LESSONS
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Lesson 1- Intro
In Lesson 1, Micky introduces you to the Intro to 'Slow and Easy,' which is actually a repetition of the same phrase eight times. Despite the relative ease of the music itself, there is a unique way of playing this Intro, and Micky shows you the perfect way to do so and get the distinct sound you need to open this track.
Lesson 2 - First Verse
The First Verse of 'Slow And Easy' continues with the phrase from the Intro, while also introducing some simple chords as you start to put the track together. Getting the perfect sound here requires some intuitive sliding, although Micky shares what he does with you while allowing you room to improvise yourself, also giving you some ideas for playing the track in a different tone, should you wish to do so.
Lesson 3 - Second Verse
Micky moves you onto the rockier part of the track in Lesson 3, introducing the powerful riff that opens the verse and showing you how to play it quickly and easily. This is your first real opportunity to attack the instrument in this track as it starts to speed up, before returning to slower rhythm for the main verse. The second verse utilizes a different riff to the first, and Micky shares a trick with you to ensure you're getting the correct raw sound. Following this lesson you'll be able to confidently play the Intro and opening verses to 'Slow and Easy.'
Lesson 4 - Chorus 1&2
The Chorus of 'Slow and Easy' continues the Blues Rock style of the whole song, with Micky showing you how to hit the chords you need to play the song to perfection. You'll continue to slide up and down the fret board during the chorus, while there is also an improvisation opportunity for some basic fills within this sequence of music, and Micky gives you two ideas of his own that he often uses when playing the track.
Lesson 5- Solo 1
'Slow and Easy' moves back to the rockier end of the scale for the first solo in the track. This is all about mastering the scale, and then experimenting to find the tone you want to play the track in. Micky himself encourages you to play the sound that best fits your own style, meaning you can play the solo as it is or turn it into an improvised series of links perfect for your own tracks.
Lesson 6 - Solo 2
This lesson explores the second part of the guitar solo in 'Slow and Easy,' which is probably the most challenging sequence of the entire song. Micky will be calling on you to put all of your guitar skills into practice here but, as always, there is plenty of room for improvisation and playing around with the music. Ensure you have your distortion pedal close by, which will allow you to hit all of the powerful notes and make this sequence as loud and uplifting as it should be.
Rhythm Guitar Demo
In this HD video, Micky shows you the entire rhythm guitar sequence of 'Slow and Easy,' perfect for viewing before you look at the two lessons for these sequences. You might also choose to play the slide guitar sequences along with this demo, to get an idea of your rhythm and pace when playing the track.
Lesson 7 - Tag & Final Chorus
As you approach the end of the track, Micky takes you back to the chords from earlier in the track, again with opportunities for you to improvise your own fills, before showing you the final licks to complete the track. By the end of this lesson, you will be ready to play 'Slow and Easy' from start to finish as the original, or put your own unique slant and style on this brilliant Whitesnake track.
Lesson 8 - Rhythm Guitar (Verse & Chorus Chords)
In Lessons 8 & 9, Micky goes through the rhythm guitar sequences to accompany the lead guitar licks from lessons 1 - 6. The rhythm guitar kicks in at the start of the second verse, and generally follows the same pattern as the lead, but includes more power chords and is more rocky to complement the largely Blues sound played by the lead. As always, while the focus is on the music and what you need to play, Micky is full of great suggestions and ideas that you can take away and experiment with to make the track your own.
Lesson 9 - Rhythm Guitar (Chords Under Solo)
Every creative solo needs great chords to lift the sound even higher, and in lesson 9 you'll learn the ones that accompany the inspirational solo licks from 'Slow and Easy.' Experienced guitarists will be able to pick these chords up easily; the challenge is making sure it still sounds as brilliant when you put it together with an improvised lead!
Slide Guitar Demo
In this demo, Micky brings you a full length slide guitar performance of 'Slow and Easy,' giving you the perfect opportunity to see what you're going to be learning in this series. Micky covers the slide guitar part of this track in lessons 1 - 6.
Backing Track- Full Less Vocals
This is the full backing track for 'Slow and Easy,' featuring both slide and rhythm guitars while stripping out the vocals. This track will help you when putting your own version together and understanding where the rhythm kicks in, as well as how the drums and slide guitar work together to keep the whole track together.
Backing Track- Less Rhythm Guitar
This backing track strips out the rhythm guitar, leaving yourself to be led by the slide lead and drums. If you're at more of a beginner level, then practicing the rhythm and playing along with the lead is a great introduction to the song, after which you can build up to the slide and start improvising the parts of the track Micky suggests throughout the lessons.
Backing Track- Less Slide Guitar
If you think you've mastered the slide guitar licks, this is your opportunity to really put yourself to the test. Can you reach the right point for the rhythm guitar to kick in, and have you got what it takes to lead Whitesnake through one of their most popular tracks? This backing track is perfect for solo practicing or for using in a band studio practice.
