Look Who it Was Random video

Queen - Don't Stop Me Now - Guitar Cover with backing track download

1,707 views · Published 4 February 2015 · 0:35 · Indexed 14 November 2026

Channel: James Rundle · 2015 · Music

Watch on YouTube

QUEEN - DONT STOP ME NOW - PLAYED WITH BACKING TRACK

Backing Track Link : http://www.guitarbackingtrack.com/play/queen/dont_stop_me_now_(2).htm

This YouTube description captures the high-energy, "supersonic" feel of one of the world's most uplifting songs, focusing on how to translate Freddie's piano energy into Brian May's explosive guitar style.
Headline: Queen - Don’t Stop Me Now | Guitar Lesson & Play-Along (The Supersonic Guide)

Are you ready to have a good time? In today’s lesson, we are tackling the ultimate feel-good anthem: "Don’t Stop Me Now." While this track is famously led by Freddie Mercury's incredible piano work, it contains one of the most exciting and melodic guitar entries in rock history.

We’ll show you how to handle the rhythmic "stabs" during the verses and, most importantly, how to nail that soaring, joy-filled guitar solo. Follow along with the on-screen tabs to keep up with the song’s relentless energy!

[Link to Full Guitar Tab & Chord Chart]

🎸 In this Lesson:

• The Late Entry: Learning how to stay patient! We'll discuss when the guitar finally enters and how to make that first chord count.

• Rhythmic Precision: How to match the driving 8th-note pulse of the piano and bass to keep the song moving at "light speed."

• The Solo Breakdown: A detailed look at Brian May’s masterpiece—combining fast runs, wide vibrato, and that classic "Red Special" vocal quality.

• Power Chords vs. Piano Voicings: Tips on which guitar inversions work best to complement the heavy piano presence without clashing.

🎶 Supersonic Song Facts:

• The Scientist’s Choice: In 2015, a cognitive neuroscientist studied what makes "happy" music and concluded that "Don’t Stop Me Now" is the happiest song on Earth due to its tempo, key, and lyrical content.

• The Missing Guitar?: On the original studio version, Brian May actually plays very little. Aside from the solo and some power chords in the final chorus, the song is almost entirely piano-driven. Brian initially felt the song was a bit "light" for Queen, but he grew to love the energy it brought to live shows.

• Freddie's Freedom: The lyrics reflect Freddie Mercury's lifestyle at the end of the 70s—a period where he felt truly unstoppable and was living life to the absolute fullest in Montreux and Munich.

• A Multi-Generational Hit: While it reached #9 in the UK upon release in 1979, the song’s popularity has exploded in the digital age, becoming one of the most streamed tracks in history and a staple of movies, commercials, and sporting events.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Performance Play-Along
1:35 - Why this is the "Happiest Song Ever"
2:50 - Verse Rhythm & Piano Accompaniment
5:15 - The "Supersonic" Solo (Slow Motion)
8:30 - The Final Chorus Build-up
11:00 - Getting the Brian May Lead Tone
13:15 - Full Play-Along with Tabs

Gear Used:

• Guitar: Brian May Special (using the bridge and middle pickups in phase)

• Amp: Vox AC30

• Boost: Treble Booster (Engaged for the solo to cut through the piano)

If you’re having such a good time, hit the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more Queen tutorials! What’s your favorite Queen song to play when you need a boost? Let me know in the comments!

#Queen #FreddieMercury #DontStopMeNow #BrianMay #JazzAlbum #GuitarLesson #GuitarTabs #ClassicRock #GuitarTutorial #RedSpecial #feelgoodmusic

More from this channel