"Do You Feel Like We Do" is a landmark classic rock song that showcases everything guitarists love about live performance, memorable riffs, expressive solos, dynamic rhythm playing, and extended improvisation. It's a song that encourages players to think beyond memorizing notes and instead focus on feel, phrasing, and musical communication.
In this guitar lesson, you'll work through the song section by section, learning the signature guitar parts while gaining a better understanding of the techniques that make this performance so iconic. Whether your goal is to recreate the original recording or simply strengthen your rock guitar vocabulary, this lesson provides practical guidance that you can apply both to this song and to many others
Why Learn "Do You Feel Like We Do"?
Some classic rock songs challenge your speed, while others challenge your musical maturity. "Do You Feel Like We Do" does both by combining solid rhythm work with expressive lead playing and plenty of opportunities to develop your improvisational skills.
As you study this lesson, you'll improve your ability to:
Play confidently through extended song arrangements
Build stronger rhythm guitar technique
Develop expressive lead phrasing
Improve bends, vibrato, and sustain
Strengthen improvisational thinking
Transition naturally between rhythm and lead guitar
What You'll Learn
This lesson breaks the song into logical sections so you can master each idea before putting everything together.
Intro and Main Guitar Riff
The song begins with a memorable riff that immediately establishes its energy. We'll cover the picking approach, timing, and articulation needed to make the opening sound clean and powerful.
Rhythm Guitar Throughout the Verses
The rhythm guitar provides the backbone of the performance. You'll learn how to maintain a consistent groove while using dynamics and accents to keep the song moving naturally.
Signature Guitar Fills
Throughout the arrangement you'll encounter melodic fills that connect each section together. These phrases demonstrate how simple musical ideas can add excitement without overwhelming the song.
Lead Guitar and Improvisational Concepts
One of the most exciting aspects of "Do You Feel Like We Do" is its expressive lead guitar work. Rather than simply memorizing individual notes, we'll explore the scales, phrasing, and musical ideas that help you understand why the solos sound so effective.
Playing the Full Arrangement
Once each section feels comfortable, we'll discuss how to perform the complete song with smooth transitions, consistent timing, and the confidence needed for a long-form performance.
Guitar Techniques You'll Develop
This lesson combines many essential rock guitar techniques into one enjoyable learning experience.
Throughout the song you'll strengthen:
Alternate picking
Palm muting
Accurate string transitions
Expressive bends
Controlled vibrato
Slides
Position shifts
Rhythmic consistency
Practicing these techniques within the context of a complete song helps you build skills that transfer naturally into other classic rock favorites.
Continue Exploring Classic Rock Guitar
"Do You Feel Like We Do" remains a favorite among guitarists because it blends memorable riffs, expressive lead work, and musical freedom into one unforgettable performance. Learning this song will not only expand your repertoire but also strengthen your confidence as both a rhythm and lead guitarist.
Be sure to continue exploring the Song Bank for more classic rock guitar lessons, downloadable PDFs, and detailed song breakdowns. Every lesson is designed to help you sharpen your technique, deepen your musical understanding, and enjoy the process of learning the songs that have shaped generations of guitar players.