Sam Bell Blog

In this solo etude, we go Lydian with a Proggy Riff and Improvised Solo. We'll be taking a look at various practical concepts to unlock new areas in your own playing

Learning Sax solos on Guitar is a great way to work on your phrasing, articulations and time feel. Michael Brecker is one of the finest Sax players in the world. I transcribed Breckers awesome solo from Cameo's song 'Candy' on Guitar. Here it is!

Who doesn't love arpeggios? They are the backbone of melody in Music, they help connect the soloist to the harmony in many different ways. I'm a big fan of 80s Rock Guitar, I love the way players like Eddie Van Halen incorporate Arpeggios into their lead and rhythm work.

Challenging ourselves as Guitarists is an important aspect of practice. By learning certain songs, licks, techniques slightly out of our comfort zone, we open ourselves up to growth.

Back in the early days of recorded music and electric guitar, aspiring guitarists would have to spend hours figuring out records by ear.