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Quick licks: easy #11

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By Guitar Techniques
Published 11 February 2012

Angus Young lead lines and Scotty Moore-style

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Easy lick one: Scotty Moore style

Easy lick one: Scotty Moore style

Our first lick was inspired by Scotty Moore's trademark rhythm style on the early Elvis Sun recordings. For an authentic Memphis tone try a little tape style slap-back delay, amp reverb, and a strong, confident picking hand to make the notes pop out with authority.

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Easy lick two: Angus Young style lead

Easy lick two: Angus Young style lead

It's never too early to get into some AC/DC style licks and this one can help develop your alternate picking and fretting hand dexterity and strength while sounding cool all the while. Keep your fingertips close to the fretboard when playing this one and work your way up slowly to the 120bpm tempo.

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