Rock, Paper, Shotgun! - Rock Guitar Series Vol. 1 | 20 Expressive Phrases

Welcome to "Rock, Paper, Shotgun!"—a solo that blends purposeful phrasing with dynamic energy. 🎸 This solo shows that you don’t always need to play fast to make an impact. With 20 expressive phrases, I’ve combined strumming elements and technical sections to create a solo that serves the song rather than just showing off. You’ll hear parts that outline the chord changes with rhythm-inspired strumming, balanced with faster sections that mix blues and harmonic minor scales. This solo is designed to help you see how solos can be more than just flashy licks—they can complement the harmony and bring the song to life. What You'll Learn: How to blend strumming with lead playing to outline chord changes. Mixing blues and harmonic minor scales for balanced soloing. Crafting solos that feel purposeful and connected to the music. Get Free Sheet Music & Backing Track: Sign up for my email list at www.teachmeatune.com to get the sheet music and backing track for "Rock, Paper, Shotgun!"—free to download. Stay Connected with Teach Me a Tune: Instagram: @TeachMeATune Facebook: Teach Me a Tune Music Co. TikTok: @TeachMeATune Like, comment, and subscribe for more guitar solos, tips, and original music. Let’s dive in and explore how you can create solos that serve the song. 🎶 #RockGuitar #ExpressivePhrases #BluesScales #RockSolos #GuitarTechniques #TeachMeATune #RockPaperShotgun 00:00 Performance 00:49 Post Performance 01:27 Post Performance 02:05 Solo Breakdown 02:10 Phrase One: Bendy & Strummy 1 02:28 Phrase Two: Bendy & Strummy 2 02:47 Phrase Three: Rock! 02:58 Phrase Four: Paper! 03:09 Phrase Five: Shotgun! 03:21 Phrase 6: Shoot! 03:33 Phrase Seven: Outline & Arpeggiate 03:53 Phrase Eight: Bendin' Into Harmony 04:04 Phrase Nine: Outline & Arpeggiate 2 04:23 Phrase Ten: About To Breakdown 04:48 Phrase Eleven: Slide, Hammer, Pull! 04:55 Phrase Twelve: Puttin' Stank On It 05:12 Phrase Thirteen: I Really A-Dorian You 05:24 Phrase Fourteen: Up the Dorian Down the Blues 05:37 Phrase Fifteen: D7 Frenzy Bendzy 05:56 Phrase Sixteen: Tradish Lick 06:06 Phrase Seventeen: Follow These Chords Or Die 06:17 Phrase Eighteen: Page Turner 06:33 Phrase Nineteen: A Run For Your Money 06:47 Phrase Twenty: Progressing To The Finish 07:07 Conclusion 07:35 Get The Backing Track And Sheet Music