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How to Sound Like Brian May on Guitar - It's Not the Red Special

Offered By: Andy Guitar via YouTube

Tags

Guitar Courses Melody Courses

Course Description

Overview

Discover the secrets to emulating Brian May's iconic guitar sound in this 35-minute video tutorial featuring Dave Colquhoun, who has performed with Brian May and Rick Wakeman. Learn valuable tips on melody, volume control, and vibrato techniques, as well as insights into playing famous Queen songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You." Gain exclusive knowledge from Colquhoun's experience teaching guitar to the actors of the Bohemian Rhapsody movie, including Rami Malek and Gwilym Lee. Explore the nuances of May's guitar style, from his use of a sixpence as a pick to Freddie Mercury's rhythm techniques, in this comprehensive guide to mastering the Queen sound on guitar.

Syllabus

Introduction.
On Teaching Rami Maleck .
On Teaching Gwilym Lee.
Tip 1 (Melody).
Brian's Six Pence.
Tip 2 (Use the Volume) .
Tip 3 (Vibrato).
Crazy Little Thing Called Love .
BohRhap Ending .
BohRhap Solo.
Freddie Rythm Technique .
We will Rock You .


Taught by

Andy Guitar

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