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Queen - My Life Has Been Saved - guitar solo tutorial (Guitar Tab)

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Channel: James Rundle · 2014 · Music

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QUEEN - MY LIFE HAS BEEN SAVED - GUITAR SOLO - GUITAR TAB

How To Play Queen - My Life Has Been Saved - guitar solo

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Headline: Queen "My Life Has Been Saved" Guitar Solo Lesson | Brian May Melodic Breakdown

Unlock the melodic brilliance of Brian May with this step-by-step guitar lesson for "My Life Has Been Saved." This track, featured on the 1995 Made In Heaven album, contains a hidden gem of a solo that perfectly showcases Brian's "singing" guitar style.

🎸 What You’ll Learn:

• A note-for-note breakdown of the main guitar solo.

• How to play the clean, rhythmic layers that drive the song.

• Tips on achieving the signature Brian May sustain and fluid vibrato.

• The specific scales and phrasing used to create that uplifting, melodic feel.

⭐ Song Facts & Trivia:

• Two Versions: Did you know there are two distinct versions of this song? It was originally released as a B-side to "Scandal" in 1989 with a more "band-centric" feel. The version we are playing today was heavily reworked for the Made In Heaven album in 1995.

• John Deacon’s Contribution: While many Queen songs started with Freddie or Brian, this track was primarily composed by bassist John Deacon. You can hear his melodic influence in the song's pop-rock structure.

• The Transformation: For the 1995 release, the remaining members of Queen replaced the original 1989 instrumentation with a more atmospheric, polished arrangement to better fit the vibe of the final album.

• Brian’s Setup: To get the tone for this solo, Brian used his legendary "Red Special" through a Vox AC30, utilizing the treble booster to get that sweet, harmonically rich overdrive.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Solo Performance
1:10 - The History of the Song (1989 vs 1995)
2:45 - Key, Scales, and Tone Setup
4:20 - Solo Breakdown: Phase 1 (Melodic Hooks)
7:35 - Solo Breakdown: Phase 2 (High Register Bends)
10:15 - Rhythm Guitar & Chords
12:50 - Final Practice Tips

Whether you're a lifelong Queen fan or just looking to improve your melodic phrasing, this solo is a joy to play. Like and Subscribe for more Queen guitar tutorials!

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