Learn the Back on the Streets Guitar Solo by John Norum (TAB + Lesson)
If you’re a fan of melodic hard rock solos with powerful phrasing and expressive bends, John Norum’s solo on Back on the Streets is a must-learn. This short but iconic lead captures everything great about ’80s rock — soaring vibrato, bluesy phrasing, and harmonized licks with attitude.
In this exclusive video lesson, you’ll break down each phrase of the solo step by step, with a clear view of both hands and slow demonstrations so you can play it with accuracy and feel.
🎸 What You’ll Learn:
- Norum’s melodic phrasing and tone secrets
- How to blend bluesy bends with hard rock attitude
- Finger positions, picking direction, and timing tips
- Techniques for vibrato and sustain used in this solo
This solo was transcribed and performed by Diego Fonseca, and the full tablature is available in both PDF and Guitar Pro formats.
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