Creator Area
Sign in Creator Area

White Lion - Wait - Guitar Lesson

Practice Studio

White Lion - Wait - Guitar Lesson

Sections · Loop · Speed · Metronome

Not in tune?

Select a Loop

Start of your loop
End of your loop

Speed Control

Speed
100%

Tools

BPM
Key F major
White Lion - Wait guitar lesson video
Guitar 365
Guitar 365 Top Contributor
YouTube: 1.6Msubs 86Kviews
Creator Page →
·
–50¢ 0 +50¢
· Tap to start

Your browser will ask for microphone permission.

Amp Settings

Classic Rock

Gain6
Bass6
Mid7
Treble6
Presence5
Master7
AI tone preset

AI-selected preset based on genre and era — adjust the knobs to taste.

Roll back the gain slightly and pick near the neck for a warmer, more open crunch.
Listen on Spotify
White Lion Glam Metal F major
Capo Advisor 0 F major · Original key

Wait

"Wait" is a power ballad by White Lion, written by vocalist Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta. Released as the lead single from the band's second album, Pride, the song became one of the defining hard rock ballads of its era. For electric guitar players, it is a rewarding study in melodic rock phrasing, clean and driven tones, and the expressive lead style that made Vito Bratta a respected name among 1980s guitarists.

  • Vito Bratta co-wrote the song, and his lead guitar work is considered a highlight worth studying for rock phrasing.
  • "Wait" was the lead single from White Lion's album Pride, helping establish the band's commercial profile.
  • The song blends clean intro tones with driven rock passages, making it a practical exercise in tone control on electric guitar.
Marshall JCM800
Amp

Marshall JCM800

Vito Bratta's JCM800 delivered the midrange punch and dynamic response crucial to White Lion's sound, letting him shift from crystalline cleans to singing overdrive without excessive gain. This moderate-gain approach preserved note separation in fast legato passages and rhythm work, making it the sonic foundation of classics like 'When the Children Cry.'

Recommended for You