Tips on writing guitar parts to a song?

[zrockisaddictin]

yea i just finished a third song for my band, and just wanted to ask if anyone has any tips to easen up solos or help me find a good beat

[azraelswings]

Originally Posted by zrockisaddictin

yea i just finished a third song for my band, and just wanted to ask if anyone has any tips to easen up solos or help me find a good beat

When you say that you finished a song, what's finished? Lyrics? Chord progression? I'm just not clear about what part of the process you're at, and thus need help with.

[metalhead28]

I am with the guy right above me.....????

Are you looking for tips on composing a solo?
...I guess it kinda sounds that way to me.

Do you have a specific spot in the song for a solo, and how much do you know about theory, etc. ?

[Myriad_Rocker]

Someone told me once to sing the solo I had in mind before I tried it. If it works vocally, it will work on the guitar, and then it will work musically. By singing, I mean hum (in pitch) what you would like to play. Improvise with it too...maybe even track your humming...

Just a suggestion.

[Kasey]

Originally Posted by Myriad_Rocker

Someone told me once to sing the solo I had in mind before I tried it. If it works vocally, it will work on the guitar, and then it will work musically. By singing, I mean hum (in pitch) what you would like to play. Improvise with it too...maybe even track your humming...

Just a suggestion.

that approach may sound good in theory, but range wise wouldnt it be a bit limiting? I'm willing to bet that the guitar has more range than pretty much anyones voice (excluding a few freaks of nature). just sayin.

[Myriad_Rocker]

Originally Posted by Kasey

that approach may sound good in theory, but range wise wouldnt it be a bit limiting? I'm willing to bet that the guitar has more range than pretty much anyones voice (excluding a few freaks of nature). just sayin.

It's meant as a guideline and a tool. Not as the be all end all of solo writing.