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In this video, I cover George Harrison's "ghost solo", which can be faintly heard in the background of the single and album versions of 'Let It Be'. It has been played at various speeds for ease of learning. The single was initially released on March 6th, 1970, and the album sharing the same title was released on May 8th 1970, featuring a different solo. Many variations of the solo have been released over the years, and they are all primarily based around the C Pentatonic Major scale and are ideal for any lead guitar player heading into the intermediate level of lead guitar playing. Various slurred notes, such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, and slides, are featured in these performances, and a double stop occurs at the beginning of the album version. These techniques are ideal for adding some depth to your lead guitar phrasing.

The single version was produced by Geroge Martin, and the later album release was produced by Phil Spector. George Martin's version contained a more melodic and repetitive solo that follows a sixteenth-note feel. Phil Spector's mix contained a harder-hitting, bluesy, expressive solo with more definitive structure and variation. On both mixes of 'Let It Be', a "ghost solo" from an earlier song mix can be faintly heard in the background. The single solo follows a similar feel to the "ghost solo". Many other versions of different takes of this classic Beatles song have been released in recent years with different solos played by George Harrison. However, they generally follow the same vibe as the original.


Let It Be 3 Variants Demonstration
   • Let It Be Solo - 3 Versions - Single ...  

Let It Be 3 Variants Backing Track
   • Let It Be Solo - 3 Versions - Single ...  

Single Version Various BPM
   • Let It Be - Solo - Single Version - V...  

Single Version Backing Track
   • Let It Be - Solo - Single Version Var...  

Album Version Demsontration Various BPM
   • Let It Be - Solo - Album Version - Va...  

Album Version Play Along Backing Track Various BPM
   • Let It Be - Solo - Album Version - Va...  

Ghost Solo Play-Along Backing Track Various BPM
   • Let It Be - Ghost Solo - Various BPM ...  

Follow the links below to helpful videos released by other YouTubers that discuss the various iterations of this song and George Harrison's solos.

   • The Beatles - Let It Be (Ghost Solo) HD  

   • Let It Be’s Ghost Guitar Solo Mystery...  

   • How The Beatles Got THAT Tone on Let ...  

Follow the link below for videos covering While My Guitar Gently Weeps by the Beatles.
   • While My Guitar Gently Weeps  

Follow the link below for the videos covering Come Together by The Beatles.
   • Come Together  

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