"Wasted Years" (Iron Maiden) Solo Transcription & Lesson/Analysis
I've had a tonne of requests recently for this Iron Maiden classic, so it's finally time to dust off the super-Strat and crank the chorus!
The solo from Wasted Years is probably Adrian Smith's most iconic solo, which perfectly showcases his super tasty phrasing. In true Smith style it has a wonderful mix of Hard Rock Blues and Aeolian licks, with just the right amount of technique and flash.
This is an ideal solo for low-intermediate players to start pushing their playing further, and just a sick piece of playing in general to add to your repertoire!
Good luck and don't forget to share your progress with everyone in the Discord server!
0:00 Playthrough
0:37 Intro
2:39 Pre-solo section
4:59 Bars 5-6
8:45 Bars 7-8
11:44 Bars 9-12
18:33 Bars 13-16
22:14 Bars 17-18
26:15 Bars 19-24
Comments (9)
Aaaaawesom‘ 🤘🏻
one of the best maiden solo, if not best of the 80s! always loved this one, thankks brad.
Cheers Cesar, have fun learning it!
One of my favourite Maiden tunes. Big jammer \m/
HUGE JAMMER LAMMER
Hi Bradley, I´m so glad about this solo. Thank you very much. I love all your staff and to me you are the best but my level is more intermediate. Hope you could do the solos from Caught Somewhere in Time anytime :-)
Yes! It's in my difficulty range :) love this solo and looking forward to tackling it, thanks
Perfect! Good luck matey
Wasssap