Advice for playing a smooth solo.

[Buxom]

I'm not much into playing solos, but I kind of want to learn Supernaut by Black Sabbath. Do any of you guys have any good advice?

 

And yes, I do know a couple songs with solos, but they're slow solos. I'm just more into laying down the heavy tone when it's necessary.

[LarryUK]

All I can say is listen to the vibrato and break the solo down into sections. Master each one.

[stein]

Yes to all the above.

 

GOOD RULE: ALWAYS start slow. The slower the better. Regardless of what it is, whether it is your own or copping someone else.

 

I think the reason for that, is because you are training your fingers to do something. The slower you can play it, and the more DELIBERATE you can play it, the more muscle memory and personal coordination your subconscious mind can ingest.

 

It is obviously an improvised solo, but it may be still worth learning note for note, if you can. When you copy someones notes, you copy their own personal finger movements, and that can give you insight into their style. A lot of times, some players may seem more awkward to you than others, but that is a good thing. It means you are learning something, or about to learn something. And, taking the time to learn on something you like means you are likely to come away with something you want.

[cookieman15061]

Practice, practice and practice some more.

[daveinspain]

Practice, practice and practice some more.

 

+1000

[zigzag]

GOOD RULE: ALWAYS start slow. The slower the better. Regardless of what it is, whether it is your own or copying someone else.

 

This is also true for inexperienced site readers of musical notation, esp. with respect to tempo and meter. Always start slow and use a metronome

[Buxom]

Thanks guys. I've been trying to get into solos for a bit. Problem is, I taught myself everything I know. Basically, I picked up the guitar and played, so I'm not sure how hard it will be to play like a regular with proper training.

[Rabs]

Also id say using some kind of metronone or beat helps to play too.. its one thing playing something, its another playing it in time.

 

Or just play along to the track you want to copy :)

 

But yes as the above says.. start as slow as you need to to play it right then once you got it down speed up.. and yes id agree the pentatonic scale is one of the best all rounders.. I learned it as its one that goes from one end of the fretboard to another and helps you to understand the relationships and positioning between each string.