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START A SOLO

t can be pretty overwhelming when the spotlight lands on you. Faced with the opportunity to play anything, how do you decide where to start? There are many options, but many great solos work by starting small and building to a climax. If you’re feeling unsure, aiming to build intensity throughout your solo break is so popular because it does all three. It’s not an unbreakable rule, though – some solos start with an intense burst of shred to get your attention – but it’s a reliable strategy.

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