Song Lesson: Wild Night

Learn How to Play “Wild Night" by Van Morrison on Guitar with Tab, Video Lessons, and More!

Marty FriedmanTommy EmmanuelSteve VaiEric GalesEric Johnson

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Song Lesson: Wild Night

About this course

Taught by our top educators, TrueFire’s Song Lesson System is a hands-on contextual music-making experience designed to accelerate the learning process and simulate a full-band setting. Whatever level of player you happen to be, from beginner to advanced, there’s a rhythm or lead guitar part you can learn to play that sounds great in a full band context.

This Wild Night Song Lesson, as performed by Van Morrison, is presented by John Auker, one of TrueFire’s top educators.

This Song Lesson Series Includes:
1 Easy Guitar Part
3 Rhythm Guitar Parts
3 Lead Guitar Parts

The Backing Track Includes:
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Pedal Steel
Saxophone
Percussion
Vocals
Click Track

What you'll learn

  • Execute complex syncopated rhythm patterns with proper up/down stroke technique
  • Play the saxophone solo rhythm section using the intro/verse hook pattern
  • Apply lead guitar techniques in a musical context
  • Develop timing and feel with accompaniment
  • Practice soloing over a backing track
Release date: 12/15/2022 • 1h 46m runtime
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Sample lessons
Full Song Performance
Full Song Performance
Reference Video of All Guitar Parts

What's included

23 lessons • 15 charts • 8 Jam Tracks

Wild Night
Hi! I’m John Auker and I’m here to teach you the song Wild Night by Van Morisson. In this lesson we'll be looking at how to replicate the artists playing on this tune by tackling it in bite size pieces then bringing it all back together at the end. I'll also show you an easy guitar part so that you can strum along to the whole song if you're just getting started. Ready to learn Wild Night? Well grab your guitar and let’s get started!
Full Song Performance
We’ll be starting things off with a full performance of Wild Night where you will be able to see and hear the multiple different guitar styles you will be learning in the tune. Keep a close eye on the text on the screen as it will indicate the guitar track currently being played.
Easy Guitar | Lesson
In this video we will be practicing the easy guitar for Wild Night. Remember to take advantage of tab-sync to ensure you're hitting the proper notes and, if you find the tune is a bit too fast for you, utilize the speed feature to slow things down, get your timing right, and then work your way up to the proper tempo.
Easy Guitar | Practice Session
In this video we will be practicing the easy guitar for Wild Night. Remember to take advantage of tab-sync to ensure you're hitting the proper notes and, if you find the tune is a bit too fast for you, utilize the speed feature to slow things down, get your timing right, and then work your way up to the proper tempo.
Easy Guitar | Playalong
In this video we will perform the tune Wild Night in its entirety. Join the band and show off your chops using the techniques you've learned along the way.
Rhythm Guitar | Lesson 1
In this video we will be practicing the Rhythm Guitar for Wild Night. Remember to take advantage of tab-sync to ensure you're hitting the proper notes and, if you find the tune is a bit too fast for you, utilize the speed feature to slow things down, get your timing right, and then work your way up to the proper tempo.
Rhythm Guitar | Practice Session 1
In this video we will be practicing the Rhythm Guitar for Wild Night. Remember to take advantage of tab-sync to ensure you're hitting the proper notes and, if you find the tune is a bit too fast for you, utilize the speed feature to slow things down, get your timing right, and then work your way up to the proper tempo.

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Reviews

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Gascoign

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02/04/25

Great Lesson

The lesson is superb as it breaks down the song into its different layers and each of the layers is explained in an easy way. On top, I have gained some more insights rhythmwise.

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