and much of that is so deeply ingrained in my head that I can pick up the guitar and play a reasonably rendition even now....). It was Blackmore's brilliant use of the whammy bar that really got through to me (long before I got into Hendrix or anyone else doing that).

[@jrad22ful]

What a player you are! I appreciate your work so much

[@bwanadik]

Another great video Rick. I love your videos and always learn something new. Cheers from Bonnie Scotland.

[@tommylarsson2025]

Great! Love Larry Carlton. A very underrated solo is made by Ritchie Blackmore in the song "In to the fire" on the Deep Purple in Rock album. It's not about speed or strange scales but it's so hard to copy (at least for me) because of the tension, the use of the whammy bar and how he set up the rythm in it. Would love to see you penetrate that solo. He also made a great solo in the song "Since you've been gone" with Rainbow. The way he start it and the rythm and bendings is just genius.

[@citydrums7525]

Rick's love of music shines through...

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love all the effort and care you put into your vids

[@clivefester5447]

You inspire all with your conversational approach. Complicated stuff seems to be so easy... but is it? love your passion and expertise

[@georgewashington7444]

My first solo that sounded ok was “Whisky-in the Jar” Metallica-Thin Lizzy I sat in my room 8hrs a day after school and learned Eugene’s Trick Bag…sort of ok! Night -Train outtro- GnR Slash is my favorite solo of all time not possible-for me! Keep up the good work.

[@MerkinMuffly]

When I was learning to play the two solos that I worked on most were Badge by Cream and Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin, Purple Haze and Hey Joe were big too. Later on as I advanced Van Halen's Push Comes to Shove I worked on endlessly.

[@glen7228]

I remember learning both Badge and Whole Lotta Love, I played Badge so much I know I could pick up my guitar and play it right now. I might have to think about Whole Lotta Love for a few seconds, but I know it's there.

[@leonpelling9481]

Same here man, woodshed Push Comes To Shove for weeks to get that down as a teenager, absolutely killer solo!👌

[@vicomtedelomagne]

Just love Badge

[@vicomtedelomagne]

Sorry, are you the 3rd of that ilk?

[@tommihail2178]

I would add "crossroads" solo by Clapton that players learnt like Steve Morse etc..

[@jimmysaviano4950]

Your videos have added so much enjoyment to my music life… You are just a bad ass musician that has given so much charitably to the world with your knowledge and perspective

[@jhazeyhazey]

So good! I resonate w this so much. It confirms a lot of concepts too. Thank you!!

[@georgem5589]

I played the Kid Charlemagne guitar solo in college on air guitar, drunk. Then forced myself to learn it as a beginner guitarist. Today still can't play it perfectly, but close. Puts a mirror up to how good you are and keeps ego in check.

[@sirwinston2368]

I have been playing since 1974-ish. Bought my first electric (mid-60's ES-335, a fine choice if I may say so) on July 3, 1976. Been playing ever since but nowhere as good as you Rick. I can appreciate the time and effort it took you to get to be that good. I don't have that knack or dedication but I still like to play. Love your videos. Thank you Rick. Oh, I still play that 335 to this day. I am 61 and my guitar is 55 (?). I'm starting to feel old! LOL

[@jeffjones1359]

The 335 is a beautiful and very versatile instrument. I’m looking at them right now. I’m veering towards the Epiphone though. It’s more in my current price range, lol.

[@sirwinston2368]

@@jeffjones1359 A few years back I bought an Epiphone Les Paul Traditional-Pro II that is sitting 3 feet behind me right now. The action is nice, nice fretwork (smooth glides down and up), the neck is a little thick for my taste but it works, and the tone is good. Pickups are dual Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers with push/pull coil splitting. I play through a small Vox 8" speaker, maybe 10"? With a HSC I paid $450-$500. It's a REALLY nice guitar for less than $500. I have never had a Les Paul and I didn't have $3k+ sitting around. 😎

[@pacohack85]

This is a very informative lesson for guitarists. I like how you put the chords to the licks, especially on Kid Charlemagne. I tried to take that one on in my 20's close but no cigar. I'm gonna try it again using this video. I sure appreciate all you do and hope all new and younger guitarists will check you out. Your the real deal!

[@leosklein575]

Great video, it's crazy how many techniques come out of learning the first note of the Hey Joe solo. Would love to see more like this.

[@koenstrobbe8101]

Interesting. When you said 1976 at the beginning of the video, my mind went instantly to the Royal Scam album. Kid Charlemagne was the first solo I wanted to learn. Aiming high from the start :)

[@Rockinrn]

Very cool video. Love Larry Carlton’s playing on Steely Dan records.

[@thomashall2418]

Thank you Rick for keeping our music relevant and still popular. Also Thank you for sharing your great talents and experience. Thomas from Idaho