How to play the Bohemian Rhapsody Guitar Solo

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
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    Here is my lesson for how to play the Bohemian Rhapsody Guitar Solo by Queen. There's something a little off about that thumbnail photo right? 😉
    My answer: YES.
    I absolutely love this song/solo. I used to rock out to it in the car as a kid; still do.
    I hope you enjoy learning with me, if you need any help leave me a comment or reach out on Patreon.
    🔶Gear I use: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/spedspe...
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    #BohemianRhapsody #QueenGuitarLesson #BrianMay #GuitarSolos #GuitarTeacher
    00:00 - Intro
    00:25 - Overview
    00:57 - Solo Example
    01:30 - Key & Scales
    03:06 - Lick 1
    04:21 - Lick 2
    05:15 - Lick 3
    07:00 - Lick 4
    08:54 - Lick 5
    09:45 - Lick 6
    10:20 - Lick 7
    12:17 - Slow/Fast Example
    13:38 - Final Thoughts
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Komentáře • 96

  • @elliebeantv
    @elliebeantv Před 2 lety

    Great lighting - makes a huge difference. Great videos. Thanks! You've made learning these songs very easy. Very happy to have stumbled upon your videos. Merry Christmas!

  • @dongding3017
    @dongding3017 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Sped! You’re the best!..Always!

  • @16brentboy
    @16brentboy Před 2 lety

    These are all excellent lessons 🤘🤘🤘Thank you for making them!

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      You’re welcome Brenton, honestly glad you’re getting so much out of them. People found the bit about scales helpful. 🙏🏻

  • @markslima1557
    @markslima1557 Před 2 lety +1

    Great lesson Sped! Also, your deadpan delivery: spot on.

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha, thanks. There's no BS in the lesson but plenty either side ey?

  • @minilox2763
    @minilox2763 Před 2 lety +1

    thank you for teaching this solo. great solo. a classic 🤘

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      My pleasure, I hope you learn something valuable! Have fun.

  • @mikeburtonphillipson5900
    @mikeburtonphillipson5900 Před 2 lety +3

    Killer solo!!.. really like the addition of understanding the 3 scale positions, provides so much more understanding behind it rather than just learning the solo by string/fret etc.. loved the cool little edit capture transformation to ‘Classical Guitar’.. also great piece for improving technique, especially bends.. big fan as you know of all the lessons, production quality is first class..

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      Hahaha you’re the first to mention that little Easter egg! When I watched it back I was like “omg I actually do look like a mag.” 😂😂😂 Had to do it.

  • @hometown38
    @hometown38 Před 2 lety

    excellent video as usual ... such a great teacher .. one the best on here

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      Wow, thank you so much! Love this comment, keeps me inspired to make more videos.

  • @JonnyReturns
    @JonnyReturns Před 2 lety

    Thanks Sped. Been looking forward to a song lesson and this is one I’ve always wanted to learn. Hope you’re doing well

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      Epic Johnny, it's a classic for sure let me know how you get on with it. I'm good thanks, just about to record another video.

  • @scotsampson5287
    @scotsampson5287 Před 2 lety +4

    Hey sped, always liked this solo. I liked the way you showed us the scale locations first before getting down to Bizniz.

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      Cheers Scott! Yeah I think it’s important. I mean, no doubt there are about 10,000 lessons on CZcams of this so I figured I need to bring something unique each time. 🙌🏻

  • @loveguitars
    @loveguitars Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Sped, Awesome!! Thank you!!👍

  • @samizahreddine5942
    @samizahreddine5942 Před 2 lety

    Excellent content as per usual

  • @skipneumann1
    @skipneumann1 Před rokem

    Awesome lesson!

  • @chrisjude8794
    @chrisjude8794 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely brilliant sped.
    Lots of great tips, and a must to learn my scales.
    So so well played as well.
    Many thanks 👍😀

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      Yeah absolutely, glad that message resonated. Are you familiar with the shapes? 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @chrisjude8794
      @chrisjude8794 Před 2 lety

      @@SpedSpedding Not really, only scale I know is the pentatonic. So am learning songs parrot fashion a lot of the time. Going to do Sophs beginner course on Musicisum when they eventually release it.
      I think I have missed so much learning the way I have.
      Learning so much from Soph on her patreon.
      Perhaps I should join your patreon as well.

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      @@chrisjude8794 Only if you think you will survive crossing the beams. 👻 😂 There’s a lot of good stuff on there and a nice immunity of fun people.

  • @BobbyLFC9
    @BobbyLFC9 Před rokem

    Magmotional. Excellent vid!

  • @KitWN
    @KitWN Před 2 lety +1

    I'm Looking forward to learning this one. Like the helpful notes on the music/TAB (the written text ones I mean, the little black blob shaped ones are not really optional).

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha, yeah they are. Wouldn't really get very far without them would we. Glad you like the tab; for me having the three scale shapes there and understanding where you're playing in the context of the key will be so valuable moving forward and crafting your own stuff.

    • @KitWN
      @KitWN Před 2 lety

      @@SpedSpedding Couldn't agree more. Having the TAB available is essential.

  • @rconcha3
    @rconcha3 Před 2 lety

    Another fantastic lesson. Well done Sir. I know what I'll be doing after work today...

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      Epic, looking forward to hanging out after work. Screen to eye. 😂🙌🏻

  • @faridkhajeh9920
    @faridkhajeh9920 Před 2 lety

    Great lesson knowing the scale shapes helps a lot thanks sped

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      You’re welcome Farid. Yeah now you can use what you learn wherever you want. Borrow from Bri. 🙌🏻😂

    • @faridkhajeh9920
      @faridkhajeh9920 Před 2 lety

      Bri would be proud😂🎸

  • @kungstu22
    @kungstu22 Před 2 lety +3

    How do we get Sped to 100k? So many players would benefit from his lessons.

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      Haha thanks! Just keep watching, liking and sharing! Appreciate you. 🙏🏻

  • @joemartucci4786
    @joemartucci4786 Před 2 lety

    Great job Sped. I’ve learned more about scales patterns etc from watching your videos in the past few months than all the years I’ve been playing. I taught myself how to play bass by watching my friend play in bars. That guy happens to be Billy Sheehan. Before I even thought about it I used to go watch him at school dances etc. By the way sweet prs sounds great. Love Brian May great tones & solos. You got a lot goin for ya patience tone look personality hope to see you on a big stage somewhere. As always best to you & Gab.

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      How cool is that, I’ve got Billy’s autograph upstairs in a Steve Vai album case. He signed a ticket stump from when I went to watch G3 years ago.
      So happy to hear that you’re learning so much from these videos. Keep it up, have fun! 🙌🏻

  • @lucaspage3538
    @lucaspage3538 Před 2 lety

    Wonderfull lesson😀

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      Thanks, I wanted to put up another educational video but change up the artist so this worked great. 👌🏻

  • @TheZayne34
    @TheZayne34 Před 2 lety

    I have learned this solo years ago, however , I was never able to play it cleanly thru the quick hammer-on, pull -off parts during the middle of the lead. So this will be learning it proper and confidently flowing thru the entire lead. You just did "Rain Song" and I am still not totally hands down proper with that one yet. So this little ditty is a welcome lesson to switch between tunes. Keep `em comin Sped

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      Love this! I mentioned to Gab a while back that I want my channel to fuse both my love of guitar and cinema. I always try to achieve cinematic shots where I can, even in lessons. People might say what’s the point. For me it’s not even a choice. 🙌🏻

  • @Echidira
    @Echidira Před 2 lety

    Top Learning!

  • @acadianr2leger
    @acadianr2leger Před 2 lety

    Man i love this…cheers from the east coast 🤘🏻🇨🇦

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      So cool, thanks for the comment. Let me know how you get on with it! 🇨🇦

  • @MrKiammi
    @MrKiammi Před 2 lety

    Subscribed here and IG loved your content of led zep, and here we are :)

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much! Hope you like everything else you find.

  • @clarkhudson
    @clarkhudson Před 2 lety

    Great lesson sped, also just seen the video cover haha didnt see you at first

  • @GabriellaTavini
    @GabriellaTavini Před 2 lety

    Your head in that thumbnail 🤣 great video once again! 👏🏼 ❤️

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      😂😂 only about two people have noticed.

  • @alexwillis954
    @alexwillis954 Před 2 lety

    I don’t understand how you only have 40k subs these videos are fire man keep them up.

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! I’ve been wrestling with the algorithm for many years. We will get there. 🙌🏻🔥

    • @alexwillis954
      @alexwillis954 Před 2 lety

      @@SpedSpedding you should do a cover of play the game because you have to play the YT algorithm game 😂 and because the song is badass!

    • @woodakileme3254
      @woodakileme3254 Před měsícem

      And it makes me wonder how the worst instructional video for this song has the most views ... (over a million) Keep up the great work man !! Cheers from Athens , Greece

  • @u2acrobata
    @u2acrobata Před 2 lety

    now i have "homework" for this weekend .... :)))) thanks so much from Portugal 😉

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      You do indeed! Have fun with it. 🇵🇹

  • @TommySG1
    @TommySG1 Před 2 lety

    Hey Sped!
    Your song tutorials are second to none, for a few reasons too. You don’t try and rush through it like I see so many do, so it’s a lot easier to just get it! Secondly, you go a bit deeper too explaining a why and a how.
    Lastly, you just do classic epics, Ya…. Jimmy would approve of this message LOL! 🤙

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      Hahaha thanks man. Rumour has it Jimmy and Bri got together last night to watch this video go live like a PPV boxing match. Bad hangovers today apparently. 😂

    • @TommySG1
      @TommySG1 Před 2 lety

      That would be something though, the both of them in the same place exchanging licks 🤙 Jimmy was my favorite though, the man was a riff writing MA-CHINE lol 😂

    • @TommySG1
      @TommySG1 Před 2 lety

      By the way, how do like that SE? My friend had bought his son a PRS SE in hopes he’d play and keep it up. Anyhow I plugged it in and checked it out, I couldn’t believe how nice it felt and sounded. Way back when I was real young they really built crap unless you spent considerably more money. Today these guitars play so beautifully in just about any price category, they’ve really come a long way!

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      @@TommySG1 it’s my favourite guitar to play. The neck, strong tension, accuracy. I think a real 24 and a 594 are on the cards for me. When Gab gets her book deal. 😂👌🏻

    • @TommySG1
      @TommySG1 Před 2 lety

      @@SpedSpedding , best of luck regarding the book signing 🤙

  • @alanstevenson952
    @alanstevenson952 Před rokem

    Great

  • @davidkloehn5676
    @davidkloehn5676 Před 2 lety

    That was genius

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      Loving this level of compliment. 🙌🏻😂

  • @alexander_winston
    @alexander_winston Před 2 lety +1

    Respect Sped’s authorita! Quick question…. Since this in E flat, is there any benefit to just tuning down 1/2 step a la SRV?

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      I would say the only benefit would be string tension. I actually think Brian uses 8’s?
      I’m not using any open strings so no problem. Depends whether you want a dot on your root note or not. 😂

    • @alexander_winston
      @alexander_winston Před 2 lety

      @@SpedSpedding thanks Spedmaster!

    • @KitWN
      @KitWN Před 2 lety

      @@SpedSpedding Brian's red special has a scale length of only 24 inches. This means a lower tension than either Fender or Gibson standards which helps with the bends.

  • @jbailey254
    @jbailey254 Před 9 měsíci

    Did it! The scales still semi elude me but they must be in my mind somewhere.

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hey if those things are eluding you then circle back around and try again? Being able to understand what you're playing and where it makes sense on the fretboard is a proper game changer.

    • @jbailey254
      @jbailey254 Před 9 měsíci

      @@SpedSpedding Yup! I go back on them every few days.

  • @jordantaylor4992
    @jordantaylor4992 Před 2 lety

    Please make a new smiths tutorial mate

  • @verysmilelive5564
    @verysmilelive5564 Před 2 lety

    Sukses.,

  • @jordantaylor4992
    @jordantaylor4992 Před 2 lety

    Barbarism begins at home would be a great tutorial

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      I love that song, it’s been years since I played it in full.

  • @toddstile961
    @toddstile961 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Man, what was for dinner?

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety

      It was a delicious home made soup. And it was bright purple, like, as if Thanos has lost his arm in it purple.

  • @stratman9449
    @stratman9449 Před 2 lety

    hi...i beat you to this one by a few years......:-)....once learned, it's quite easy.....but still sounds great.....

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      Steve Vai might say that things he does now are “easy.” It’s important to zoom out and be proud of everything you’ve learned and can play. Maybe it’s only easy because you’re really good?

    • @stratman9449
      @stratman9449 Před 2 lety

      @@SpedSpedding ....:-).....well...i'm good at the things i like to play...but i have my weaknesses...(as we all do...)....which i can't tell you....haha...

  • @freddysnightmare8391
    @freddysnightmare8391 Před 2 lety

    hi sped

  • @damondkhar1246
    @damondkhar1246 Před rokem

    You are my religion guitar solo lesson please

  • @NovacomNZ
    @NovacomNZ Před 2 lety

    When I pull my guitar out my wife disappears into the kitchen too.

    • @SpedSpedding
      @SpedSpedding  Před 2 lety +1

      She cooking up a bassline for you? 💪🏻😂

  • @kinsucksmajorballs
    @kinsucksmajorballs Před 2 lety

    🐕‍🦺