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How To Play Ride The Wild Wind - Queen Guitar Solo (Guitar Tab)

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Channel: James Rundle · 2016 · Music

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QUEEN - RIDE THE WILD WIND - GUITAR SOLO - LESSON TUTORIAL (GUITAR TAB)

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Unlock the soaring, epic sound of Queen’s atmospheric masterpiece – Ride The Wild Wind Guitar Lesson 🎸🌪️

In this tutorial, we’re diving deep into the dramatic guitar work from "Ride The Wild Wind", a sweeping and powerful track from Queen’s 1991 album Innuendo. Written by drummer Roger Taylor, this song blends progressive rock, hard rock and symphonic elements, creating a cinematic atmosphere that stands out even among Queen’s diverse discography. Today, I’ll break down exactly how to play the guitar parts that help build the song’s intense, larger-than-life sound.

While Innuendo is often remembered as one of Queen’s darkest and most emotional albums, Ride The Wild Wind brings a sense of freedom and grandeur – with Brian May’s distinctive guitar work playing a central role in bringing that vision to life.

What you’ll learn in this video:

• 🎸 Rhythm Guitar Patterns: Breaking down the driving, layered chord progressions and arpeggios that form the backbone of the track.

• 🎶 Lead Lines & Solos: Exploring the soaring, melodic guitar solos and atmospheric fills that are classic Brian May trademarks, including bends, vibrato and harmonies.

• 🔊 Tone Secrets: Tips on recreating that rich, wide and powerful sound – from amp settings and pickup choices to effects like delay and chorus that help create the epic atmosphere.

• 📝 Song Structure: Clear breakdown of verses, choruses, bridge and instrumental sections so you can follow along easily.

• 💡 Playing Advice: Techniques to help you maintain the right energy and dynamic range, plus simplified variations for beginners.

Interesting Song Facts:

• Featured on Queen’s fourteenth and final studio album Innuendo, released in February 1991 – an album recorded while Freddie Mercury’s health was declining, giving many tracks an extra emotional weight.

• Written entirely by Roger Taylor, who described the song as being about "freedom and the uncontrollable forces of nature", using the metaphor of the wind to represent life’s unpredictability.

• The track features one of the most complex arrangements on the album, combining heavy rock instrumentation with orchestral-style keyboard layers and multi-layered vocal harmonies.

• Brian May’s guitar work on this track includes extensive use of his legendary "Deacy Amp" setup, creating that distinctive, warm yet powerful tone that has become synonymous with Queen’s later sound.

• Although never released as an A-side single, it gained significant radio play and was performed live during the band’s final tour in 1991, becoming a favourite among fans for its uplifting yet intense energy.

• The song’s lyrics and atmosphere were interpreted by many fans as a reflection of the band’s state of mind during that difficult period – finding strength and freedom despite facing uncertainty.

Gear Used in this Video:
🎸 Brian May Guitars (BMG) Special
🔊 Amp and effect setup designed to recreate that epic, atmospheric Queen tone
📀 Original recording: Innuendo (1991)

Grab your guitar and let’s ride the wild wind with this incredible Queen track!

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