Learn To Play Scorpions

Guitars Lessons by Danny Gill

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Guitar Lesson Course Overview

LickLibrary's "Learn To Play Scorpions" offers an immersive and instructive guitar lesson package taught by Danny Gill, dedicated to breaking down five iconic tracks by the legendary rock band Scorpions. Led by Matthias Jabs, the band's influential lead guitarist, these songs showcase a rich blend of hard rock and metal techniques, including intricate solos, powerful riffs, and soulful melodies. Let's explore each song in detail.

Guitar Lessons Include:

Coast to Coast

Blackout

Wind of Change

No One Like You

Rock You Like a Hurricane

Lesson Performance Notes

1. Coast To Coast

In "Coast To Coast," the melody focuses on open-string riffs and power chords. The guitar solo is based on the E minor pentatonic scale and includes a combination of double-stops, slides, and bends. The energetic solo exhibits Matthias Jabs' signature playing style, showcasing his ability to blend melodic expression with technical proficiency.

2. Blackout

A powerful anthem, "Blackout" utilizes heavy palm muting and power chords to create its driving rhythm. The solo in A minor features alternate picking, dive-bombs, and pinched harmonics. Jabs' unique approach to phrasing and his use of chromaticism adds depth to the song's overall texture.

3. Wind Of Change

Perhaps the Scorpions' most famous ballad, "Wind Of Change" demonstrates the softer side of rock guitar. The song employs arpeggiated chord progressions in C major and F major, and the emotive solo includes a mix of bends, slides, and harmonics. Jabs' sensitive touch on the strings brings a heartfelt voice to this timeless classic.

4. No One Like You

With its memorable riff and infectious chorus, "No One Like You" showcases a blend of two-handed tapping, sweep picking, and vibrato. The solo uses the G minor scale and highlights Jabs' masterful control of dynamics and his ability to interweave melody and technical skill seamlessly.

5. Rock You Like A Hurricane

An iconic rock anthem, "Rock You Like A Hurricane" delivers a ferocious blend of power chords, syncopated rhythms, and galloping rhythms. The solo, based in E minor, features string bending, trills, and tremolo picking. Jabs' aggressive playing style resonates throughout this track, highlighting his role in shaping the sound of 80s hard rock.

Matthias Jabs: The Lead Guitarist

Matthias Jabs, the lead guitarist for Scorpions, is renowned for his innovative guitar work, blending classical influences with rock sensibilities. His contribution to these songs is substantial, providing a balance between melodious passages and intense rock techniques. His playing often features a combination of bluesy bends, octave melodies, and whammy bar tricks, which adds flair and emotion to each song.

List of Guitar Techniques Used in the Lessons

This comprehensive package offers a deep dive into the guitar artistry of the Scorpions, guided by the band's own sonic blueprint. From beginners to advanced players, "Learn To Play Scorpions" provides valuable insights and hands-on experience to enhance your guitar playing journey. Get ready to rock like a hurricane!

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0291

  • Artist

    Scorpions

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, 2x DVD set

  • Media format

    PAL Only

  • Genre

    Rock, Hard Rock

  • Skill level

    Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088823354

  • TAB NOT Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL Only) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

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Scorpions - Backing Tracks

Five guitar backing tracks to some classic Scorpions, Tracks included are, Coast To Coast, Wind Of Change, No One Like You, Rock You Like A Hurricane

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About The Tutor

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Danny Gill

Danny Gill is, without a doubt, the most loved tutor by our community. With an incredible array of DVDs and web lessons for LickLibrary covering a wide variety of topics all of which he covers with incredible detail, it's no wonder he carries as much respect as he does. As...

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