Top 5 Glam Rock Guitar Riffs from David Bowie

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Music legend David Bowie has had a significant influence on a variety of cultural movements over the course of his career. His early 1970s period was particularly notable since he was instrumental in developing and popularising the glam rock subgenre. Bowie’s glam rock era is a gold mine for guitarists since it is outrageous, creative, and packed full of legendary guitar riffs. In this video, Ayla presents her picks for the five greatest glam rock guitar riffs of David Bowie’s career.

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Chapters
00:00 - Hello, Internet!
00:25 - Top David Bowie Glam Rock Riffs
00:29 - "Ziggy Stardust"
04:04 - "Starman"
07:07 - Guitareo Free Trial
07:28 - "Diamond Dogs"
10:37 - "Rebel Rebel"
12:09 - "Watch That Man"
15:56 - Outro
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About Ayla Tesler-Mabe:
Ayla has been making waves in the world of guitar playing as a professional guitarist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer, since the early age of 14. After only playing for two years, her first YouTube video (a rendition of John Mayall’s “Hideaway”) put her on the map and kickstarted her music career. She has since been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, become a member of the Ernie Ball and Fender family of artists, and earned various Berklee College of Music scholarships. Musically, Ayla finds great pleasure in exploring the numerous avenues available to her through various styles of music, as seen through her work with Calpurnia and Ludic.

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[deanroddey]

Ronson was so creative. He's one of those guys where you just give him a Les Paul, a Marshall stack, and a couple of pedals, and he can come up with an ever engaging variety of tones and textures.

[_ProTrax]

Ziggy Stardust is one of the greatest albums ever made

[Nyg]

Glad to see Bowie’s glam rock era on here. Mick Ronson was a key member at that time and has influenced a lot of guitarists like the great Randy Rhoads.

[nathanworkman]

Just stumbled across this channel; fantastic instruction. One of the frustrating things about learning is not understanding how to introduce style into tablature to actually sound like the recordings, and you've done an excellent job making that information accessible. I wish I had this channel 20 years ago!

[dsungaripterus]

This is an impressive lesson, plenty to work on but really easy to follow. Feels very professional but also totally down-to-earth. Good job!

[michaelgutman]

I became a huge David Bowie fan in high school during the Glam Era when either people didn't know who he was or disparaged him. (dating myself lol) Listening to his music, I knew he was great back then. Fast forward to your video. It's a wonder to me how he was able to figure out the notes and chords to write and play his beautiful music. Thank you for giving me insight into him that I didn't have before.

[ttothep]

Great video your youth here and the way you talk is 💯 just the best for this lesson. Talented and just a diamond 💎

[chasbodaniels]

What a terrific lesson this is! Perfect choices of song riffs, and the artist himself.

[mikeshanermusic]

I've forgotten more riffs than I can remember knowing.

[davidbalan]

Jimmy Hendrix and Minor Arpeggio with A7, B7, C add9, Bmaj7 and Am and then E7 .

[snicker]

Wow, nailed Ronson's tone! Do I hear a half-cocked wah for some of it? It's got that type of filtering to my ears

[schrenk]

Thank you for this, particularly your treatment of Diamond Dogs. I suspect that song would be crazy good if played on a Dobro guitar.

[mjaye]

Is there anything like this for bass? Brilliant teaching!

[Plastermanandy]

Saw a brilliant version of jean genie, with Bowie, Ronson and Jeff Beck, heaven must be rocking ❤

[Ridster]

That's the guitar you played your amazing cover of "Since I've been loving you"! Please do a transcription of YOUR version of it. It's good.

[CurryHow]

I see awesome David Bowie guitar player, I subscribe. You rock!

[CAP]

You gotta do "China Girl" Classic 80's MTV song 👍🎸😎

[roneiezequieldapaixao]

Demais...tive que pegar a guitarra e tocar junto durante o video🙂🎸👏

[danfreeman]

I still have that original vinyl record.