Originally Posted by: shobeHey everyone, well I have been playing guitar "off" and "on" for 4-5 years. I usually take 4 months brake between picking up a guitar for a while. And that is no good if you want to get better.

Now I posted this thread to ask you for your help on getting good at playing lead guitar. By that I mean to be able to play solos good. Now I like music such as Van Halen, Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Joe Satriani, AC/DC, and more. So you get the idea, that I am talking about some tough solos: For example, Fade to Black, Surfing with the Aliens, Sweet Child O' Mine, Free Bird, and maybe even Arpeggios from Hell :eek:

Now how can I really improve my Lead skills, I need a guide, some type of idea and tips. Kind of like adding 2+2 and then moving a step up to multiplying 2 X 2, and then moving a level higher to dividing 2/2.

How can I get to a good stage of Lead playing? I know PRACTICE is one thing, but other than that what can I do? Such as learning scales, or theory. Where do I start with theory?

Please give me any information you can, especially if you are very good at lead, could you tell me how you got to the level you are today. And I want to learn this without taking guitar lessons from a teacher. Kind of like teaching myself with others help.

I would really appreciate if you could help me. Please! :)