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What is a good lead guitar song to play for talent competition?

I have been playing electric for about 9 years and want to get you opinion on a good, impressive instrumental lead guitar song for a school competition.
Looking for something a little different from canon rock and satriani, but any suggestions welcome :)

Summer Presto by Antonio Vivaldi. It’s traditionally played on violins, but here’s a link to a performance using guitars (and yes, it’s SUMMER PRESTO, not "presto from summer" or whatever they titled it as):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvZoRS-YQg0

I would advise against attempting it unless you’re already rather proficient with fast lead, but it’s absolutely beautiful.

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6 Responses to “What is a good lead guitar song to play for talent competition?”

  1. prolly have to say go for some Jeff Beck, instrumental guitar is kind of a passion of his, so i hope i helped out a bit.
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  2. Cliffs of Dover for the win. I forget who its by though.
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  3. Well, if you’ve been playing for 9 years, surely you know something impressive sounding.

    Well, then again, i know a guy who’s my age (18) and he’s been playing since he was 11, but he’s pretty bad. Pick something withing your skill level. Don’t go all gung-ho and try and learn a Malmsteen song and give up halfway because it’s too difficult.

    But if you are good, go for Technical Difficulties :)
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  4. How about the Godfather theme which Slash plays. It’s a really great song.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCplsXu1HRk
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    http://www.guitarskilz.com

  5. Summer Presto by Antonio Vivaldi. It’s traditionally played on violins, but here’s a link to a performance using guitars (and yes, it’s SUMMER PRESTO, not "presto from summer" or whatever they titled it as):

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvZoRS-YQg0

    I would advise against attempting it unless you’re already rather proficient with fast lead, but it’s absolutely beautiful.
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  6. Defiantly Sweet Child Of Mine by Guns N Roses!
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    my musical genius brain :P

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