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Riff Lesson

Sweet Home Alabama

IntermediateLead GuitarMarty Music
1:01/21K views/Jan 2025
1:01·21K views·Jan 2025·Released 1974·Taught by Marty Music
Lead GuitarSouthern RockKey of D major98 BPM
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What you'll learn

  • How to play the Sweet Home Alabama solo
  • Slide techniques used in the solo
  • Music theory behind the solo construction
  • The reasoning behind Ed King's soloing choices

About this lesson

Ed King shared his secret to how he crafted Sweet Home Alabama’s legendary solo, and I’m here to share it with you. Spoiler: it’s not just about hitting the right notes, it’s about the THEORY behind them. From slide secrets to why he played the way he did, this is pure guitar gold. Fair warning, after this, you might feel the urge to pick up your guitar and start channeling your inner Skynyrd. Let’s dive in—because Ed knew what was up.

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