BARK AT THE MOON GUITAR SOLO – OZZY OSBOURNE

Bark at the Moon by Ozzy Osbourne, from the 1983 album of the same name, features a guitar solo by Jake E. Lee that is one of the most underrated in 80s metal. Fast, aggressive, and technically impressive — Lee’s playing on this record deserves more recognition than it typically receives.

About This Lesson

Jake E. Lee brings a combination of raw speed, melodic sensibility, and aggressive picking technique to this solo. The phrasing is confident and the technique is demanding — this is a great study for players who want to develop fast, aggressive metal lead guitar with real musical content.

What You Will Work On

• Fast 80s metal technique — Jake E. Lee’s aggressive, precise approach
• Alternate picking under pressure — speed with accuracy in a metal context
• Melodic metal phrasing — fast playing that still has musical direction
• Wide vibrato on sustained notes — adding intensity to held notes
• Metal solo energy — commitment and aggression from the first note

Tips for Learning

• Study Jake E. Lee’s playing across his Ozzy recordings — he is consistently excellent.
• Build speed gradually — the fast sections are technically demanding.
• Use a high-gain tone with bright presence to match Lee’s sound.
• Focus on the melodic content — there is real phrasing here, not just speed.