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Led Zeppelin - Communication Breakdown Pt.2 - Solo guitar lesson video
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About Communication Breakdown Pt.2 - Solo

The solo section of "Communication Breakdown Pt.2" puts you squarely in E minor territory, demanding the kind of raw, aggressive picking attack that Led Zeppelin built their reputation on. Jimmy Page's approach here leans on pentatonic phrasing driven hard into the amp, so getting the right pick aggression matters as much as note choice. The challenge is keeping your bends controlled and your vibrato wide without letting the intensity cause your fretting hand to tighten up. If a particular phrase keeps slipping, use the Practice Toolbar to loop that bar slowed down until the muscle memory is solid before bringing it back up to tempo. Pay attention to how Page sits slightly behind the beat on some runs, because rushing this solo will flatten out exactly the tension that makes it feel alive. Work the E minor pentatonic box positions but listen closely to where he steps outside them for colour.

  • The solo is rooted in E minor pentatonic, so drilling all five box positions up the neck will give you the vocabulary you need.
  • Page's picking attack is a key part of the tone here, so use a heavier pick and dig in rather than playing lightly.
  • Use the Practice Toolbar to loop and slow down any fast runs, focusing on keeping bends in tune before returning to full speed.

How to Play Communication Breakdown Pt.2 - Solo

Key: E minor · Tempo: 178 BPM

Loop the hardest passage and creep the speed up from around 70 percent until it holds at 178 BPM.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Jimmy Page's 1958 Telecaster (gifted by Jeff Beck) delivered the bright, spanky single-coil attack that defined Led Zeppelin I's raw, bluesy edge. Its snappy treble cut through the mix on early tracks before Page switched to the warmer Les Paul for the band's heavier sound.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Page's 1959 Les Paul Standard with PAF humbuckers became the sonic backbone of Led Zeppelin from 1969 onward, its warm mahogany body and dynamic unpotted pickups creating the sustain-rich, touch-sensitive tone heard on 'Whole Lotta Love' and 'Black Dog.'

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

While Page primarily used the Les Paul Standard, a Custom's thicker body and tonal characteristics would complement his dynamic playing style, offering similar warmth with potentially enhanced bottom-end punch for Zeppelin's heavier arrangements.

Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)
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Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)

The Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi was Page's primary amplifier from Led Zeppelin II onward, cranked past 7 for natural power-tube saturation and natural breakup that responded dynamically to his pick attack and volume knob control.

Vox AC30
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Vox AC30

Page deployed the Vox AC30 in the studio for cleaner, chiming tones and layering textures that added dimension to Led Zeppelin's arrangements, offering a vintage British tone that complemented the Marshall's aggression.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Page's Vox Cry Baby wah became iconic on 'Dazed and Confused,' its expressive sweep adding vocal-like character to his lead work throughout Led Zeppelin's catalog, integral to the band's psychedelic and blues-rock textures.

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