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Reelin in the Years: Intro Solo

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Elliot Randall's intro solo for Reelin' in the years from Steely Dan's 1972 release, Can't Buy a Thrill.

Tuning:

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

Skill Level:

intermediate to advanced

Techniques:

bend, vibrato, hammer on, Pull off, slide

Effects:

distortion, reverb

Scales:

D Major: All 5 patterns

A minor pentatonic: Pattern 1

A Mixolydian: pattern 1

DGO featured instructor:

Dan Blanzy


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Inspiration -> essential solos

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hammer onpull offvibratoslideelectric guitarintermediateadvancedrockStandard