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In [[rock music|rock]], [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]], [[blues]], [[jazz]] and [[fusion]] bands and some [[pop music|pop]] contexts as well as others, the lead guitar lines are usually supported by a second guitarist who plays [[rhythm guitar]], which consists of accompaniment [[chords]] and [[riff]]s, often played with a [[distortion]] [[effect]]. In some, with two guitarists the two performers may perform as a [[multiple guitar players|guitar tandem]], and trade off the lead guitar and rhythm guitar roles. Alternatively, two or more guitarists can share the lead and rhythm roles throughout the show, or both guitarists can play the same role ("dual lead guitars" or "dual rhythm guitars"). Oftentimes several guitarists playing individual [[notes]] may create chord paterns while mixing these "harmonies" with mixed [[unison]] passages creating unique sound effects with sound altering [[electronic]] [[special effects]] such as [[double]]rs or a "[[chorus]]" effect that over-pronounce the lead signifigantly sometimes to cut through to be heard in loud shows or throw its sound asthetically both acoustically or electronically.
To create lead guitar lines, guitarist use [[Musical scale|scales]], [[musical modes|modes]], [[arpeggios]], [[lick (music)|lick]]s, and [[riff]]s that are performed using a variety of techniques. In rock, heavy metal, blues, jazz and fusion bands and some pop contexts as well as others, lead guitar lines often employ [[alternate picking]], [[sweep picking]], [[economy picking]] (e.g., [[hammer on]]s, [[pull off]]s), which are used to maximize the speed of their solos or riffs. Such "tricks" can employ the picking hand used in the fret area (such as [[tapping]]) and even be augmented and embelished with devices such as bows or
In rock, heavy metal, blues, jazz and fusion bands and some pop contexts as well as others, the lead guitar line often involves melodies (as well as [[power chords]] from the rythm guitars) with a sustained, singing tone. To create this tone on the [[electric guitar]], guitarists often select certain [[pickup (music)|pickup]]s and use electronic effects such as [[effects pedals]] and [[distortion (guitar)|distortion pedals]], or sound [[compressor]]s, or [[double]]r effects for a more sustained tone, and [[delay (audio effect)|delay effects]] or an electronic "[[chorus]]" effect as well as electronic [[reverb]] and [[echo]] for a reverberant sound.
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