Learn Part 2 of Slash's "Sweet Child O Mine" Main Solo!

Let's tackle the trickiest part of Slash's guitar.

This Guns N' Roses song has many amazing layers. The section we're about to learn seems to be one of the favorite parts of many guitarists! However, it's also the trickiest. :)

This lesson should help you learn to play it, but you'll need loads of string bending and a tricky rhythm that can be quite challenging. Not for beginners! If you're following my guitar courses, this is an advanced guitar lesson that suits Grade 7+ guitar players.

💡 If you haven't already, check out the first part before tackling this one. This final lesson wraps up my Sweet Child Series! :)

Ready to shred it? Grab your electric guitar, and let's do it!

Sweet Child O Mine Main Solo - Part 2

There might be more or fewer notes than Slash's original solo in this lesson. It's close enough for you to listen to it and decide which way you want to play it. Here's how to get started with the first part of this solos section:

12th fret on the thinnest string.

15th fret second string tone bend.

15th fret to 12th fret, followed by a flick-off on string two.

Finger 2 on the 14th fret of the 3rd string.

Listen and watch the close-up to help make sense of the sequence. Slowing down the video can help you visualize the fingering. You'll transition from the fast run part to a lick that is rhythmically looser!

🎸 Getting that vibrato right and using your wah-wah pedal will make your licks sound more like the original recording.

This might be a bit tricky to nail - take your time.

Tips For Using a Wah-Wah Pedal

Here's what you need to remember when you add in your wah-wah pedal. With your heels, you're emphasizing the bass sounds. With your toe down, it gets a little bit more treble.

Don't just flop your foot up and down! Find how to accent the notes you want in a particular riff. It's not about a specific pattern; it's about trying to find what works for you.

🔑 Remember - if it sounds good - it is good! Sometimes you'll have to go with your gut - and let your passion for this solo run the show.

To ease into it, gradually push your toe forward or heel down & listen to its impact on your sound. You want enough that you can hear it, but not too much that it overpowers the solo.

JustinGuitar - Sweet Child O Mine Guitar Series

This lesson is part of the Guns N' Roses song lesson series, and this video tutorial wraps it up! I hope you enjoyed it. :)

The Intro

Chords & Arrangements

First Solo

The Chorus Riff

Second Solo

The Main Solo - Part 1

The Main Solo - Part 2 (this lesson)

All my song lessons have approved chords, tabs, and lyrics! Get them with JustinGuitar Tabs. :)