Why The Bohemian Rhapsody Solo is THAT Good

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There are only so many songs you could reasonably classify as a “masterpiece”. But Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody is undoubtedly one of them. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone that would disagree. From the epic arrangement to what many people consider the greatest rock guitar solo in music history, Bohemian Rhapsody is full of everything a song needs to be great.
But if you’re a guitarist, then there’s one section that matters more than the rest - that solo. So we want to take some time to appreciate Brian May’s guitar mastery and teach you how to play it note-by-note. Ayla Tesler-Mabe will unravel all the techniques and minute details to get you sounding just like the original recording!
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Chapters
0:00 - Hello, Internet!
1:54 - How to play the solo
17:04 - Emotional intention
18:26 - Final thoughts
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About Ayla Tesler-Mabe:
Ayla has been making waves in the world of guitar playing as a professional guitarist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer, since the early age of 14. After only been playing for two years, her first KZfaq video (a rendition of John Mayall’s “Hideaway”) put her on the map and kickstarted her music career. She has since been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, become a member of the Ernie Ball and Fender family of artists, and earned various Berklee College of Music scholarships. Musically, Ayla finds great pleasure in exploring the numerous avenues available to her through various styles of music, as seen through her work with Calpurnia and Ludic.
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@MusoraMedia Жыл бұрын

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@GP-hj1ft 8 ай бұрын

There are people that have been playing longer than she's been alive that would kill to have bends and vibrato like that. What a gifted young lady. BRAVO !

@lemonfrume 2 жыл бұрын

There are many guitar tutors on KZfaq - this young lady is up there with the best of the best. Her approach is warm, friendly and watchable - not to mention the fact she is a proven master of the instrument with skills that appear (and sound) way beyond her years. More great vids please, brings joy 🙂

@kikiphallin 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, that was one of the best interpretations of that solo I've seen/heard. I'm not lying that sounded so good, the tone, the bends, specially that pre-bend at the beginning, that's something most guitarrists don't pay attention to. Awesome playing overall!

@tamircohen1512 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Made me realize how boring my take is when I play this solo. Gonna take a few lessons from this cover.

@meganlee4 2 жыл бұрын

I was just about to learn this solo! (literally, this is not a joke) Thanks so much Ayla this helped me understand how to play the solo and some of the back-story!

@danabiondo9243 2 жыл бұрын

That's called Divine Inspiriation. Or Serindipity.

@family-accountemail9111 2 жыл бұрын

There is a video of Brian himself teaching the solo but this is a good breakdown!

@jeffmarchant4312 2 жыл бұрын

Please do... this was done for the people...But it wasn't Brian May who originated this solo...But he was given carte blanche to take it as his, The actual person who originated most of the music for Freddy was mentioned in the song "Kind of Magic" Freddy mentioned his first name when he says, "Hit it....(first name)... And the only way you can hear it is "Turn it Up" found on another Groups album... Lynyrd Skynyrd...? was his actual voice...Who knew...Nobody pays that close attention to the way music is founded...Mostly by Session musicians... and they never get the credit for the songs...

@backwashjoe7864 2 жыл бұрын

I am in awe! Her ability to play these phrases at various tempos and in different combinations, time after time, so accurately and with that tone, is stunning! That is amazing teaching technique on display. Thank you Ayla!

@neilov1 2 жыл бұрын

What I have always loved about this solo is how it sounds like a perfect blend of rock and opera. It's feels bluesy but also sounds like a violin concerto and that's what makes it such a great intro to the opera section of the song. This solo is one of the reasons Brian May is my favourite guitarist. Excellent video.

@JohnCallianoTV 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for feeling music this way and sharing with us

@jimmrvos2930 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic playing Ayla! Terrific breakdown of a very challenging solo.

@smitsonavane6278 2 жыл бұрын

Dude I didn't know it was difficult to play I learned it 8 months into my journey but my best friend who has been playing for around 7 years now still can't play it

@MKflo84 2 жыл бұрын

You always sound so spot on on each and every song you demonstrate yet you keep on being so humble. True mastery.

@Whitestripe71 2 жыл бұрын

I like what you say about Brian May's playing, how it feels like every note is coming from his soul. I agree with you. A solo of his I'd recommend, that a lot of people might not be familiar with, is from the song You Don't Fool Me - released in 1995, after Freddie's death. It's a brilliantly constructed solo, and so expressively played, with such emotion and power.. It really is an example of every note feeling like it's coming from the depths of his soul.

@garyarnold3141 2 жыл бұрын

You're so talented. You really give this solo the attention it deserves; I've heard other online tutors say it's pretty simple. I've listened to Queen since 'The Seven Seas of Rhye' came out, I never grow tired of this solo.

@giosal8822 2 жыл бұрын

Really, Ayla Tesler-Mabe, best teacher I've *ever* come across ...

@MusoraMedia 2 жыл бұрын

What solo would you like a breakdown of? Chapters 0:00 - Hello, Internet! 1:54 - How to play the solo 17:04 - Emotional intention 18:26 - Final thoughts

@jrussell5243 2 жыл бұрын

Beat It - EVH

@landonbohinc8146 2 жыл бұрын

Come Together (Slash/Izzy)

@tmage7042 2 жыл бұрын

Since I've been loving you by zep

@meganlee4 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Guitareo, I would love a breakdown of the Sweet Child O' Mine Solo!

@geofflee6295 2 жыл бұрын

Feel The Benefit - 10cc

@JackolynSparrow 2 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful and incredibly well studied! I can see just how much love and care went into this - clearly a fan of Brian's playing and all of his emotional subtleties. He's known to say that the guitar is his voice, and emotion comes before technicality -- and it shows in everything he does. It's all in the feel of how the notes are played ... very well done! I'm a long way off from playing his solos, but I'll be sure to return to this video once I've got a bit more practice under my belt! Thanks for the excellent breakdown!

@2good2betrue3 2 жыл бұрын

I've learned this solo some years ago, and it was one of the most haunting and beautifully good solo ever. Thanks a lot Ayla for re-teaching this song, I've corrected some mistakes because of it. Plus you teaching it makes me to play and relearn that solo in a very inspired way. 😊Cheers!

@deadboyri 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of the details of a solo I have ever seen. Nice work!

@fattyz1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks this is just what I was looking for. I enjoy your channel very much .

@hopkinsdesign4027 2 жыл бұрын

Really excellent lesson! I've followed and learned from many different videos on this song or that song... but this may be one of the very best I've seen. You're a great teacher! Never thought I'd wanna tackle this solo but I think this lesson inspired me to try. Thanks!

@glennwomack8805 2 жыл бұрын

You are a guitar goddess. I have played 60 plus years and I have never heard anyone play and teach as good as you. I just hope I can learn everything in this song.this is a hard song and you make it look so easy. Thank you please don't stop teaching.

@rickmooney9301 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding lesson! The details you put in are so key and amazing! Thank you

@maulpccartney9525 2 жыл бұрын

Superb tone and playing. And you really nail May’s timbres and vibratos. Excellent instructions. Bravo!

@vinhhoang3981 2 жыл бұрын

The best method of teaching I found so far for such a challenging solo. Well done.

@ivancat1891 Жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail is amazing. Thank you for the tutorial.

@SZUKI80 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this lesson. This is the most thorough explanation I have seen on KZfaq. It helped to improve my bending and vibrato.

@loilt5091 2 жыл бұрын

☆ About 4 years back, I finally met Ayla @ our local Maritime Museum, during a gig. Years earlier, I learned of her prodigious abilities, through a friend, finding she was a local talent. 👍 ♡ Back in '77, we caught both Queen & Thin Lizzy, with the late, Gary Moore...I still prefer TL, but I'm especially thankful I saw Queen during their more creative period. 🇨🇦

@benloveday6113 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that sounded amazing! Your videos are super helpful and you make it very easy to follow! Thank you Ayla!

@mikemodels928 2 жыл бұрын

OMG... i've never heard more accurate tone in this solo... amazingly played😊

@markbaum9615 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation Ayla....I'm not alone when saying I've loved you since "Since I've been loving you "

@lawdoglegalmarketing4902 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best lead lessons I’ve seen. You’re great!!!

@Levelheadd 2 жыл бұрын

I’m the guy who was just playing the notes, like you said at the end.☺️ Really working on timing and vibrato now. 🙏🏻

@nicor8029 2 жыл бұрын

your bends on the guitar are just perfectly executed, bravo !

@KaustavMajumder 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa! You're technical! You give every note it's own personality. I would be absolutely humbled to sit in front of you and learn.

@bluearmy4228 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic! You're so talented! Thanks for the tuition.

@67er_matze97 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant lesson on this epic song and solo!! Also the sound you have dialed in was just perfect imo. I'd appreciate if you'd like to spend a word on how you did the sound maybe in one of your next vids. Thanks for this great lesson !!

@Paul-pc9qr 2 жыл бұрын

I've been teaching that solo for over a decade. That was perfect.

@erc5445 2 жыл бұрын

First saw her while looking at covers of songs. She killed “since I’ve been loving you” and now she’s teaching me this solo. She’s a beast

@georgew.morrowiii118 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent break-down and lesson of an iconic solo.

@bobmays2946 2 жыл бұрын

“… it’s kind of fun to talk about that in a lesson, so I did!” Love that line! That was a great comparison at the end of what is written vs. what is played. Great technique, and your enthusiasm is fantastic! Thank you!!

@MrHarley950 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. That's definitely as classic. You're pulling some pretty cool tunes out of the back and that's a great choice. Thanks Ayla.

@jeffmartinez262 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for what you are doing. I most appreciate that you take the time to explicitly describe the subtleties that add to the feeling and "expression of emotion." I think it is important for aspiring guitarists to understand that simply playing the correct notes in the correct sequence at the correct time is not enough. Each phrase, and indeed each note has a shape, contour and voice that is every bit as important as playing the right notes. I wish more guitarists would be more discerning when learning and practicing so that the performance doesn't just sound like a bunch of rigid notes thrown together, but rather a "human outcry." You are absolutely helping with that, thank you.

@albert2395 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant tuition as ever, Ayla!!!❤😊

@andrewlaw188 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, Ayla. Going to get stuck into this one. Normally I wouldn't even consider it, but your easy teaching style has convinced me to give it a shot! Keep up the fantastic work! 😘👍🎸

@doby199726 2 жыл бұрын

Wow when Ayla says”and that’s the end of the solo” 17:02 , I’m like wow, she got me through it!!She got me through the solo I thought I couldn’t learn. Thanks 🙏 Ayla!

@mathias5171 2 жыл бұрын

It’s such a relief from all the b s going on to just sit down and watch a beautifully modest girl flawlessly execute a tutorial on one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. I didn’t even know how much I needed this right now. Super cool.

@garry7901 2 жыл бұрын

A great lesson. I've been a Queen fan since I started listening to music and although I,ve not been playing guitar very long I,m definitely going to give this a go. Also thanks for putting the tabs up aswell. Thank you.

@lauraowl9931 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. You’re amazing! Nicely done!!!

@alexanderp2643 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Is there any chance you could break down what rig you’re using here? Specifically what amp/pedal set up? The tone is just like the original!!

@michaelhanratty8163 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome playing that piece of music 👏👏👏👏😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@sirernest7 2 жыл бұрын

I never even imagined me learning this solo. Thank you . You are one awsome teacher

@jacekszychowski4919 2 жыл бұрын

I've never even held an electric guitar in my hand but I watched the whole lesson with great pleasure and delight. Thank you:)

@Mustaine1ify 2 жыл бұрын

Buy one and learn it 👍

@2v_5r84 2 жыл бұрын

Buy one!

@byronlemay2166 2 жыл бұрын

Great playing...so young. I remember hearing this song in 1975 when I was only 12 years old...it absolutely blew my mind. Life changing actually, in terms of the music I listened to thereafter. When Freddie died, it's the only time I've ever cried over someone other than my family. For more Brian May extravaganza...listen to the albums Queen ll and Sheer Heart Attack, in particular.

@randykretschmann9286 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done, really enjoyed it!

@kychemclass5850 9 ай бұрын

Your discussion of this solo is superb. Thank you so much for this lesson.

@marcooudhuis Жыл бұрын

Wonderfully taught! Thanks Ayla.

@jasond626 2 жыл бұрын

This one I want to learn (not sure I'm up to that level).. I've not watched it all. But I have to say this is the best instruction video with tab on screen.. thank you very much.

@IceWolf-kh1xw 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Well done and a great explanation of the solo parts.👍😊 Thank you😊

@ledkicker2392 2 жыл бұрын

How can this young girl be one of the most eloquent and clear guitar teachers I've encountered on KZfaq, really great

@lewismacdonald1516 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a comprehensive breakdown! : )

@pingmendoza719 2 жыл бұрын

I can surely have this tutorial for breakfast! Super awesome! Best tutorial I've ever seen!❤❤❤

@rafawilhelm3572 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very good way of teaching Bri’s staple Bohemian Solo., going note by note from a Tab will not get you there; this is very well explained.. thanks 👍🏻

@bigeclipse718 2 жыл бұрын

Playing was amazing. Tone spot on. Bravo!

@ritz2243 2 жыл бұрын

Love your room, its really neat & clean 😍

@zingbopdelux 2 жыл бұрын

... just when I thought life wasn't worth living anymore, you come out with another excellent lesson, thanks! ... and carry on!!

@DiegoScagliarini 2 жыл бұрын

In most of the covers you see online the bendings are wrong, you did a marvelous job in explaining them properly, and I loved the attention to details on this video in general. Keep up the good work! Thank you!

@snuffbox2006 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson as usual, Ayla. Your presentation is improving and you are more comfortable in front of the camera.

@asafeyal 2 жыл бұрын

Please teach us the AMAZING Led Zepplin "since I've been loving you" cover that you crushed us with !!!!!!!

@Rick_Cleland 2 жыл бұрын

I did the opening on that song, check it out. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bc94mKentN3HiXk.html

@Rick_Cleland 2 жыл бұрын

I did the opening on that song, check it out.

@TurboD3 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It would be most appreciated

@asafeyal 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rick_Cleland amazing mate but not good as Ayla :-)

@bwrinn8 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying these.. Thanks for this. :)

@Irvine88888888 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic coaching 👏🏻

@RyneMurray23 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully played🔥👍🏼 the nuances and all were great🤙🏼🔥

@askbrettmanning 2 ай бұрын

That is fantastic. Easy to follow!

@Widebaychondros 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thanks so much. Love your Les paul by the way

@chrisatkins2531 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Really enjoy your presentations!

@kancherlaswaroop2920 2 жыл бұрын

It inspired me to start learning the guitar at the age of 64 And I'll do it. Love you Mam.

@anthonybrock9435 2 жыл бұрын

Your smile is an open book, wee lassie. This was very, very good. We love you in Glasgow. 🍀🎸🌹🎸🍀

@CarterOfTheWord 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, after learning this solo A few months ago this definitely helps me understand some things better

@CarlosRibeiroRC 5 ай бұрын

Best lesson for this masterpiece I found on KZfaq. Thanks!

@jeffd.2390 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I need need to go back and relearn this solo now 😊

@KatherineV06 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful played Ayla 😍😍 thanks!!

@EVE101Patt 2 жыл бұрын

5:31 this phrase as a standalone sounds a whole lot like a part out of the intro of "bijou". all in all - what an amazing tutorial - thanks a lot! 🙂

@jiddurivadeneira3440 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. So clear and well explained. Far more than tabs.

@LA-qv1ir 2 жыл бұрын

The best breakdown of all time and I've watched many.

@johnbatesowen9708 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brilliant video really enjoyed it and learned a lot 👍

@tonyaccardi5980 2 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown and explanation how to play this Iconic solo. Thxs!

@uglytuco3829 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful vibrato you got there! Nice work!

@bigsidable 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you in concert. Just rocking the hell out. Serious. Blows me away your so young. And so dam knowledgeable.

@RajnishBhogal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Ayla this was the best tutorial ever.

@Krullmatic 2 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful LP! I like that you got your name on the truss rod cover! Edit: The runs are pretty easy to play as the solo goes, but the dynamics, phrasing, pre-bends and feel are the key here. That's what makes it hard!

@pedrodiaz5540 2 жыл бұрын

Superb, excellent, what a fantastic job you have done, I’m amazed. Thank you thank you

@pickersgrip 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your videos!

@jeanpaul6099 2 жыл бұрын

Your lesson is a master piece in itself. You are amazing. Thank you.

@USArmy91222 2 жыл бұрын

wow, you nailed that solo..fantastic job 🤘🙂

@BaturalpCelikay Жыл бұрын

You are great. I learned the iconic solo in a short time. I am so happy.💖

@m444ss Жыл бұрын

fantastic solo - thanks for the great break down!

@rickneff-metal6275 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You nailed that solo perfectly! Great job!

@riffmania5321 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is how you play with feel. Quite brilliant on top of an excellent technique 👏 👌

@rogerramjet6615 Жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher. Keep up the good work.

@bigsidable 2 жыл бұрын

I love your dedication. You teach and inspirier me. I listen to Queen way back in the late 70s. Tenement Funster and everything else. I worked graveyard at a gas station in Lakewood California. Off the 92. I would crank that on my Boom Box Cassette Player. Hell Yeah.