Verse + Pre-Chorus

Guitar Lesson Ex: #1

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Verse normal speed

Verse normal slow

Notes: This next example leads into the chorus. It is identical to the first example except that it ends on an F chord that and uses the tremolo bar to lower and raise the tone a half step in time with the beat of the song.

Example 2

Audio examples:

Verse pre-chorus normal speed

Verse pre-chorus slow

Chorus

Chorus

Notes: This example starts with a C with an E root that goes to an F chord. Then it uses the chords C with an E root, F, F# diminished, C and F. The open A note is used as a pedal tone.

Example 1

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Chorus normal speed

Chorus slow

Bridge

Bridge

Notes: I've seen this bridge posted on a lot of guitar websites. This is the way I play it. I think Mick Mars may have used two guitar parts but live this seemed close to the way he played it.

Example 1

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Bridge normal speed

Bridge slow

Guitar Solo

Looks That Kill - Guitar Solo

Notes: This solo uses the pentatonic blues scale in the key of A minor. Mick makes good use of pinch harmonics and blues phrasing. This is something that definitely set him apart from many popular guitarists of the 1980's. Mick was always more focused on the song and not just his technique. Much like Angus Young, Mick Mars is an old school blues style rock player who should not be overlooked.

I have split the solo up into 5 pieces so you can concentrate on small chunks instead of the whole thing at once. I have also provided the rhythm track for the solo so you can try your hand once you think you've mastered this classic solo.

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Solo Complete

Rhythm Track Without Guitar Solo

Example 1

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Solo Part #1 slow

Example 2

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Solo Part #2 slow

Example 3

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Solo Part #3 slow

Example 4

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Solo Part #4 slow

Example 5

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Solo Part #5 slow