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Black Magic Woman: Intro Solo

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Carlos Santana's intro solo for Black Magic Woman from Santana's 1970 release, Abraxas.

Tuning:

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

Skill Level:

intermediate

Techniques:

bend, vibrato, hammer on, Pull off, slide

Effects:

distortion, reverb

DGO featured instructor:

Dan Blanzy

Scales:

D minor: Patterns 1,4,5

D pentatonic minor: Patterns 1, 2, 3

D minor blues: pattern 1


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Inspiration -> essential solos

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