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🎸 Queen – Headlong Guitar Lesson | Brian May Style Breakdown 🎸
Taught by James Rundle
In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to play “Headlong” by Queen on guitar, breaking down Brian May’s iconic riffs, rhythm parts, and lead sections step by step.
But first — a bit about the song 👇
“Headlong” was released in 1991 as the lead single from Queen’s final studio album with Freddie Mercury, Innuendo. Written by Brian May, the track originally began as a song intended for his solo work before being brought into the Queen sessions.
The song features one of Brian May’s heaviest and most aggressive riffs, driven by powerful guitar tones and Freddie Mercury’s commanding vocal performance. With its punchy groove and hard-rock energy, “Headlong” stands out as one of Queen’s most riff-focused tracks and remains a favourite among guitar players.
In this lesson, we’ll cover:
🔥 The main driving riff
🔥 Verse and chorus rhythm parts
🔥 Lead fills and signature licks
🔥 Tone tips to get closer to Brian May’s sound
🔥 Playing techniques and feel
“Headlong” is packed with tight rhythmic playing, attitude, and classic Brian May phrasing. This lesson will help you capture the power, precision, and feel that make this track so iconic.
Whether you’re learning it for fun, performance, or to improve your rock rhythm playing, this breakdown will help you get it nailed.
If you enjoy the lesson, don’t forget to:
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Thanks for watching — and rock on! 🎶
#Queen #Headlong #BrianMay #GuitarLesson #JamesRundle #ClassicRock #Innuendo
🎸 Queen – Headlong Guitar Lesson | Brian May Style Breakdown 🎸
Taught by James Rundle
In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to play “Headlong” by Queen on guitar, breaking down Brian May’s iconic riffs, rhythm parts, and lead sections step by step.
But first — a bit about the song 👇
“Headlong” was released in 1991 as the lead single from Queen’s final studio album with Freddie Mercury, Innuendo. Written by Brian May, the track originally began as a song intended for his solo work before being brought into the Queen sessions.
The song features one of Brian May’s heaviest and most aggressive riffs, driven by powerful guitar tones and Freddie Mercury’s commanding vocal performance. With its punchy groove and hard-rock energy, “Headlong” stands out as one of Queen’s most riff-focused tracks and remains a favourite among guitar players.
In this lesson, we’ll cover:
🔥 The main driving riff
🔥 Verse and chorus rhythm parts
🔥 Lead fills and signature licks
🔥 Tone tips to get closer to Brian May’s sound
🔥 Playing techniques and feel
“Headlong” is packed with tight rhythmic playing, attitude, and classic Brian May phrasing. This lesson will help you capture the power, precision, and feel that make this track so iconic.
Whether you’re learning it for fun, performance, or to improve your rock rhythm playing, this breakdown will help you get it nailed.
If you enjoy the lesson, don’t forget to:
👍 Like the video
💬 Leave a comment
🔔 Subscribe for more Queen and classic rock guitar lessons
Thanks for watching — and rock on! 🎶
#Queen #Headlong #BrianMay #GuitarLesson #JamesRundle #ClassicRock #Innuendo
