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“The One I Love” by R.E.M
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate Composer: R.E.M. Where To Find This Song: Eponymous track #10 Intro Riff If you have access to a stereo mixer you can use it to listen to the original and hear each individual part much easier. This song is fairly straightforward, although deciphering the picking on the record can…
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In The End by Linkin Park
The Bio: Old-school hip-hop, traditional classic rock, and spooling electronic vibes were the initial factors behind the building of the alternative metal band, Linkin Park. The band’s southern Californian musical roots were also an underlying basis for their music as they had formed a tight friendship while still in high school. They just released, along…
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Run To The Hills by Iron Maiden
In the intro section, there are two guitar parts. A rhythm and a lead part. Here’s the rhythm part: Here are the suggested fingerings in red: Unison Bend Lead A lead guitar part is added on top of the riff to complete the intro. It is compromised entirely of unison bends. This technique involves strumming…
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“Out To Get Me” by Guns N’ Roses
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate Composer – Guns N’ Roses Where to find this song – Appetite For Destruction track # 4 Release Date – April 1987 The Band: Axl Rose – vocals Slash – guitar Izzy Stradlin – guitar Duff “Rose” McKagan – bass Steven Adler – drums The Bio: At a time…
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“Best Of You” by Foo Fighters: Part 1
Difficulty: Intermediate Frontman and founder Dave Grohl, originally the drummer for Nirvana, and co-conspirator to a new wave of rock music, has slated the release date for their new album, "In Your Honor," from June 8, 2005, to June 14, 2005. The album’s title, In Your Honor, came after Grohl spent time on the campaign…
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“Clocks” by Coldplay
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate Main Riff The main riff of the song has 2 guitar parts and a piano part. Below is the transcription to the 2 guitar parts as well as the “lead voice” piano part transcribed for guitar. Here’s what all 3 parts sound like together: Piano Below is what it…
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A Day In The Life by The Beatles
Difficulty: Easy In this lesson we’ll learn the intro and verse riff. Here’s what both the intro and verse sound like all together:
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“Melissa” by The Allman Brothers Band
Verse Rhythm Guitar Riff This is the acoustic guitar part that begins the song and continues through the verses. Verse Lead Guitar Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Riff Resources Complete Transcription To “Melissa” (PDF) Complete Transcription To “Melissa” (Power Tab) “Melissa” Verse MP3
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You’ve Got A Friend by James Taylor
Difficulty: Intermediate This song is set to 93 bpm (beats per minute). Intro Verse Part I Verse Part II Full Verse Chorus Riff Resources Complete Transcription To “You’ve Got A Friend” (PDF) Complete Transcription To “You’ve Got A Friend” (Power Tab)