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Learn to Play Lead Guitar

Thirdly, when you learn to play lead guitar, make sure that you pick up some music theory. I am not implying that you need to become the next Johann Sebastian Bach, but you have to know some basic theory in order to play good lead guitar. The reason for this is so you know which notes to play at which times. If you do not learn theory as you learn to play lead guitar, your solos will be out of tune and you will sound like a train wreck.

Secondly, when you learn to play lead guitar, you should always learn chords as well. There is a common misconception that lead guitarists don't play chords. This is not true. Look at Jimmy Page. He was the only guitarist in Led Zeppelin so he was responsible for all the harmonic action going on.

Let me start off by saying that if you want to learn to play lead guitar, I do not blame you. Look at all the bands out there today. The lead guitarists get the attention, the girls, the fans, and the money. Playing lead guitar is where it's at. You certainly don't see that kind of attention for the drummers or bass players. Lead singers compete with lead guitarists, but let's be honest. Playing the guitar is so much cooler than being a singer.

Hope this helped get you on your way to becoming an insane lead guitarist. Lead guitar is the best!