Mastering the Art of Space in Guitar Solos: Less is More
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In this captivating video, join me as I delve into the often overlooked yet crucial aspect of guitar soloing: space. ????✨
Watch as I jam to a captivating track, leaving deliberate pauses between phrases, showcasing how the absence of sound can speak volumes. Exploring the dynamic relationship between silence and notes, I demonstrate how strategic spacing can transform your solos from ordinary to extraordinary.
Throughout the video, I share valuable insights on the significance of incorporating space in your solos. Whether you’re a budding musician or a seasoned player, mastering this technique can elevate your playing to new heights, captivating audiences and leaving them craving more.
Join me on this musical journey as we uncover the beauty of restraint, discovering that sometimes, it’s not just about what you play, but what you choose not to play. Hit play and embark on a sonic adventure where less truly becomes more. ????????
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Originally posted by UC99nZNhFmY145rvHw2NAZew at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLMpScUripg
"Less CAN'T be more, it's impossible, MORE IS MORE" – Yngwie Malmsteen
Some subtle echo helps me with leaving space. Not always.
Several years ago I attended an Eric Johnson concert. I love Eric's style and his ability to shred, and to do it in a musical way. However, the concert was almost 4 hours long. I stayed for the whole show, but honestly, my ears and brain were done after 2 hours. I wanted no more. He played extremely well, but I was bored. Tired of hearing scales, tired of hearing overdriven notes, tired of hearing the guitar frequency range. I had been guitar-pummeled into submission. No mas, no mas! In the movie "Amadeus", after one of his concerts, Mozart asked the King what he thought of his latest work. The King answers with a noncommittal response. As the King leaves, one of the King's guests tells Mozart quietly that his works had too many notes for the royal ear. Uh-huh. I've always been a more melodic lead player. I want to make a memorable lead line and use speed very sparing. Make my statement and get out of the way. Speed is just a tool I have in my toolbox. I don't live by the shred, nor do I want to die by the shred. My prayer is, "DON'T let me overplay!! "
Great video and I certainly needed to be reminded of this . I went to hear a band last night the lead guitar player overplayed every solo and I got bored after 1 set . The other thing that bored me was he never changed his tone no matter the song . Cranked Distortion pedal , long trailing delay for every tune……if the song requires a clean tone , play it clean.
I spent the first 19 years learning how to play and the last 19 when not to play …….
As a drummer I love to hear the loooooong sustained notes…..let it ring..
In short… be Eric Clapton… not Yngwie Malmsteen…
In my teens, I worked on having the stamina of Steve Harris, as a bass player. Moving into my later years, I leaned toward other styles of music but those years of playing to tooth- gritting songs paid off when it comes to throwing in those tricky and speedy licks. It takes no effort now. There is value in speed and endurance but it does get fatiquing to listeners and players alike. Great advice as always, Brad.
I NEEDED to see this! I’m writing a song and working on the solo. This video was a reminder to me that the fewer notes I play, and the slower I play them, the better I sound…! I couldn’t shred as a young player. Now, at 61, I’ve got carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands and speed brings pain.
Subscribed. Thanks again for this video!
"There's a lot of guys that play too many notes. There's no depth in their playing. Space is important"- Miles Davis
My favorite quote by Mozart fits your title. Mozart said — " The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between.”
Who needs time when you've got…s-p-a-c-e. Space is the place…
Good info thanks.
Shrub riffs dude! What pickups are in that Suhr Strat? I recently put in V70s in my beloved heavily modded childhood Squier Strat.. These sound dirtier, like V60s..
I heard someone say something about music being like a sculpture, as in a sculptor doesn’t add, they take away and only leave what’s beautiful
that green reverse neck strat behind you looked interesting