How To Sound Like David Gilmour - Lead Guitar Course

A Guide To Adding A Touch Of Pink Floyd Magic To Your Solos

What you'll learn

Playing lead guitar in the style of David Gilmour

Pentatonic scales

Note targeting

Playing over chord changes

Phrasing

Thematic development

Triplet rhythms

Signature string bending moves

Requirements

Have a basic knowledge of lead guitar

Know how to dowload files from the internet

Description

This course gives an insight into the lead guitar playing style of David Gilmour. We will look at his note choices & favoured scale positions, and some of his signature techniques. We will also look at the art of phrasing - a crucial skill for any lead guitarist, but even more so when aiming for a "Gilmour-esque" sound.The course is accessible & easy going with eight set piece guitar solos to learn, each one showcasing a different aspect of Mr. Gilmour's playing style. By the end of the course you will be well equipped to inject a little DG magic into your own solos any time you wish.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Scales!

Lecture 2 The Pentatonic Scale

Section 3: More Note Choices

Lecture 3 Adding More Notes

Section 4: More than one scale!

Lecture 4 Switching Scales

Section 5: Phrasing

Lecture 5 Phrasing & Timing Basics

Section 6: More Phrasing - Repetition & Development

Lecture 6 Using Repetition

Section 7: Triplets

Lecture 7 Using Triplet Rhythms

Section 8: String Bends

Lecture 8 Bend it like Gilmour!

Section 9: Summary

Lecture 9 So… To Summarise

Intermediate guitarists,Electric guitarists,Pink Floyd fans who play guitar