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Back In Black by AC/DC
Riff Rundown Difficulty: Intermediate Main Riff This signature tune by AC/DC is written in the key of E. It begins with a simple E-D-A chord progression with a lead fill built off of the E pentatonic minor. The lead fill may take a little practice to get up to speed. The riff ends with a “walk-up” on the…
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“Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi
Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate The song is meant to be played on a 12-string, but you can still play it on your standard acoustic. Also note that there are a few times that you would technically need an electric for the lead guitar, but again you can play this song using only your acoustic. You just may…
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“Hallowed Be Thy Name” by Iron Maiden
Difficulty: Intermediate
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“Hit Me With You Best Shot” by Pat Benatar
Riff Rundown
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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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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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“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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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…