How I Finished This Solo (Part 2) - Bends, Tremolo, Suspended Ideas, and More - 417
Release Date: 05/21/2025
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In this episode, I’m finishing the solo I started in Part 1—this half brings in everything from legato and tremolo picking to bluesy bends and suspended arpeggios. If you want to see how a solo comes together with drama, energy, and attitude, this is it.
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