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Guthrie Govan cold winter slow bluesy guitar lesson part 1 of 2

Here's another impressive solo by Guthrie Govan. For most guitar players ... take away the technique and the fast acrobatic licks ... sit them in front of a slow tune ... and you discover their weaknesses rather quickly. What makes a great guitar solo to me ... is great tone ... great phrasing ... great control over each individual note ... playing with purpose ... saying something from beginning to end.

I used to be impressed with all the fast licks and technique. But like most people ... the longer you play, the more you want that emotion/feeling. Now this doesn't mean you have to play slow or only a few notes. There's a time and place for a terrifying lick ... but for me ... that time is not from the beginning of the solo to the end and everywhere in between.

This is a perfect example letting the rhythm and chords guide the solo. There are no flashy licks. Just great tone and great phrasing with subtle accents from one mature player.

Check out the link below to see Guthrie Govan play this solo himself ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TINt-TjUbXE

Hope you enjoy.

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