Quick licks: easy #10

Santana-inspired lead and Smiths-style indie riffing

Guitar Techniques, Tue 3 Jan 2012, 5:08 pm UTC

Easy lick one: Santana lead

This lead example is similar to something the soulful Latino might play on a cool instrumental ballad. Follow the fingerings given as the line is entirely from one scale (Eb major) and it fits nicely within the 7th and 8th fret areas. Dial in some gain for singing sustain and go for it!

Easy lick two: Smiths riff

Inspired by The Smiths, this tribute to their innovative guitarist Johnny Marr uses open position chords and a quick strumming pattern. Practise changingchords slowly at first, working up to 100bpm. Try a little chorus and a lush clean amp tone to nail this one.