Fade to Black-Final Solo Guitar Lessson - Final Solo Part 1
Introduction:
Fade to Black was the first power ballad recorded by the metal band Metallica in 1984. This was the first promotional single from the band’s second album which was Ride the Lightning (1984). The final solo of the song uses melody as a means to provide transition to heavy chords.
Fun Fact: The song and its lyrics address the suicidal feelings because, during the time of its recording, some members of the band were having a really hard time in their personal lives.
Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson
Arpeggios: The solo has heavy chord progression and for the final solo section there are no arpeggios for you to learn.
Strumming Pattern
This particular solo is for the lead guitarist, so it doesn’t really follow a strumming pattern like a rhythm part.
Solo Structure
Final Solo Part 1: In this part of the guitar solo lesson your instructor is going to be Mike Walker. Mike has divided the final solo from the song Fade to Black in 3 parts, this is the first section from the three parts.
Final Solo Part 2: This is the second part of the solo, here Mike shows you how to perform overlapping and using the licks that were present in the first part.
Final Solo Part 3: The third and final section starts with a little pull
Why Learn to Fade to Black-Final Solo By Metallica?
Learning the guitar solo of Fade to Black isn't an easy task, it is one of the things only lead guitarist in the band wants to try as it requires lots of technical knowledge of the guitar. Speaking of the solo it is the most emotional solo to be ever written and performed in metal history, for this solo you will have to learn how to use bends and vibrato efficiently.
FAQs-This Song Guitar Lesson
Q1. Which one is the saddest song recorded by Metallica?
Ans. Fade to Black is considered to be the saddest song from the metal group Metallica.
Q2. What is the meaning of the song Fade to Black?
Ans. The story behind the creation of Fade to Black is that Hetfield, one of the band members, was kicked out of the band's manager's home after he drank all his booze and broke things. He then went to his friend’s house, and there, on the couch, he wrote the lyrics of Fade to Black.
Q3. Has Metallica ever performed in India?
Ans. Yes, Metallica did come to India, they performed in Bangalore on October 18 in 2011. There was one more date in Gurugram but the band was not able to perform at that venue.
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