Angus Young Licks – Classic Blues/Rock ‘Power Licks’

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ANGUS YOUNG LICKS – BLUES/ROCK ‘POWER LICKS’

AC/DC is one of the most popular Hard Rock bands of all times. With their catchy riffs and powerful solos, they’re one of the favorite bands for people of all ages. Today we are going to learn 3 high energy pentatonic guitar licks from blues and rock guitar master Angus Young based on his classic Back In Black guitar solo, using the E minor scale shape on the 12th fret.

What are we going to see today?

  • A short reminder of the E minor pentatonic scale (If you want a more detailed lesson about minor pentatonic scale, check this video ‘https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJKenmHWKyc‘)
  • Angus Young Guitar Lick 1. Similar to a lick Angus plays in the first guitar solo on Back In Black, using the E minor scale shape and blues/rock guitar double stop bend, the result is a peculiar and powerful sound
  • Angus Young Guitar Lick 2. based on the same scale shape, at the 12th fret we are going to use a repeating string bend. This is a great high energy rock guitar lick and it sounds awesome when you slip it in your solos!
  • Angus Young Guitar Lick 3.Here we are going to use some double stop, a very common technique in Angus playing. Take it and start experimenting with it so you get good at using it in your solos!

With these 3 licks you will bring more power and awesomeness to your solos, making them sound more like the greatest guitar players do!

 

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Angus Young Licks Rock Guitar Lesson

Learn 3 high energy pentatonic guitar licks from  blues and rock guitar master Angus Young based on his classic Back In Black guitar solo. Learn the scale shape they use, learn how to play them and pick up loads of performance and playing tips to help you take your rock guitar playing to the next level.

Here’s a breakdown of what you learn in this video:

0:14 Introduction. Hear me demonstrate some of these Angus Young licks over an AC/DC style backing track.

1:15 How to play E minor pentatonic scale as used in these licks. I’m going to explain and demonstrate the scale shape to help you get to grips with this crucially important rock and blues guitar scale. Complete with description and fingering guidelines.

2:05   Angus Young Guitar Lick 1 – similar to a lick Angus plays in the first guitar solo on Back In Black. It uses the E minor pentatonic scale pattern studied and makes use of an important Angus Young style blues/rock guitar double stop bend. Follow the fingering guidelines for the double stop bend – it can be a bit tricky at first! But once you’ve got it; instant Angus Young!

5:02 Angus Young Guitar Lick 2 – This Angus Young lick is using the same E minor pentatonic shape at the 12th fret.  This is a great high energy rock guitar lick. It uses a repeating bend – be sure to follow the tips for musting and controlling your bends with your picking hand. It ends with an awesome little burst of speedy, triplet riffery!

8:16  Angus Young Guitar Lick 3 – This lick teaches you a great little double stop move which is a great addition to your rock lick trick bag. Even though it uses a note which isn’t in the minor pentatonic scale it will still work great when used along with the scale notes. Take it and start experimenting with it so you get good at using it in your playing.

10:50 Follow this important picking hand muting technique. This can tidy up your playing massively. Use your picking hand and your pick to keep the unused strings silent as you release the string bends. Takes a little practice but essential stuff if you want your guitar soloing to sound slick!

12:22 What to do with these rock licks to get the most out of them. Experiment, jam, find your own little variations.

 

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