Marillion - Easter - Guitar Solo Tab

A Singles Collection 1982-1992: Six of One, Half-Dozen of the Other

1992 5:51

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About Easter

At 72 BPM in A minor, "Easter" by Marillion sits in a slow, deliberate space that rewards a patient, feel-focused approach over any flashy technique. The song belongs to the more restrained, melodic side of Progressive Rock, and the guitar work reflects that: clean or lightly driven tones, careful chord voicings in A minor, and lines that serve the atmosphere rather than dominate it. The challenge here is not speed but sustain and dynamics, holding notes with intention and keeping the sense of weight without rushing the tempo. Pay close attention to how chords resolve within the minor tonality, since small fingering choices in the voicings make a real difference to the mood. If a transition between chords or a particular melodic phrase feels slippery at tempo, use the Practice Toolbar to loop it slowed down until the movement becomes muscle memory. E Standard tuning means no retuning is needed, so you can focus entirely on the feel and phrasing from the first note.

• The song sits at 72 BPM in E Standard tuning, making it accessible to intermediate players who want to focus on phrasing and dynamics in A minor.
• The slow tempo demands controlled sustain and careful touch, so even simple chord transitions need deliberate attention to avoid sounding rushed or flat.
• Practise melodic guitar lines with a clean or lightly overdriven tone to capture the restrained, atmospheric character the song requires.