In this video, we go through the basics of raking. It’s a very useful technique for building solos–it allows you to build up the energy of a solo while being tasteful with your phrasing. Shredding consecutive notes without rests is great for keeping the energy up, but it’s good to have other options.

Once you get these raking techniques down, you can practice using them together to fill the space between your phrases.

Useful Timestamps:
1:27 – Raking Down The Neck
2:40 – Breaking Down Raking in a Solo
4:09 – Raking Up The Neck

Equipment Used:
-1961 Gibson SG Reissue (open E tuning)
-Soldano Lucky 13 Head & Marshall 4×12 Cab (for Intro clips, no pedals)
-BIAS FX 2 Amp Simulator Plug-in (for playing while talking)

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