EXAMPLE slAm bAm

[intro: bars 1 to 5]

These intro lines set the scene and fit the underlying chords. eb (eb-F-G-ab-Bb-C-d). The main scale in use here is the major scale The d7 static chord provides an opportunity to play some outside note choices. The diminished 5th (a ) and the minor 9th (e )

[Verse 1: bars 6 to 21]

sound cool and are part of the d altered scale. Check out the long lick in bars 18 to 21. it is well worth learning as there some great intervallic ideas and wide stretches, no doubt inspired by players like Holdsworth. The position shift from 7th to 12th fret half-way through is an essential element to master.