Here I Go Again Guitar Solo Tab

Here I Go Again is one of Whitesnake’s biggest anthems, released on Whitesnake (1987). The guitar solo by John Sykes is one of the greatest of the 80s — screaming bends, wide vibrato, aggressive rock attitude, and perfect melodic construction.

About the Solo

John Sykes plays with a confidence and aggression that few guitarists match. The solo on Here I Go Again is a perfect example of his style — wide bends pushed to the limit, vibrato that never stops, and phrasing that demands attention from the first note.

What You Will Work On

• Wide, aggressive bends — Sykes pushes bends harder than almost anyone
• Non-stop vibrato — adding motion to every held note
• Screaming rock phrasing — emotional, intense, and committed
• Pentatonic vocabulary — classic minor pentatonic rock language
• Tone and sustain — the big, singing 80s rock lead sound

Tips for Learning This Solo

• Work on vibrato endurance — Sykes never stops moving the note.
• Use a high-gain tone with good sustain to support the long held notes.
• Focus on bend pitch — wide bends need to be precise to sound musical.
• Listen to John Sykes across multiple recordings to absorb his style.