20 Greatest Guitarists Lesson

20 Greatest Guitarists in One Solo

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  • Hi everybody! In this lesson I cover 20 of the greatest guitarists ever in one solo. The medley connects licks in the style of each of the guitarists based on their most used phrases, scales and techniques.

    While doing this list I decide to focus on the most "classic" electric guitar player which have influenced lots of bands and guitarists around the world. I'm sure that you'll feel that there are some lacking so you are invited to comment which guitarist you think should be added to this list.

    List of guitarists:

    1. Jimi Hendrix
    2. Eric Clapton
    3. David Gilmour
    4. Jimmy Page
    5. Eddie Van Halen
    6. Slash
    7. Angus Young
    8. Brian May
    9. SRV
    10. Santana
    11. Keith Richards
    12. George Harrison
    13. Ritchie Blackmore
    14. Tony Iommi
    15. Gary Moore
    16. Chuck Berry
    17. The Edge
    18. Jeff Beck
    19. Joe Satriani
    20. Randy Rhoads


    Along this lesson we I'll cover the most used techniques, progressions, scales, tonalities and arranging concepts used by these guitarists. You'll find info theory and technique and lots of links to lessons covering each guitarist and technique deeper. This lesson will definitely expand your guitar vocabulary as guitarist and improviser. Enjoy it!

    Tuning: Standard 440.

    Tempo: Different tempos starts at

    Sound:
    I've used my custom Lojo Rosa T guitar and if you check the main video you'll notice that I change pick ups and also switch from single coil to humbucker depending on each guitarists to emulate their guitar models. When covering a PRS or Gibson player I start with humbuckers, however when covering Stratocaster players I switch to single coil.

    Regarding amps, I've used emulators and mostly Poulin plug ins to create tones that are close to each guitarist. The most used cabinet is Hybrit (for Marshall sounds) and Lextac (for Fender tones). I'll go deeper about amp settings in the slow video parts.

    Ok friends, let's get into the style of the greatest guitarists!

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