[DaveKell]

Originally Posted by Davis Webb

Lots of good info here. Here are some tidbits.

a. decide on which emotion you want to create
b. build the solo, starting simple and taking it to a crescendo, too many newbs just pointlessly noodle
c. finish it with an unpredictable riff that is better then every other part of it

d. remember, minor scales make sad, pensive, major scales make happy, strong, dim scales leave uncertainty

e. no need to learn every scale, just the few you use most often

f. get a looper and practice over progressions for hours

Have fun...when it kicks in, it is very satisfying.

Best guitar solo tips and inspiration...Johnny Hiland

Here is just a taste, ignore the title of the vid..just get to know him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyndKLMTRsE

Thanks for the Hiland info. The guy is awesome. I guess he's another example of a handicapped person who excels in other areas. I know a local guy who is my age. I swear he's one of the most goofy men I know. It's terrorizing to ride in a vehicle with him driving because he lives in a constant state of daydreaming. Doesn't have the common sense to attend to personal hygiene. Put a guitar in his hands though and the guy can play back anything he listens to almost perfectly on first try. I guess I'm too smart to get it! You are right though about the satisfaction when it kicks in. It's starting to happen here and there.