When i solo its hard for me to keep something going, i run out of ideas fairly quickly. right now im working in the Key of G major and im making box patterns all over starting on on the root note G and then ill move on to A and make another box pattern then i move on to B and so on. i did that for all the notes in the Key of G downt the Neck so this way i can go up and down the neck. what i would like to know is what are some tips u guys might be able to give me. what are things i should know theory wise and what are something things that can help me improve my soloing. i tired playing in a box pattern and make something up but i get stuck quickly on where to go next. i have trouble connecting things together such as box patterns. Also whats some good scales to know for some Good Metal especially for soloing.

Well it's good that you are doing that, because it will help you find notes better. When I started soloing I usually did it in a box, but kind of slowly. I liked to let some notes ring. Also I learned A lot of the scales all over the fretboard and When I would find that two scales shared a note, if I was done laying one box pattern, I would switch to that one. Also, for good dynamics add a Pinch Harmonic where needed and good ols bends. The thing metal solo's are usally known for is tapping and stuff so learn some scales from the 12th fret down on the high E and B (and why not G too!)strings. When you tap you have to make sure you know the notes that you are playing sound good when tapped, so just noodle around. One final tip would be, play wiht your emotions!!! !very important! (to me anyway!) If you feel a bend is needed, or letting the note ring out more or you want to do whatever, do it! See what sounds good. Have fun!

what exactly are box patterns?

Practice and learn as many scales as possible.

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'This still should be closed. He could post it in the other 'How do I learn solos?' threads.

You'll find the help you need at the Metal Solos thread.