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Why Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb Solo Just Works

AdvancedFingerpickingMarty Music
16:24/23K views/Nov 2025
16:24·23K views·Nov 2025·Released 1979·Taught by Marty Music
FingerpickingProgressive RockKey of B minor63 BPM
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i-III-VII-VI

What you'll learn

  • Why the solo sounds emotional and powerful
  • Suspended 4th (sus4) arpeggios
  • Target notes in soloing
  • How Gilmour builds tension and emotion in the solo

About this lesson

David Gilmour’s Comfortably Numb solo is one of the most iconic in rock history — but do you know why it sounds so emotional and powerful? In this lesson, I break down the theory and techniques behind the first solo — covering: ⦿ Suspended 4th (sus4) arpeggios ⦿ Target notes ⦿ How Gilmour builds tension and melody ⦿ Using scales vs. arpeggios in your solos You’ll not only understand this solo — you’ll learn how to build your own melodic lead lines using the same approach. 🎸 Download My Free Chords & Scales Book – all the arpeggios, scales & diagrams from this video: 🌐 Join the Marty Music Community & Unlock ALL My Courses! Monthly membership includes livestreams with me & tons of premium content — you can even start for FREE! → https://www.martymusic.com/memberships 🎸 More Guitar Lessons & FREE Courses: https://www.martymusic.com/free-courses

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