Dokken - Unchain The Night Guitar Lesson

In this Unchain The Night guitar lesson video, I will show you how to play this great classic Dokken track note-for-note.

The tuning is Eb standard tuning. That is, starting from the 6th string, Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb.

I will start the lesson with an in-depth look at the clean guitar section that opens the song. This section is comprised of arpeggiated chords with a melody on top. Most of the picking falls into a pattern, which makes memorizing this section a lot easier once you know that pattern.

From there I will go through all of the high gain riffs in "Unchain The Night" in the order that each appears on the original recording. The main riff is simply put, a killer riff that is a lot of fun to play.

However, as always whenever George Lynch is playing, the real star of the show is his guitar solos. Ever since I watched George Lynch play in 1991 with Lynch Mob on the ABC in concert series, he has been one of my favorite players. Seriously check out the video from this concert series on YouTube, his playing is out of this world.

I will show you, note-for-note, how to play George's main solo and the outro solo until the vocals come back in. These solos contain lots of signature moves by George Lynch include intense legato licks, crazy trill slides, rapid fire alternate picking and massive bends with great control of the intonation.

Have fun learning this Dokken classic! Carl...

#unchainthenightguitarlesson #dokken #georgelynch

[jamisonc]

1:58 Intro
7:23 Variation
9:05 Main riff
12:23 Verse 1
13:08 Pre-chorus
15:07 Chorus 1
18:32 Fill 1
19:13 Verse 2
21:00 Chorus 2
23:41 Bridge
25:40 1st solo rhythm
27:37 1st solo
39:53 Main riff ending variation
40:36 Chorus variation
43:21 Outro solo

No freaking way! I never thought you’d finally do a Dokken lesson! This was the first song from them that I’ve heard too. That intro instantly hooked me. Lynch’s playing is like no other’s and I’d even go so far as to say he deserves to be mentioned along with Randy and Eddie in terms of sheer inventiveness. More Dokken in the future would be the best! Thanks so much Carl!!

[ivank]

“Mr Scary” next! like the comment for him to see

[charliebaker]

They’re are people not even born yet that will become great players because of what you do. Thank you Carl for this lesson and all your lessons.

[ivank]

Finally you heard our prayers through the last month!!!

[Sweeptheleg]

More Dokken please. George Lynch is the f'ing man.

[tjmguitar]

"It's Not Love" next!! First Dokken tune I ever heard...and it's a banger 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[nicklebac]

Let’s go!!!! More Dokken f*ck yeah Carl!

[pissymissy]

There were no good lessons anywhere on how to play Unchain the Night. Until this one. Mr Scary next if you please. And thank you!

[SixstringLately]

All the George Lynch you want to do would be welcomed. Thanks for the lesson.

[michaelkennedy]

Lynch is my second favorite after EVH! HIS Style is AMAZING!!
Thanks Carl AMAZING JOB!!

[rockycolefilms]

Dude dokken is the best please keep doing it

[nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev]

Dokken were as shit hot as any metal band in the 80, s, so glad I seen them live 🤘

[maxlawrence]

This Dokken lesson ticks all the boxes. Mr Scary next. 🤟

[Jacksonkellyfreak]

I'd LOVE to see a lesson on Dokken's The Hunter!

[samuelsujan]

Finally Dokken! Man you have to check their other songs too like In My Dreams, Dream Warriors, Alone Again, Walk Away, Kiss Of Death, Breaking The Chains, they're awesome

[xxjj]

Highly underrated Guitar Player, EXCELLENT SONG!!! Thanks Carl!! Come on Peeps, join the "real movement" - The Academy!!

[dbllivegonzo]

Saw George and Dokken on Fremont st. A couple weeks ago George killed it

[thgendj]

Lynch himself would thumbs up this! This is AWESOME!!🤘

[alexsuperpower]

YES! Finally Dokken! Now just hoping for tooth and nail :)

[sammicurr]

This is the stuff right here. Dokken! Carl be rockin’!

Suggestion: Live Without a Net - Eddie’s solo set. Would be brilliant to see that epic lesson posted on the anniversary of Eddie’s passing. You’re the only one who could actually do it. Such is the burden of being the very best at what you do.