Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to play Don't Fear the Reaper, as performed by Blue Oyster Cult released in 1976 as a single and on the album Agents of Fortune.

The lesson covers the rhythm and lead guitar parts from this awesome arrangement.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

1979 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Pro (similar here) sweetwater.sjv.io/JKVDQQ
Kemper Profiler V2 sweetwater.sjv.io/7XLrMr - profile used is one of the Top Jimmy ones, TJ - Mars TM 45 Max-3

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
01:12 Tuning and getting your tone
01:40 Lesson - opening riff
04:54 Lesson - Prechorus
06:19 Lesson - lead fills before 1st chorus
07:43 Lesson - lead fill leading into 2nd prechorus
09:00 Lesson - lead fills before 2nd chorus
09:40 Lesson - arpeggio during guitar solo section
14:00 Lesson - Big evil chords during guitar solo
14:45 Guitar solo approach
16:40 Lesson - full guitar solo
20:55 Lesson - last verse and outro
22:57 Lesson - harmonized guitar during outro
23:47 Final thoughts


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