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Joe Satriani: Satch Boogie lick

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This lick is from the song Satch Boogie, by Joe Satriani from his 1987 release Surfing with the Alien.

The lick starts with a half step bend in D mixolydian pattern 2, and then works its way down the neck, through patterns 1,5 and 4. The end of the lick utilizes the open d string in between the fretted notes as it climbs down. This works because the open D is in the key of the solo.

Tuning:

Standard (E,A,D,G,B,E)

Scales:

D mixolydian patterns 1,2,3,& 4

Techniques:

hammer on, Pull off, bend, vibrato, slide

Effects:

heavy distortion, reverb, delay

Skill Level:

intermediate to advanced


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