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Angus Young Style Lead Guitar Lesson – EP071

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I’ve had several requests through the years to do an Angus Young lesson and I had put it off because I thought it would require a ton of work. I was surprised to see how many Angus Young licks I already knew (I used to listen to AC/DC many years ago), and I guess they just stick with you. He’s a great guitar player and showman, and has stood the test of time because it’s all based in Chicago-style electric blues. It wasn’t until putting this lesson together that I realized how much he is inspired by Chuck Berry, from the licks he plays to the way he moves across the stage.

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  1. Brian says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Live

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    • alex-groundy says

      August 25, 2015 at 12:55 am

      Hi Brian, I cant down load the PDF for this I keep getting an error code…

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  2. ShivaShambo says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    F&%$ yea!!!

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  3. Rock Star Daddy says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Great lesson Brian, really like the variety of music you teach.
    I was chuckling to myself watching the slow-walk-through!

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  4. Evel Knievel says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Too bad to hear about Malcolm Young. Really like this lesson Brian, lots of fun to play.

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  5. cheese8800 says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Martin & Co.-  new endorsement :-) ? Thanks for another GREAT Lesson!
    Cheese

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  6. ochomarvo says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Coincidence, I recently pulled out some old acdc and learned riff raff, gimme a bullet, gone shootin, what’s next to the moon, beating around the bush and overdose and hell ain’t a bad place to be. Malcomes parts aren’t too difficult but great fun to play . Angus like Brian said is Chuck Berry and old blues on steroids . Doable with practice and stamina. Angus is an old bluesman in a tiny Australian body. A great player. I’ll put the lesson to use ! Thanks :-)

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  7. Michael Allen says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Thanks Brian.  That was fun!

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  8. madams says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    I’m so glad I found your site and joined as a premium member. You are a rare combination of a great guitar player and master teacher. In addition to the lessons, I love all of the other information/commentary you provide as you are teaching. My guitar playing and depth of musical knowledge have skyrocketed!

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  9. Danimal says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    That was a very nice tribute to Angus.  I’ve read that his primary inspirations were Chuck Berry and Freddie King.  He’s also mentioned Clapton, B.B. King, and Albert King as sources for inspiration.  He makes it all sound a little bit “angry”, but in a pleasing way.  I think I’ll focus on your Freddie King lessons now!

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  10. hegecsabi says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Hi!
    yust a question. Maybe can you make a lesson about ion, dor, lead, mixolodian etc. modal scales????
    it would be great!
    greetings from Hungary

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  11. Rawern says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    hi how come you say you play in a minor penta.  when all the chords are major chords.  ??

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  12. arindam says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Brian, Thanks a ton. My first lesson on active melody…You made my Sunday!!! I like the variety of styles you have to offer.

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  13. arindam says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    @Rawern - Over major chord progressions, both major and minor pentatonics can be played. Over Minor chord progressions, only minor pentatonics can be played. This is some thumb rule of music theory. Brian can throw more light on it.

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  14. matt2 says

    October 4, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    I just joined your site and I am already pleased!!! Thank you so much! I am a big Angus Young fan. Live he is one of the best bluesy player you will ever hear. So much soul in his playing.!!
    I joined this site to help soul up my playing and learn so good slow blues!! So far very pleased

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  15. Stephen J says

    May 6, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    Hi Brian

    Great lesson but I’m unable to download the tab.

    Anything special I need to do?

    Thanks, Steve

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