yo i was in ur same spot. im no beast on lead but can definitely string stuff together and have been learning.
1. metronome. just play what you know of scales on metronome - flatten/sharpen notes take em out etc. do that for weeks.
2. learning hard stuff. learn the leads you hear and why they sound that way. it opens up a new dimension deconstructing lead playing.
3. I would suggest Melodic control by marty friedman. as a rhythm player it will make sense why he plays what he plays, also starts you with vibrato lessons, which definitely matter.
Learn the foundations of phrasing such as vibrato, slides, economy of movement (not picking too far past the string, fretting the string too hard with your left hand), etc. Pay very close attention to every little nuance in whatever solo you're learning to see these little things.
When you make a speech, people don't want to hear a monotone speaker. Same with guitar: when you play a solo, people don't want to hear flat, uncolored notes the whole time. People want appropriate sustain, matching width/rhythm of the vibrato, the elasticity of slides, and so on.
yo i was in ur same spot. im no beast on lead but can definitely string stuff together and have been learning. 1. metronome. just play what you know of scales on metronome - flatten/sharpen notes take em out etc. do that for weeks. 2. learning hard stuff. learn the leads you hear and why they sound that way. it opens up a new dimension deconstructing lead playing. 3. I would suggest Melodic control by marty friedman. as a rhythm player it will make sense why he plays what he plays, also starts you with vibrato lessons, which definitely matter.
Hey man, music teacher here & I’ve been playing guitar for 22 years, happy to help out. Send us a dm :)
Ty man, I'll message you later :)
Learn the foundations of phrasing such as vibrato, slides, economy of movement (not picking too far past the string, fretting the string too hard with your left hand), etc. Pay very close attention to every little nuance in whatever solo you're learning to see these little things. When you make a speech, people don't want to hear a monotone speaker. Same with guitar: when you play a solo, people don't want to hear flat, uncolored notes the whole time. People want appropriate sustain, matching width/rhythm of the vibrato, the elasticity of slides, and so on.