In Deep: Learn to Play the Guitar Solo from The Beatles' "Something"

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In the following video, Guitar World's Andy Aledort introduces this month's "In Deep" column with a look at the solo in the Beatles' classic, "Something."

Andy Aledort
Andy Aledort

Guitar World Associate Editor Andy Aledort is recognized worldwide for his vast contributions to guitar instruction, via his many best-selling instructional DVDs, transcription books and online lessons. Andy is a regular contributor to Guitar World and Truefire, and has toured with Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers, as well as participating in several Jimi Hendrix Tribute Tours.

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