Country Rock Guitar Lick in C Major

TL;DR

Learn a great country rock lick in C major using the C major pentatonic scale, and discover how changing the backing chord can give it different styles.

Transcript

this is a great lick in the key of c using the c major pentatonic scale let's check it out two three four now it's a great country rock lick however if you change the backing chord the chord behind it right now we have a c major if we change it to an a minor it would give it more of a hendrixy style okay if we played it over c major give it more of... Read More

Key Insights

• 😋 Changing the backing chord can significantly alter the style of the lick.
• 😋 The lick can sound Hendrix-like when played over an A minor backing chord.
• 🎮 Playing it over a C major backing chord gives it more of an Eagles-style sound.
• 😋 The lick utilizes notes from the C major pentatonic scale.
• 😋 Hammer-ons, slides, and double stops are important techniques in this lick.
• 😋 Starting the lick on the second beat instead of the first gives it a unique feel.
• 😋 The lick includes movements on the A string, D string, and G string of the guitar.

Questions & Answers

Q: What key is this lick in and which scale is used?

This lick is in the key of C major and uses notes from the C major pentatonic scale.

Q: How do we play the opening phrase of the lick?

Start by hammering on to the seventh fret on the A string with your third finger, then pick the G note on the fifth fret of the D string, and go back to the E note on the A string.

Q: What does the double stop in the lick mean?

The double stop requires playing two notes simultaneously. In this lick, it's played on the fifth fret of the D string and G string, sliding up to the seventh fret and back down to the fifth fret.

Q: What is the next part of the lick?

After the double stop, move up to the eighth fret and play a double stop by barring across the eighth fret. Then, hammer on to the 10th fret on the B string and pull it off.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• This lesson teaches a country rock lick in the key of C major using the C major pentatonic scale.

• By changing the backing chord from C major to A minor, the lick can take on a Hendrix-style sound.

• Playing the lick over C major gives it more of an Eagles-style sound.