Soloing Secrets - Allan Holdsworth

Hey everyone! Here's the next episode of Soloing Secrets with a HUGE one - Allan Holdsworth! I've had a number of requests to feature more of Allan's playing on the LNL channel, and this in-depth look into his playing style will surely challenge your ability, twist a few techniques, and stretch a few fingers out there - so let's dive in!

This lesson revolves around Allan's playing on the historic/classic 1975 progressive funk-fusion album 'Believe It' from The New Tony Williams Lifetime. This seminal album features a young and fiery Holdsworth in action and is one of my favorite recordings/eras of his outstanding career.

The ideas shared here include the interesting ways that Allan would begin the opening section of a solo. Instead of whipping out a crazy lick or just mindlessly shredding at the beginning of a solo, Allan typically eased into his solos and began slowly by introducing a few eerie-sounding melodies, haunting phrases, or melodic sonic bliss. From smooth intervallic and melodic lines to bar-dipped notes and swirling vibrato bar movements throughout, Allan's style in the mid-1970s is quite different compared to the music/ideas that came later, but without question - Allan Holdsworth's music is interesting and inspiring no matter what period/era you examine.

Needless to say, if you're an Allan Holdsworth fan, a rock/metal/jazz/fusion player, looking for something challenging/different to practice, or maybe you're just curious about what all of the fuss is about - this episode is totally for you! Give this episode a view, leave some comments/feedback, and please subscribe to Late Night Lessons - THANK YOU!

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