
Gabriel Felix introduces a beginner to intermediate course on Brian May's guitar techniques, teaching Queen songs and solos with tablature, scales, chords, and harmony tricks to sound like Brian May.
Discover Brian May's signature red special tone, coin-picked technique, treble booster, delays, wah, and Vox AC30, layering multiple guitars to create a singing, Queen-style sound.
Explore Queen: we are the champions on acoustic and electric guitar. Adapt the arrangement, use arpeggios and chords, and apply distortion.
Analyze how we are the champion shifts between keys, blending c minor and g power chords. Explore melody-driven progressions and jazzy harmony through varying chords.
Master Queen's under pressure cover by learning palm-muted riffs, fret-five patterns, and four peaking sections, with G major and open-string embellishments.
Analyze Brian May's arpeggio techniques on under pressure, using D major, G major, and A major chords with bass to enrich harmony and embellish the progression.
Learn the Queen song 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' with a step-by-step guitar solo tutorial. Follow fret-by-fret techniques, slides, bends, string and pinky positions, and practice along with the instructor.
Analyze how Brian May blends blues influences with rock and roll in crazy little thing called love, and explore pentatonic minor scale and bluesy licks.
Learn the Queen bicycle race guitar solo through fast trill techniques, hammer-ons and offs, and deliberate alternate picking, with guided finger patterns across multiple frets and strings to build speed.
Explore Brian May's Bicycle Race guitar solo, tracing Hendrix-inspired hammer-ons and pull-offs, octave-shifting licks, and strategic use of wah-wah and overdrive across positions.
Learn to reduce pedal noise by using proper cables and connectors, ensuring adequate power supply capacity, and preventing feedback through correct pedal and amp positioning.
Compare pedal and laptop sound emulation to determine the best option, showing how a computer can emulate any tone and reduce gear for touring.
Shape classic rock tones with overdrive and saturation by balancing pedal and amp sounds, and tune gain and treble to achieve a powerful, clean mix.
Master the final lesson with shortcuts, tricks, and songs and replay it anytime to develop your music skills across rock, jazz, blues, country, and improvisation.
Queen's Guitar Legacy: Brian May's Techniques and Songs is the ultimate course for guitarists who want to dive deep into the unique playing style of one of rock’s greatest legends. Brian May’s signature sound—his soaring melodies, intricate harmonies, and expressive phrasing—has made Queen’s music timeless. In this course, you’ll learn the essential techniques that define his style, from his precise picking to his legendary use of delay and harmonized solos. Whether you’re a beginner looking to capture May’s magic or an experienced player wanting to refine your skills, this course will guide you step by step.
Beyond technique, this course also explores some of Queen’s most iconic songs, breaking down their guitar parts with detailed lessons. You’ll learn how to play classic riffs, chord progressions, and solos, all while understanding the musical theory behind them. Special attention is given to Brian May’s tone, including his use of the Red Special guitar, treble boosters, and amp settings that contribute to his unmistakable sound. By the end of the course, you won’t just be playing Queen’s songs—you’ll have the knowledge to incorporate May’s techniques into your own playing style.
Whether you're a lifelong Queen fan or simply eager to expand your guitar skills, Queen's Guitar Legacy is designed to help you master the essence of Brian May’s playing. With clear explanations, play-along exercises, and professional insights, this course ensures that you gain both technical ability and artistic expression. Get ready to channel your inner rock legend and bring Queen’s music to life with your own hands!