How to Play Lead Guitar Like A Pro - Part 1 By Ryan Edward

A lead Guitarist is generally the one who plays the Solos, Riffs, and Fills. The Solos are sometimes accompanied by the band and normally mark the climax of the song. While, the Riffs are generally the intro into the song, and often repeat. The Fills are the parts of music played between the lead singers sections.

The role of the Lead guitarist changed when Rock and Metal made its way into music, it was now more diverse and out of this world. However, the original role of the Lead Guitarist has not changed and they still provide melody as opposed to the rhythm guitar, bass, and drums.

The styles of each Lead Guitarist are different from the sound of their instruments, the effects they have on others and the music itself, to there own playing style. If they have succeeded well in these then you will often find yourself in the company of a great player. One thing all great lead guitarist have in common is that they are also know to be true listeners of music and the notes being played.

You will find lead guitarist in blues, jazz, and rock and roll music. All guitarist use scales, musical modes and arpeggios or a repetitive beat at different times in the types of music they play, this is especially true of Lead Guitarist. When making a solo unique, the lead guitarist will use Syncopation, which uses speed-enhancing techniques in the song. One way to create this is by alternate picking, sweep picking, and economy picking each of these use the right hand. While the left hand uses the hammer on, pull off, and tapping techniques which maximizes the speed of their music.

A lead Blues guitarist will use reaction style riffs. The lead guitarist takes one musical phrase and when repeating it changes the final note or chord. All guitarists including lead guitarist use string bending, which varies from half and hole tones to quarter tones. Another type of string bending is the Vibrato where the strings are bent up a quarter note and then back again.

All Guitarists, including Lead Guitarists, use these methods to bring us unforgettable music that will carry on throughout our lifetimes.

In part 2 of "Learn How to Play Lead Guitar Like a Pro!" you will learn the best resource for learning lead guitar. I will also share with you a great place to get free lead guitar lessons. For Part 2 in this series please visit http://www.ryanstips.com/guitar/