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The Art of Soloing: Creativity Development
Cultivate Your Originality and Artistry
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About this course
Marty Friedman’s groundbreaking 3-volume masterclass series, The Art of Soloing, immerses guitarists in a revolutionary learning experience focused intensely on cultivating their unique originality and own artistic identity. It is a lexicon of information not available anywhere else.
“The Art of Soloing beckons guitarists to transcend their techniques and tap into the uncharted territories of their own unique artistic voice.”
The “Creativity Development” edition expands your bank of creative options that reflect your individuality. You’ll also learn how to craft, exercise, and refine your creative decision-making skills and process. These are the building blocks of your artistry.
“Many people believe that ‘creativity’ is a skill you must be born with. That is not true — anyone can learn to be creative. In this edition, I’ll show you dozens of creative tools and approaches that you can put to use immediately to trigger your own creativity.
Composing and improvising expressive, unique, engaging solos relies on your creative skills and sensibilities much more than your technique. To demonstrate my creative tools, approaches, and processes, we’ll take incredibly detailed deep dives into five of my solos. And the thought process behind each note.
We’ll analyze each solo phrase by phrase. We’ll explore the many creative options that were available to me for each phrase. I’ll explain why I might choose one option over another and, more importantly, why you might choose one option over another in your own solos.
Working through all five creative soloing studies with me will develop your creativity, greatly expand your own palette of options, and help you find the notes and phrases that fit your artistic vision in any musical situation you may find yourself in.”
Hero in the Night - Solo Study
Overview | Solo Performance | Rhythm Performance | Soloing Insights 1 | Soloing Insights 2 | Soloing Insights 3 | Soloing Insights 4 |
Self Pollution - Solo Study
Overview | Solo Performance | Soloing Insights 1 | Soloing Insights 2 | Soloing Insights 3 |
Perfect World - Solo Study
Overview | Solo Performance | Soloing Insights 1 | Soloing Insights 2 | Soloing Insights 3 |
Devil Take Tomorrow - Solo Study
Overview | Solo Performance | Soloing Insights 1 | Soloing Insights 2 | Soloing Insights 3 | Soloing Insights 4 |
Japan Heritage - Solo Study
Overview | Solo Performance | Soloing Insights 1 | Soloing Insights 2 | Soloing Insights 3 | Soloing Insights 4 |
You’ll have TrueFire’s advanced learning tools at your fingertips to personalize your workspace and learn at your own pace.
All of the performances are tabbed, notated, and synced to the video with looping and slow-motion controls. Backing tracks, Guitar Pro files, and printable tab and notation are also included.
Grab your guitar and let’s cultivate our artistry with Marty Friedman!
“The Art of Soloing beckons guitarists to transcend their techniques and tap into the uncharted territories of their own unique artistic voice.”
The “Creativity Development” edition expands your bank of creative options that reflect your individuality. You’ll also learn how to craft, exercise, and refine your creative decision-making skills and process. These are the building blocks of your artistry.
“Many people believe that ‘creativity’ is a skill you must be born with. That is not true — anyone can learn to be creative. In this edition, I’ll show you dozens of creative tools and approaches that you can put to use immediately to trigger your own creativity.
Composing and improvising expressive, unique, engaging solos relies on your creative skills and sensibilities much more than your technique. To demonstrate my creative tools, approaches, and processes, we’ll take incredibly detailed deep dives into five of my solos. And the thought process behind each note.
We’ll analyze each solo phrase by phrase. We’ll explore the many creative options that were available to me for each phrase. I’ll explain why I might choose one option over another and, more importantly, why you might choose one option over another in your own solos.
Working through all five creative soloing studies with me will develop your creativity, greatly expand your own palette of options, and help you find the notes and phrases that fit your artistic vision in any musical situation you may find yourself in.”
Hero in the Night - Solo Study
Overview | Solo Performance | Rhythm Performance | Soloing Insights 1 | Soloing Insights 2 | Soloing Insights 3 | Soloing Insights 4 |
Self Pollution - Solo Study
Overview | Solo Performance | Soloing Insights 1 | Soloing Insights 2 | Soloing Insights 3 |
Perfect World - Solo Study
Overview | Solo Performance | Soloing Insights 1 | Soloing Insights 2 | Soloing Insights 3 |
Devil Take Tomorrow - Solo Study
Overview | Solo Performance | Soloing Insights 1 | Soloing Insights 2 | Soloing Insights 3 | Soloing Insights 4 |
Japan Heritage - Solo Study
Overview | Solo Performance | Soloing Insights 1 | Soloing Insights 2 | Soloing Insights 3 | Soloing Insights 4 |
You’ll have TrueFire’s advanced learning tools at your fingertips to personalize your workspace and learn at your own pace.
All of the performances are tabbed, notated, and synced to the video with looping and slow-motion controls. Backing tracks, Guitar Pro files, and printable tab and notation are also included.
Grab your guitar and let’s cultivate our artistry with Marty Friedman!
What you'll learn
- Learn to create tension using chord inversions and substitutions
- Learn multiple fingering and picking options for the same melodic phrase
- Learn to control note duration and avoid premature sliding off target notes
- Understand how to construct a complete solo with strong beginning, middle, and end
- Learn to reference vocal melodies in guitar solos
Release date: 01/04/2024 • 3h 23m runtime
Sample lessons
Perfect World Solo Study
Overview
Perfect World Solo Study
Solo Performance
Perfect World Solo Study
Soloing Insights Pt. 1
Perfect World Solo Study
Soloing Insights Pt. 2
What's included
33 lessons • 25 charts • 6 Jam Tracks
The Art of Soloing: Creativity Development
What's up, everybody? This is Marty Friedman. Welcome to the Creativity Development Edition of the Art of Soloing series.
A lot of people think you're either born with creativity or you're not, but I'm here to tell you that you can always develop creativity no matter how much or how little you think you were born with.
In this course we'll take extremely detailed deep dives into many of my solos. I'll analyze each phrase and show you the many alternative options that are available to us. I've never analyzed my playing in this much detail before.
You will understand how to find notes and phrases that fit into your artistic vision, even if you're not entirely sure what that is yet. Are you ready? Let's do it!
A lot of people think you're either born with creativity or you're not, but I'm here to tell you that you can always develop creativity no matter how much or how little you think you were born with.
In this course we'll take extremely detailed deep dives into many of my solos. I'll analyze each phrase and show you the many alternative options that are available to us. I've never analyzed my playing in this much detail before.
You will understand how to find notes and phrases that fit into your artistic vision, even if you're not entirely sure what that is yet. Are you ready? Let's do it!
Hero in the Night Solo Study
All right, I'm going to break down the solo section of a song called "Hero in the Night" in great detail. This one showcases many of the techniques I'm known for, but I've never explained them in such depth before. First, I'll discuss how to enter a solo and make that entrance as exciting as possible.
There are many ways to achieve that. I'll also cover how to respond to your own playing during a solo, how to choose between major and minor, and other intervals in your note choices. I'll guide you on finding different options so when you're playing, you understand the various alternatives available, allowing you to personalize your note choices.
Of course, there are some intriguing guitar phrases in there too. It's beneficial to learn all these guitar phrases, and I genuinely hope you do. However, the primary takeaway I want you to have is the underlying concepts—how to choose and the different nuances you can play with.
I believe I've gone into more detail than you might expect. But if you can grasp the nuances and finer points, those concepts will remain with you. It's fantastic to learn all the licks, but even if you aren't yet skilled enough to play these particular ones, the principles apply to much simpler solos that even beginners can tackle.
You can apply these concepts at any level of guitar playing. So, stick with it. If it feels challenging or hard to comprehend, persist. Focus on understanding the overarching ideas and primary concepts. I believe you'll find great value in this.
There are many ways to achieve that. I'll also cover how to respond to your own playing during a solo, how to choose between major and minor, and other intervals in your note choices. I'll guide you on finding different options so when you're playing, you understand the various alternatives available, allowing you to personalize your note choices.
Of course, there are some intriguing guitar phrases in there too. It's beneficial to learn all these guitar phrases, and I genuinely hope you do. However, the primary takeaway I want you to have is the underlying concepts—how to choose and the different nuances you can play with.
I believe I've gone into more detail than you might expect. But if you can grasp the nuances and finer points, those concepts will remain with you. It's fantastic to learn all the licks, but even if you aren't yet skilled enough to play these particular ones, the principles apply to much simpler solos that even beginners can tackle.
You can apply these concepts at any level of guitar playing. So, stick with it. If it feels challenging or hard to comprehend, persist. Focus on understanding the overarching ideas and primary concepts. I believe you'll find great value in this.
Hero in the Night Solo Study
In this lesson series, Marty will perform a solo study of his tune "Hero in the Night." We'll begin with a solo performance, followed by a rhythm performance, and conclude with a duo-view of both.
Hero in the Night Solo Study
In this lesson series, Marty will perform a solo study of his tune "Hero in the Night." We'll begin with a solo performance, followed by a rhythm performance, and conclude with a duo-view of both.
Hero in the Night Solo Study
In this lesson series, Marty will perform a solo study of his tune "Hero in the Night." We'll begin with a solo performance, followed by a rhythm performance, and conclude with a duo-view of both.
Hero in the Night Solo Study
Okay, in this particular solo, I'd like to show you several things that I think of as weapons in the arsenal of making a solo exciting. These are things I would do, and I don't know if others think of these things in the same way. First, if you're the one controlling the song, whether you're writing it or deciding the solo section, it's beneficial to start with a key modulation. A key modulation gives that extra lift.
Usually, this happens in a song in the last chorus, where it's brought up by a half step, a whole step, or more. There are many ways to modulate the key, but if you can introduce your solo with a key modulation, it's like signaling the guitar player's entrance, making it shine even more.
In this case, the song is in G minor. Then there's a short break, and the solo starts in A minor. Right from the start of the solo, you have a whole step lift. This approach ensures your entrance stands out instead of just continuing in the original key. The beginning of a solo is essential; it's your primary opportunity to grab the audience's attention.
So, with a key modulation at the beginning, what else can we add? Well, there's also a break at the start of this solo. Listening to the rhythm, you can hear the pause, allowing the guitar solo to take the spotlight. So, you've got a break and a key modulation setting up the solo, stacking the odds in your favor. Now, to make the entrance even more captivating, let's consider the chord the song is based on.
Usually, this happens in a song in the last chorus, where it's brought up by a half step, a whole step, or more. There are many ways to modulate the key, but if you can introduce your solo with a key modulation, it's like signaling the guitar player's entrance, making it shine even more.
In this case, the song is in G minor. Then there's a short break, and the solo starts in A minor. Right from the start of the solo, you have a whole step lift. This approach ensures your entrance stands out instead of just continuing in the original key. The beginning of a solo is essential; it's your primary opportunity to grab the audience's attention.
So, with a key modulation at the beginning, what else can we add? Well, there's also a break at the start of this solo. Listening to the rhythm, you can hear the pause, allowing the guitar solo to take the spotlight. So, you've got a break and a key modulation setting up the solo, stacking the odds in your favor. Now, to make the entrance even more captivating, let's consider the chord the song is based on.
Hero in the Night Solo Study
So, here's a new concept I'd like you to grasp. It's crucial to me, and I believe many people do it subconsciously. I certainly do, both subconsciously and consciously. I'm not sure if there's a specific name for it, but I think of it as mirroring something you've just executed.
It's like having a dialogue with yourself, recognizing your previous move, and signifying that acknowledgment by replicating or mirroring it. This isn't just a beneficial technique, but repetition engages listeners, keeping them invested in the solo. That's my belief. Thus, in the next phrase, I intend to respond to the initial phrase.
It's like having a dialogue with yourself, recognizing your previous move, and signifying that acknowledgment by replicating or mirroring it. This isn't just a beneficial technique, but repetition engages listeners, keeping them invested in the solo. That's my belief. Thus, in the next phrase, I intend to respond to the initial phrase.
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perennial.fist
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06/07/25
Marty is True to Form (pt. 3)
Robert F.
01/12/24
Finally stated and my mind ifs blown
Great lesson or better said masterclass!
Matt C.
12/23/23
Great!
Day one and I can’t stop going through these! This has given me some great concepts to work on already, Thanks Marty!
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