1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comJay Halehttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/jay-haleZen and the art of soloing - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Knnogt65t4"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/the-players-room/zen-and-the-art-of-soloing">Zen and the art of soloing</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/the-players-room/zen-and-the-art-of-soloing/embed#?secret=Knnogt65t4" width="600" height="338" title="“Zen and the art of soloing” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="Knnogt65t4" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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https://www.seymourduncan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Yngwie-pinkie.jpg425197There are several schools of thought to approaching the guitar solo in rock music. Some eschew any display of technique, opting for "from the gut" or "seat of the pants" minimalist playing. Some go the opposite route and consider their solos mini-orchestral movements within the song, composing busy and gymnastic showpieces.