Great solos for beginners

Newbie · Post by **Newbie** » Mon Feb 23, 2026 8:51 am

Can you suggest beginner-friendly slow and emotional guitar solos similar to Something, Comfortably Numb, Tender Surrender, Still Got the Blues, ’Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers, Still Loving You, November Rain, and Stairway to Heaven?

GearNerd · Post by **GearNerd** » Mon Feb 23, 2026 2:34 pm

A lot of my beginners really like learning Californication by RHCP.

BluesGuy · Post by **BluesGuy** » Mon Feb 23, 2026 2:37 pm

Need your love so bad - Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac. It’s not complex and uses bends, vibrato, and masterful pauses.

MetalPlayer · Post by **MetalPlayer** » Mon Feb 23, 2026 2:40 pm

Holiday by Green Day and Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana are my go-to recommendations.

StudioPro · Post by **StudioPro** » Mon Feb 23, 2026 2:43 pm

I’m currently learning the Betts solo at the end of Stormy Monday. I think it really fits your criteria.

UKPete24 · Post by **UKPete24** » Mon Feb 23, 2026 2:47 pm

Try learning the solo from Blackbird by The Beatles. It's simple, beautiful, and perfect for beginners.

MetalPlayer · Post by **MetalPlayer** » Mon Feb 23, 2026 2:51 pm

I would recommend Hotel California by The Eagles. It has a great solo that is both melodic and emotional.

sam54 · Post by **sam54** » Mon Feb 23, 2026 2:54 pm

Check out the solo in Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits. It's not too difficult for beginners and has a lot of emotion.