"Another Day" (Dream Theater) Solo Lesson/Analysis

It's been a while since we've done some Dream Theater, so today we're gonna be tackle one of John Petrucci's (surprisingly) most playable solos! This gorgeous solo is an absolute masterclass in melodic phrasing and note choice and perfectly demonstrates how to play in a major key without sounding super goofy.

The only real challenge lies in the infamous alternate-picked flurry about half way through, which is not only difficult because of the speed (obviously) but also because of how you suddenly have to switch gears from 0-100 at the drop of a hat. This part in itself though is an excellent exercise in alternate picking precision.

Good luck and don't forget to share your progress with everyone in the Discord server!

0:00 Playthrough
0:33 Intro
2:25 The key/chord progression
5:02 Bars 1-3
8:45 Bars 4-5
16:29 Bars 6-7
18:24 Bars 8-10