John Norum Back on the Streets Guitar Solo Tab

Back on the Streets is a hard rock classic by John Norum of Europe, from his 1987 solo album. The guitar solo showcases Norum’s melodic sensibility and Blackmore-influenced technique — harmonic minor phrasing, expressive vibrato, and confident rock feel.

About the Solo

Norum is one of the most underrated guitarists of his era. This solo demonstrates his ability to combine technical fluency with strong melodic ideas — Blackmore’s neoclassical influence filtered through a distinctly rock sensibility.

What You Will Work On

• Harmonic minor phrasing — Blackmore-influenced dark, dramatic sound
• Vibrato technique — wide and expressive, similar to Blackmore’s approach
• Pentatonic to harmonic minor transitions — mixing scales naturally
• Rock bends — confident, in-tune, full-step bends
• Melodic solo construction — phrases with direction and resolution

Tips for Learning This Solo

• Study Ritchie Blackmore’s playing alongside Norum’s — the influence is clear.
• Practice the harmonic minor scale in the relevant key before learning the solo.
• Work on vibrato with a tuner to maintain pitch accuracy.
• Focus on phrase endings — how you resolve a phrase is as important as how you start it.