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Posted by: steve25 Jul 21 2008, 08:32 PM

I want to start learning solos by ear but at the moment i just get stuck and end up giving up and looking at tabs. I want some easy solos that i can start with so i can hopefully get better and do more tricky stuff any suggestions for easier solos?

Posted by: Pablo Vazquez Jul 21 2008, 08:51 PM

Hi!! I don't know what kind of music do you like, but I think American Idiot (Green Day) have a couple of easier and great solos. Also, you can find easier solos with Adrian Smith in the first Iron Maiden's Albums.

Posted by: Martin la guitarra Jul 21 2008, 09:16 PM

I'll give you some links on some songs you could try on:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig-llFLnIUo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zN9vd9WUiA

These are easy solos, however - try to find songs/solos that you like, learning things that you really like will keep you motivated.

Cheers

Posted by: ShinyHighlander Jul 21 2008, 09:28 PM

I agree with Pablo. I am currently trying to figure out songs from their first album myself. I higly recomend you to try out songs such as Transylvania and Phantom of the opera from that album. Not only are the solos awesome, but the riffs are also great. The Transylvania riff is also, in my opinion, a good riff for increasing the stamina of in your right hand. good luck

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 22 2008, 11:35 AM

Try the solo from Soldier of Fortune, it is very easy, and simple harmonic backing as well.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 22 2008, 12:02 PM

Yeah,having tabs is sometime like disadvantage,
one option is to burn whole library which sounds like madness tho

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Jul 22 2008, 01:30 PM

QUOTE (ShinyHighlander @ Jul 21 2008, 10:28 PM)

I agree with Pablo. I am currently trying to figure out songs from their first album myself. I higly recomend you to try out songs such as Transylvania and Phantom of the opera from that album. Not only are the solos awesome, but the riffs are also great. The Transylvania riff is also, in my opinion, a good riff for increasing the stamina of in your right hand. good luck

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jul 22 2008, 02:00 PM

Maybe learning beginner solo lessons from GMC by ear ?

Posted by: Slammer Jul 22 2008, 03:16 PM

QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Jul 22 2008, 09:00 AM)

Posted by: Paul Coutts Jul 22 2008, 11:10 PM

http://guitarprinciples.com/WinAmp/winamp.htm

Don't start learning easier solos for the sake of it. That's not really helping. You need to follow your instincts and if that solo is driving you nuts, then it's a drive to learn it!
You want to practice things that will leave you feeling rewarded and satisfied

I just posted a link to some tools that will REALLY help you. Solos are not that hard to learn, just slow it down, loop it A LOT, and learn it piece by piece.
Good luck mate!

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jul 24 2008, 07:48 PM

go to the uploads board (members only) and check the guitarchat pages. This game is all about learning by ear!