Difficult songs

Whats the hardest song to play? My choice is La Torre Bermeja, played by Andres Segovia.

Apparently the yardstick for difficulty used my many musicians is 'the flight of the bumble bee'
The only two guitarists I've heard of who can achieve this song properly are Richie Blackmore and John Petrucci. There may be more, I don't know.

Well, on the fact that I don't play much electric...


I think some of Antoine Dufour's work is really hard to play accurately... he has a great technical understanding of teh guitar and really meshes everything together for a real unique sound.

Oooh ! Ooh ! Ooh ! I know !!
Anything by a punk band ! They are so so so very hard and challenging !!

Nah, I'm just kidding, I agree with you deefa, I heard John playing FOTB and it was awesome. He really knows his guitar stuff.

Also, have a look at "Wring that neck" performed by Blackmore in his pre Strat days (I think I already mentioned it on a different thread). You'll find it on either the 'Deep Purple rock review' DVD or the Deep Purple 'Concerto for group and orchestra' CD. I've never attempted to play it myself, I know my limitations!

Also, have a listen to his solo on 'Gates of Babylon' on the Rainbow 'Long live rock and roll' album.
I think you'll find these two pieces will be enough to stretch ANYONE'S fingers!

Deefa, you mentioned it in my thread:

Nice piece league! Makes me wonder what I've been doing with my life!

As a matter of interest, how do you post these utube vids?

'Been wondering that myself

Just copy the embedded code from the video and paste it on your post. I wouldnt reccomend posting too many videos. Just enough to prove your point. After the video is over you will see a two codes to the right of the video screen. One says Embedded. Make sure you copy the whole code because it is not fully displayed.One has to highlight the code and drag the arrow to see the full code. After that you just paste it on your post. If you wish to comment on the same post, simply skip a line and begin typing. Look at the JOHN WILLIAMS video on the menu. He plays the same song but you can really see the fretboard.

this is definitely the best song ive ever heard
lol
its cool.. very original n creative

That's cool how hes imitating a slide effect using a spoon. I like that!

Jason Becker and Niccolo Paganini (violinist) but yeah. Jason is one of the fastest, and most brilliant guitarists. Not only can he play fast, but clean, and he can stretch his fingers all over the guitar. He is my favorite, and my inspiration is from him. Oh steve vai is also ver technical, he has a unique sound by using the whammy bar.

ANYTHING by Allan Holdsworth is impossible

Cliffs of Dover have anyone herd of that one love the playing but can I balls do it at all will one day


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_C9dLZbsmU

Yar I know it, and I knew it before guitar hero if anyone asks. In fact my friend Kyle can play most of it he's the most epic guitar player I know.

@GB666

You know how hard it is to play an F-A-C chord progression? Yeah, don't talk shite.

F-A-C? it really isnt that hard. Do you mean in open position? Either way its a basic. Maybe you were being sarcastic.LOL Im not good with sarcasm.

doesnt Yngwie Malmsteen play that? maybe im mistaken tho

Some Necrophagist stuff... Watch Tower... Flight of the Bumble bee is pretty good too, I've heard Patruci play it as well as the bassist for Manowar (But he basiclly plays guitar with all his mods...).