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Queen - Man On The Prowl - Guitar Solo Tutorial (Guitar Tab)

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Channel: James Rundle · 2015 · Music

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How to play the guitar solo from Man On The Prowl which is on the 1984 Queen album The Works

Guitar Tab & Chord Sheets https://queen-corner.blogspot.com/2022/11/queen-man-on-prowl-guitar-tab-lesson.html

To learn the entire song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX60MMIB8Zk

Here is an upbeat and detailed YouTube description for your "Man On The Prowl" guitar lesson, highlighting the rockabilly charm and history of this track.
Learn the Rockabilly Groove: Queen - "Man On The Prowl" Guitar Lesson

Get your dancing shoes on! In this lesson, we’re breaking down the infectious, rockabilly-style guitar work from Queen’s "Man On The Prowl." This track is a fantastic example of how Brian May can switch from stadium rock to vintage 50s-style swing with ease.

🎸 What You’ll Learn:

• The Rhythm & Bounce: Mastering the "shuffle" feel and the percussive chord stabs that drive the song.

• Classic Rockabilly Licks: How to play those fast, clean, and twangy fills that Brian scattered throughout the track.

• The Solo: A step-by-step walkthrough of the short but punchy solo, focusing on speed and precision.

⭐ Song Facts & History:

• The Works Deep Cut: "Man On The Prowl" is the sixth track on Queen's 1984 album, The Works. It was also released as a single in some territories, backed by "Keep Passing the Open Windows."

• Freddie’s Tribute: Much like "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," this song was written by Freddie Mercury as a tribute to the early rock-and-roll and rockabilly era of the 1950s (specifically Elvis Presley).

• The Piano Connection: The track features a brilliant honky-tonk piano performance by Fred Mandel, who also played on The Works and toured with the band. The guitar parts are designed to weave in and out of those piano rolls perfectly.

• Three-Minute Pop Gem: Clocking in at just over three minutes, it’s a masterclass in concise, energetic songwriting that captures the fun and lighthearted side of Queen.

Gear Used in this Video:
[Insert your Guitar Model, e.g., BMG Red Special]
[Insert your Amp/Plugin, e.g., Vox AC30 for that clean chime]
[Insert your Coin/Pick type]

Timestamps:
0:00 - Solo & Rhythm Playthrough
1:10 - The 50s Influence: Song Facts
2:15 - The Main Chord Progression
4:30 - Nailing the "Shuffle" Strumming
6:15 - The Rockabilly Solo Breakdown
8:45 - Tone Tips: Getting that "Clean but Mean" Sound

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