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“Black And Blue” by Van Halen
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Intermediate This lesson has been broken down a little more than usual so that you can take one set of measures at a time and work hard with them. Intro Verse Trouble Spots There are two fills in the riff that may give you a problem. The 1st problem area occurs in…
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“You May Be Right” by Billy Joel
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Easy Composer – Joel Where to find this song – Glass Houses track # 1 Release Date – March 1980 The Bio: Although Billy Joel never was a critic’s favorite, the piano man emerged as one of the most popular singer/songwriters of the last half of the ’70s. Joel’s music consistently demonstrates…
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“Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley
Difficulty: Easy
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“For The Love Of God” by Steve Vai
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Intermediate This is a track from Vai’s instrumental album Passion and Warfare. The first part of the song introduces the main theme which is repeated throughout the song. The first time the theme is played, it’s pretty much straight ahead. Each new time the theme is played, though, Vai kicks it up…
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Givin The Dog A Bone by AC/DC
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Easy Verse Pre-Chorus Chorus Tab Complete Transcription To “Givin The Dog A Bone” (PDF) Complete Transcription To “Givin The Dog A Bone” (Power Tab)
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2 Minutes To Midnight by Iron Maiden
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate Composer – Dickinson / Smith Where to find this song – Powerslave track # 2 Release Date – January 1984 The Bio: Iron Maiden was one of the most influential bands of the heavy metal genre.The often-imitated band existed for over 20 years, pumping out wild rock similar to…
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“Run Like Hell” by Pink Floyd
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Intermeidate Drop D Tuning This song is in drop D tuning. In drop D tuning the low E string is tuned down one whole step to D. This enables the guitarist to play power chords with a single finger. If your favorite band uses drop D tuning and you want to experiment…
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No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley
Difficulty: Intermediate Solo Guitar 1 is rhythm, which is tabbed out on bottom. Guitar 2 is the solo guitar. Here’s the full solo: Here is just the rhythm theme: …
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“Over The Hills And Far Away” by Led Zeppelin
Difficulty: Intermediate 1. 2. 3. Tab Complete Transcription To “Over The Hills and Far Away” (PDF) Complete Transcription To “Over The Hills and Far Away” (Power Tab)
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“Life By The Drop” by Stevie Ray Vaughan
“Life By The Drop” Song Facts The song’s tempo is at about 98 beats per minute. It’s in standard 4/4 time and the rhythm uses a shuffle pattern. Stevie Ray Vaughan recorded the song using a 12 string acoustic guitar. If you don’t have a 12 string, that’s okay. It sounds great on a six-string…