Slash's legendary HARMONIC MINOR lick
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- Awesome licks played using the harmonic minor scale. We learn how to use it when playing solo's and even how Slash uses it!
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0:00 Intro solo using harmonic minor!
0:47 Slash's lick
1:38 Part 1
3:55 Harmonic minor lick 1
5:33 Part 2
7:02 Harmonic minor lick 2
10:00 Slash's lick explained
14:15 The lick in total
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Slash's harmonic minor "Spanish" solo after Double Talkin Jive, paris 1992 was maybe the most beautiful playing i ever heard from him
Very true slash alway played that Spanish style pretty good but your right about that performance 👏👌👍
Not really Spanish
How about the Hendrix style outro solo in Locomotive?
Nice! Always loved how Slash so often really nails the changes in such a natural melodic way :)
Maybe you can explain why it sounds great on the the IV chord (Slash plays E harmonic minor over the A chord), instead of the usual V :)
@@PaulDavids Haha! That's true, I never thought about that :D
I guess that is the strength of a super-imposed dominant the melody really sounds like a B7 to me
@@JensLarsen yall speaking in _italics_
@@PaulDavids can you please have a video on a bluegrass player’s dexterity since you have new acoustic lessons? By maybe choosing a famous bluegrass lick or riff and making it apart of this series; just a thought.
I also thought November Rain has a really cool kind of modal feel to the solo beginning.
I think Paul is the most professional RUclips player around. He s getting everyday better and better, im always amazed how professionally he teaches and how easily and clearly he can approach any kind of subject about music.
So many people think that skills are everythingin solos but it is also scales we use. And you always teach this important thing thank you teacher.
actually imagination comes before 'scales' If your ears work and you can play with your eyes closed, scales are almost irrelevent.
What I believe is cool about Slash's Harmonic Minor usage here is that he plays Harmonic Minor over the chord progression Em-C-B-Am, and when the chord progression changes to Em-G-Am-C-D, he plays simple Natural Minor because of the D chord that doesn't belong to Harmonic Minor chords because if it were, it would be VII#dim? People think he's just a rock n roll dude but he sure knows stuff. I might say if the buildup part was V7(E7) instead of IV(Am), the Harmonic Minor ascending run would've been even cooler though.
Breaking this solo down piece by piece like this with the tab being revealed as you go is probably the best way I've seen this solo taught. I've tried learning this elsewhere and it always becomes overwhelming because it's not broken up properly like this and also showing the actual timing of it helps tremendously. More of this for sure.
The timing breakdown is an amazing way to learn sequencing ! It’s super helpful and the first time I see it too, I hope not to forget to do that with other solos.
So Paul we learned this lick… and where do we go? Where do we go now?
Thanks…
😂 Well played.
Ok so if you don't know how to use the harmonic minor Don't cry about it.
@@doctor-dan aye aye aye aye aye aye aye aye aye, where do we go now? Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah 😭
Can see the Chris Buck influence in that opening solo.
I was thinking Twilight Zone by Rush
@@frankcurtin3147 haha I just mentioned Alex lifeson, YYZ very much too, he influenced so many but gets passed over often
Chris Buck was heavily influenced by Slash earlier in his career
Guitar Pewdiepie
If the Yes guy played guitar
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What?? Dumbledore of guitar
Lol I get it cause their both European
Lame
I wish this video existed 20 years ago. Thanks Paul. Nice work.
Paul has definitely adapted Chris Bucks playing style into his recent playing. And it adds a special type of dynamic to the playing. Great to see and listen to!
Everyone should adapt a bit of Chris Bucks playing!
Minus his inimitable « fingerstyle » picking!
Paul Davids. Taskmaster.
Love to see the little bend-slide technique from Chris Buck -- thought I recognized that in the solo! Neat example (and so clear) of how guitarists can always learn things from each other and incorporate it into their own style.
This is genuinely one of my favorite videos you’ve ever made, incredible informative, thank you!
Fantastic video Paul, I'm a guitar teacher and this lick is often requested. I had to do the same thing and watch Slash play it really get the full feel of the thing. I must say your teaching style is absolutely brilliant and I definitely take pointers from you. Love your channel friend!
Literally the best guitar instructor on RUclips. Great licks and sweet melodies basically come down to technique. String muting, hand and finger position and a musical ear are key ingredients to make some truly tasty sounds.
Use harmonic minor at the last bar of the chord progression, it has greater impact at turnarounds or buildups.
Great video as always Paul.👍
Thank you Paul! I really appreciate your work,
and your courses are very helpful ⭐️
Thanks Davis, I'm getting always better with u'rs vids !
This video is great. Well laid-out, explained, clear instruction. Kudos
Paul, I want to thank you by heart for your efforts. After first lockdown, when got back to my job (a job that took way too many hours) I missed so much the spare time I had, and promised to myself that If another lockdown would come I'd spend my time improving my guitar skills. Second lockdown came, I found your channel, and can say it's the go-to for anyone willing to improve guitar skills. You can give the solid basis on which one can start from any level to get wherever one wishes. Contents are always well prepared and explained, the atmosphere is relaxing but not boring, the sounds you choose don't stress the ear so that one can study paying concentration, getting the most of the time spent. Hats off.
It is very neat how you pick out that one variance and nail how it changes the character of the lick, even if for only a short time. I have always wondered how he built it that way! Thx so much, great video
Awesome and super insightful video. Love these, keep em coming Paul!
Every time I see that Les Paul, I think it's the most beautiful LP I've ever seen. Dream looks, dream tone. One day I'll find such an axe for myself.
Wow - Paul THANK YOU - I have been trying to get this one down from TABs and DVD lessons and RUclips videos for years; however this is the only one that makes it (relatively) easy to play. The key is the 10-12 pinky slide on the B string. That little slide gives you a fraction of a second to get your hand in the correct position to play the remaining notes without getting tied up in knots. Great work - thanks again.
Haha i spent hours just yesterday trying to find creative ways to use the harmonic minor scale and here you post a video about it! Anyway thank you so much for this and every video youve posted, i learn so much
Thanks so much Paul, masterly explained and executed🙌🏻
Harmonic minor scale is my absolute favorite. So dynamic and it fits into almost every musical genre.
Nice video Paul. I covered this lick on it's own a while back too. It was a real turning point in my playing when I was younger. 🤘🏻
You're the first one to break down this awesome Slash's riff. I was always frustrated I could never figure it out. Thanks!
Wow you should start a Slash technics course series, using this comprehensive easy method … congrats well explained !!
Great tone and playing as always David 🎶👍
Really great video, not only inspiring but helpful!
Thank you very much PAUL anything from Slash will draw my atention hes the main reason i started to play guitar 🤘🤘
Brilliance is a pleasure to watch. You are so talented. 🙌🙌🙌
Thank you so much for inspiring us sir Paul Davids... Thank you for teaching us new about harmonic, I love watching all your videos sir..
26 years after, I finally have started working on the lick of my all time fav solo. Thanks for fight my laziness
Paul as always I thank you, thank you, thank you, you are awesome. Followed you for years now always so grateful. You're the best
Wow I realise what u did with that solo man.! Nice🤙🏼💜.. This style of "breakdown lesson" is really epic and engaging Paul.. I hope u continue this series with many more if that's possible.. It really felt like being in class with you haha great work, keep shredding ✌🏼🍀
May god bless you Paul Davis ! You make everyone happy 😊
What a crescendo to this illogical lick. Perhaps viscerally it makes perfect sense! You never cease to amaze me in your playing Paul. Slash is pretty good too but you're a special musician, I can't watch your videos and come away thinking..."There's time I'll never get back!" I always learn something (even if I can't yet play it) and you're just one of the most laid back people (except when you're neighbors make noise while you're filming 😂) who has a peaceful effect on me. So even though it's such an exciting piece you put together, it's calming to watch you effortlessly run through it for us. Thanks for another great one!
I really enjoyed this video, really enjoying your content more and more. Thank you
Such a cool...and very fun lesson. Nice work...and much appreciated.
Fantastic lesson as always, thanks Paul
I always loved this lick but it was also always the one I couldn’t get quite right, thanks for the accurate description!
Awesome as always Paul!
Thank you so much for breaking this down for us!!
I’ve kinda fought with this lick for a while, awesome to see it broken down piece by piece
waaw. I love your videos so much because you inspire me so much to provide nice guitar lessons
Great tutorial, perfect subject. Thank you !
I came here as a trumpet player looking for applications of the Harmonic minor and still was able to get something valuable. Thank you Sir!!!
Epic bend played back at 0.25x speed is trippy and hilarious.
This run has illuded me for years. Thx
Paul makes me want to copy everything he does, but I'm not trimming the beard.
I can’t believe we can get stuff like this for free. Thanks for sharing, Paul.
Ben Eller taught this years ago and for free too ;)
welcome to the 21st century they give out free sandwhiches with app downloads too...lol
It´s not for free. He´ll come to get you. Maybe not tomorrow. Maybe not in one year. But some day you´ll hear a bump in the night. You´ll see a beard in the darkness of your kitchen...and he´ll be there politely asking you to subscribe to his channel.
Killer lighting man!
Your playing is clean and impressive.
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I can't believe we uploaded the same video at the same time 😂 Although your one is much better as always Paul 🥵 BUT like I said in my video, I'm 99,9% confident that at 13:51 that second D note (15th fret on the B string) is actually a D# and it's played on the 11th fret on the e string. I listened to the record 1000 times and I'm still convinced it's like this but hey, I may be wrong! 😁 Nice video and clear explanation 💪🏻
I transcribed it from a live recording! So you may be right about the studio version haha, Cheers!
With all the respect dude
Paul's transcription sounds pretty accurate.
I watched your video and your lick is off. And not just that single note.
@@PaulDavids That would make perfect sense 😃
@@rts2972 what is off about it?
And you would be correct. The note is definitely a D#, no doubt.
Very nice on screen tabs!! Keep on doing it!! Very nice sounds on this one!
Brilliant lesson, great luck and superb playing. Nice one cheers
hadn’t been able to figure out wth slash was doing there after a few attempts over the years, have returned to this video over the last few weeks and use that run as a warmup…. Can’t actually believe that run is in my fingers, thx u paul!!!!!
Cool! This was the theory I have been looking for. It makes a lot more sense now. A lot of stuff out there doesn't go into this (and some of it is just wrong). Thanks!
This is awesome, Paul!
it has to be one of the best solos ever by Slash, awesome
thank you Paul. I learned something today.!!
Thanks for the tip about muting surrounding strings when tapping! That's so helpful
Great lesson, and love the shout out to Chris Buck at the beginning with the bend then slide technique. 👍
Keep bringing the interesting lessons! For this riff, since it is wah-wahed, you don’t have to be super accurate with the notes. Just make sure you finish the riff on time and with power!!!
DAMN….. A couple of years ago I was watching endless videos to learn that Slash ascending “fast bit”! Nicely done..
I think the ease and flow in fingering the frets (like both Paul here and Tony Rice also was able to do) is something that can't be taught, but appreciated to see those who can so naturally.
As always wonderful paul
Ive admitted for Covid positive is my new updated profile now, Paul you made my day, without my les paul here, I enjoyed this one so much dude! Thanks man. Keep rockin on! 🤘🏻
Been playing for 15 years and still to this day this lick is one of those that I’ve never gotten down. I tell myself I will learn using a wah one day and practise the lick 😂 At least I’ve been playing it correct as I also did my own ”research” by slowing down the original track
Ah yes the Kirk Hammett method 😂
I wonder how I miss these vids. I love your teachings, regardless of the hero.
Awesome video. Thank you so much for the content
That's sick your lick!!! Gee the harmonics are still ringing! Awesome
nice video , you have a talent for explaining complicated things easily.... and thats not easy.
Really loving the top on your Les Paul!
Love the guitar tone
that pinch harmonic on 28 second was sooooo good goosebumps all over me.
Thank you Paul! Love how you break down these licks in a very digestible fashion. Would love to see a Part 2 about using the harmonic minor scale in a minor ii-V (e.g., Dm7b5 - G7b9b13), where the heavy note is do > ti.
I absolutely love the color of that burst!
You are pure genius in many ways.
You covered two revelations I've had recently in this video, after 25 years of playing. 1. Slash uses the harmonic minor scale. I just recently realized this on my own. 2. that most if not ALLLL tabs that have solos.....are wrong. This is why your channel is awesome.
Thank you . This one I'll actually utilize
Great lesson! Thanks so much
You have to do videos more often! Great content! I got some of my gear because of you
Prettiest Les Paul I've ever seen. Love the off white accents.
It's a Les Paul Davids.
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Awesome tutorial!! 😎
Super cool. As always.
Nice Video's Paul. Played some piano and trumpet when i was a kid. I bought a guitar in December. Try to play every day when i can. Learning it from watching a lot of content. I realize that i should have done this years ago. Thanks for your lessons.
Nice one Paul!
Great great Lesson. Thks.
Man this lick isssssssssss amazin so glad to can learn this from u 🍻
Your intros sir, they just get better and better. Can you make them into full tracks please!?
Thanks for making this man.
Great video Paul. And who doesn't love this scale?!
As always thank you sir!
Bro please release that intro solo you played it was incredible. I cant stop listening to it.
I love it when suddenly something just clicks. Thanks for this.
This is the video I needed
FINALLY a video in recognition of Slash.
Yes thanks making one thing clear: HE IS THE MAN!!!