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Master the Minor Pentatonic with This Classic Riff

IntermediateLead GuitarAndy Guitar
10:35/5K views/Apr 2026
10:35·5K views·Apr 2026·Released 1970·Taught by Andy Guitar
Lead GuitarHard RockKey of E minor120 BPM
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Chords

i-III-VII-VI

What you'll learn

  • How to play the Black Night riff
  • Minor pentatonic scale application
  • Triplet groove and swing feel
  • Rolling technique
  • Hammer-on techniques
  • Guitar tone tips
  • Picking exercises for intermediate players

About this lesson

🎸 NEW COURSE Intermediate Electric https://www.andyguitar.co.uk/videos/int-elec-introduction ✅ FREE TAB https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/deep-purple-black-night-tab-s23516 ▶ https://www.andyguitar.co.uk/◀ ALL Andy's exclusive videos, courses livestreams & discord community Learn how to play Black Night by Deep Purple with this full guitar lesson, breaking down one of the most iconic classic rock riffs of all time. We’ll cover the main riff using the E minor pentatonic scale, the correct notes and positioning, and how to lock into the groove with the essential triplet feel that gives this song its signature swing. You’ll also work on key techniques including rolling finger technique, hammer-ons, slides, and vibrato, plus tips on getting the right tone using overdrive and a Tube Screamer-style boost. Whether you’re building your intermediate skills or refining your classic rock playing, this lesson will help you sound tighter, more expressive, and closer to the original. Give it a go and let me know how you get on in the comments! 🎸 NEW COURSE Intermediate Electric https://www.andyguitar.co.uk/videos/int-elec-introduction ▶ https://www.andyguitar.co.uk/◀ ALL Andy's exclusive videos, courses livestreams & discord community

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