Rock Songs Lessons
Amie by Pure Prairie League
Great acoustic tune with cool lead intro solo in A Pentatonic major. Mostly uses open chords until the outro which requires some practice.
Song Difficulty: 5
Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress by The Hollies
Long Cool Woman features a very distinct and recognizable intro guitar lick, followed by use of a very common blues like shuffle pattern.
Song Difficulty: 4
Cold Cold Cold by Cage The Elephant
In this lesson we will be learning all the parts to Cold Cold Cold by Cage The Elephant, including the solo. Need to know some basic barre chords for this one.
Song Difficulty: 3
Spoonman by Soundgarden
In this lesson we will be recognizing the recent passing of Chris Cornell and learning Spoonman by Soundgarden. The song requires Drop D tuning. It consists of power chords and a few single note riffs. Great song that's fun to play.
Song Difficulty: 4
Shine by Collective Soul
This tune requires you to tune down a 1/2 step plus tuning the low E string down another whole step to a C#. The intro and verse use a melody pedal tone line using the G and D string. The rest of the song is mainly power chords.
Song Difficulty: 4
All Day and All of the Night by the Kinks
Great tune for those beginners learning how to play power chords. The song uses nothing but power chords in this riff based, classic Kinks tune.
Song Difficulty: 2
Yesterday by The Beatles
In this lesson we will be studying Yesterday by The Beatles. The song was performed by McCartney in a fingerstyle fashion. The guitar needs to be tuned down a whole step to be in tune with the original recording.
Song Difficulty: 4
How You Remind Me by Nickelback
Learn how to play How You Remind Me by Nickelback. The song uses primarily power chords and drop D tuning
Song Difficulty: 3
Panama Solo (Part 2)
In this lesson we will take a close look at the solo for Panama note for note. Remember to tune your guitar down 1/2 step.
Song Difficulty: 8
Panama by Van Halen (Part 1)
In this lesson we will study the intro, verse, pre chorus, and chorus to Panama by Van Halen. Please note that you must tune down a 1/2 step to be in tune with the lesson and original recording
Song Difficulty: 7
Panama Interlude (Part 3)
In this lesson we will study the Interlude (bridge) to Panama. Remember to tune down 1/2 step.
Song Difficulty: 7
Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi
In this lesson we will learn all the main acoustic parts to Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi. This song has a classic, very recognizable intro that is challenging and fun to play. The song is based in the key of D and uses just 4 simple chords, G, Cadd9, D, and F.
Song Difficulty: 4
I'll Fight by Wilco
I'll Fight by Wilco is a fairly simple song to play with the exception of the melodic intro. The song is a folk style acoustic tune using a capo on the 3rd fret. The intro contains a melody within the strumming of the chord progression. Chord shapes used are Am, C, Dm, Em, F, and G
Song Difficulty: 4
Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison
Learn the iconic Roy Orbison song and its very recognizable opening riff. The song is based in A and contains mostly simple open chords. You will need to be able to play F#m barre chord.
Song Difficulty: 3
Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix
Wind Cries Mary serves as a good study of Jimi's chordal techniques and major pentatonic traits. Throughout the versus he uses various voicings of C, Bb, and F with interconnected pentatonic licks. The arrangement is basically one section or verse repeated 4 times only changing during the solo which will be covered in part 2. The hardest part about this song is the use of the thumb to play the root note of the major chords.
Song Difficulty: 4
Its Not My Cross To Bear by The Allman Brothers
It's Not My Cross To Bear is the segue from the instrumental Don't Want You No More. Its a blues tune with some different changes than the typical 12 bar blues format. We have the use of the minor IV chord in the verse and a I-VI-II-V change at the end of the progression. The song also applies an interesting arpeggio line with a descending bass line.
Song Difficulty: 4
Tequila Sunrise by The Eagles
Learn Tequila Sunrise by the Eagles. The song uses mostly Open chords and is written in the key of G. Chords used are G, Am, Em, C, B7, E7, and A7. The challenging part about this tune is getting the strumming pattern in the intro.
Song Difficulty: 4
Dust in The Wind by Kansas (Part 2)
In this lesson we will be finishing up our study of Dust in The Wind with the Bridge and Outro parts.
Song Difficulty: 5
You May Be Right by Billy Joel
In this lesson we will be studying the rhythm and lead parts to You May Be Right by Billy Joel. This song has a lot of different stuff including power chords, barre chords, more complicated rhythms, and even a cool blues riff in the chorus. The solo begins with a common bluesy A pentatonic riff and then outlines the chord progression with some tasty country bends and holds.
Song Difficulty: 4
Red Barchetta by Rush (Part 1)
In this Red Barchetta guitar lesson we will study the guitar style and all the parts of this Alex Lifeson masterpiece. Lifeson incorporates so many guitar techniques in this tune including harmonics, arpeggio chords, palm muting, and his signature rhythm playing. The song is long and complicated so we will be releasing it in several parts, covering everything including the solo.
Song Difficulty: 6
Dust in The Wind by Kansas (Part 1)
In this lesson we will learn the intro, verse, and chorus to this classic fingerstyle tune. The song uses whats known as a Travis picking style, alternating bass notes with your thumb.
Song Difficulty: 5
Don't Want You No More by The Allman Brothers Band
An instrumental in the Key of C minor. The tune is full of pentatonic minor guitar runs and uses C Dorian/ Pentatonic minor for jamming over the solo sections. In this lesson we will cover all the melody parts note for note.
Song Difficulty: 4
Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix (Part 2)
In this lesson we will cover the solo and the outro.
Song Difficulty: 5
Wont Back Down by Tom Petty
Relatively easy guitar part using palm muted power chords through the verses and just 3 easy open chords in the chorus. C, G, and D open chords are all that is needed. The slide solo by Mike Campbell is an easy one in the realm of slide guitar. Great one to learn if you are just starting out on slide.
Song Difficulty: 3
Cassidy By The Grateful Dead
In this lesson we will cover the chord progression and voicing style of Bob Weir. We will also discuss ideas for soloing over the jam sections. All parts are covered based on the "Reckoning" version.
Song Difficulty: 4
Kokomo by The Beach Boys
Kokomo is written in the key of C and uses 8 chords. Most of the chords are open chords. The verse makes use of a falling chromatic line within the chords chosen that creates this “beachy” mood. Very genius arrangement!
Song Difficulty: 3
She Talks To Angels by The Black Crowes
She Talks To Angels is played with an open E tuning. The song incorporates several melodic lines in its intro. This is the key to getting the sound. The rest of the song is mainly chords.
Song Difficulty: 4
Son of a Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield
Easy 4 chord tune with an extremely recognizable intro lick. Based in the key of E
Song Difficulty: 3
Mississippi Queen Lead Parts
In this lesson we will study all the lead parts and solos to Mississippi Queen. Leslie West uses both pentatonic major and minor over these bluesy rock power chord changes. The song is in the key of E so the lead is based in E pentatonic.
Song Difficulty: 5
Mississippi Queen by Mountain
In this lesson we will be learning the main guitar riffs to the Mountain classic Mississippi Queen. Guitarist Leslie West makes great use of the the pentatonic minor scale to formulate these recognizable riffs. The arrangement follows a I-IV-V chord pattern.
Song Difficulty: 2
Rock N Roll All Nite by Kiss
Rock N Roll All Nite is a pretty simple tune using primarily power chords. The song is tuned a 1/2 step down.
Song Difficulty: 3
Highway To Hell Lead Solo
In this lesson we will study Angus Young's solo in Highway To Hell. Young uses primarily pentatonic major and minor for the basis of his solo. The song and solo are in the key of A
Song Difficulty: 5
All Right Now by Free
In this lesson learn how to play the classic All Right Now by the band Free. The lesson covers all the main guitar parts and a short piece of the guitar solo before the bridge.
Song Difficulty: 3
Gloria by Them
Easy tune using just 3 chords throughout. E, A, and D. The challenge here is the rhythm and the chord riff coming out of the chorus.
Song Difficulty: 2
Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas Part 3
This classic rock tune has a ton of great riffs. Mostly based out of A pentatonic minor, the riffs are relatively easy to grasp. It contains a lot of parts so we divided the lesson into 3 parts.
Song Difficulty: 4
Second Chance by Shinedown
In this lesson we will learn Second Chance by Shinedown. Acoustic and Electric versions are covered.
Song Difficulty: 3
Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
In this lesson we will do a song study of the Fleetwood Mac classic "Landslide."
Song Difficulty: 4
Daytripper by The Beatles
In this lesson learn how to play Daytripper by the Beatles. The majority of the song is based around a very recognizable guitar riff in the key of E. The riff is played throughout the verses and barre chords are played throughout the chorus.
Song Difficulty: 4
Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas Part 1
This classic rock tune has a ton of great riffs. Mostly based out of A pentatonic minor, the riffs are relatively easy to grasp. It contains a lot of parts so we divided the lesson into 3 parts.
Song Difficulty: 4
Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas Part 2
This classic rock tune has a ton of great riffs. Mostly based out of A pentatonic minor, the riffs are relatively easy to grasp. It contains a lot of parts so we divided the lesson into 3 parts.
Song Difficulty: 4
Last Dance With Mary Jane by Tom Petty
Last Dance With Mary Jane is an easy tune to mimic using just a handful of open chords. Can easily be played on electric and acoustic. However, to learn it exactly as recorded is a little more difficult. There are some intricacies in the intro that can take some time to grasp.
Song Difficulty: 4
American Idiot by Green Day
In this lesson we will learn American Idiot by Green Day. We will cover all the parts including the solo. Rhythm parts use all power chords
Song Difficulty: 2
Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
Smells Like Teen Spirit uses mostly power chords with a rhythmic dead note (scratches) technique. The majority of the song is simple and the solo part is great for students learning lead.
Song Difficulty: 2
Creep by Radiohead
Learn this easy 4 chord acoustic version of Creep by Radiohead.
Song Difficulty: 3
Over The Hills And Far Away by Led Zeppelin (Part 1)
In this lesson we will be covering the Intro and 1st Verse. This part of the original recording is played on acoustic guitar but can also be played on electric.
Song Difficulty: 6
Over The Hills And Far Away by Led Zeppelin (Part 2)
In this lesson we will be completing the study of Over The Hills And Far Away.
Song Difficulty: 6
Summer Of 69 by Bryan Adams
Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams uses mainly 4 basic chords throughout the song. The chords used are A, D, G, and Bm. For the bridge we use a handful of power chords. The song uses a palm muting technique through the versus while accenting certain beats in the bar with a chord stab. This creates a nice rock groove. Use the Summer of 69 tab to help you with the lesson.
Song Difficulty: 3
Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix
In this lesson we will be covering the Little Wing intro note for note and also studying the chord progression for the rest of the song. The song is in Em or G (they are relative) and uses a lot of barre chords. Once you have the chord progression down it can be a great tune to jam and improvise over.
Song Difficulty: 5
Blue On Black by Kenny Wayne Shepherd
In this lesson we delve into Kenny Wayne Shepherd's Blue On Black, an acoustic blues rock tune from the late 90's.
Song Difficulty: 4
A Hard Days Night by the Beatles
Great song for electric or acoustic players. Easy open chord progression using G, C, F, Bm, Em, and D.
Song Difficulty: 3
Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers
This tune has a challenging intro, great use of barre chords and different voicings. It is a good example of embellishing within the chord. To get the tone of the original recording use your neck pickup, especially on a Fender.
Song Difficulty: 5
Rebel Rebel by David Bowie
This song revolves mostly around a main riff built around a D and E major chord. Other chords required are A and Bm.
Song Difficulty: 4
Peaceful Easy Feeling by The Eagles
An easy tune in the key of E using the chords E, A, B, F#m. The intro does make use of an Esus4 chord. Great for acoustic and electric
Song Difficulty: 3
Funk #49 by The James Gang
This classic rock hit has one of the most recognizable riffs in music. The song is built primarily around this riff and alternating with a descending pentatonic riff for the B sections.
Song Difficulty: 4
Red Barchetta by Rush (Part 2)
In this lesson we will continue our study of Red Barchetta covering the Pre Chorus and Chorus parts.
Song Difficulty: 6
Suzie Q by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Learn this blues rock tune in the key of E. The song incorporates an E blues riff using pentatonic minor scale and a few major barre chords.
Song Difficulty: 3
Head Over Feet by Alanis Morissette
In this lesson we will be learning Head Over Feet by Alanis Morissette. It is a relatively simple song with just two parts, a verse and chorus. Chords needed are C, G, Am, F, Bb, D, Bm, and A. We will be covering a couple different strumming patterns that can be used.
Song Difficulty: 3
Can't Stop by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
In this lesson we will be learning Can't Stop by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The song consists of 3 parts, the main verse riff, the chorus, and a bridge. We will also be covering the solo. Guitarist John Frusciante has a unique style that is difficult to mimic but we will show ways to get around his use of thumb to play bass notes. He uses all barre chords for the chorus and bridge with some extensions added for color.
Song Difficulty: 5
Stand Back by The Allman Brothers
In this lesson we will be learning Stand Back by The Allman Brothers. The arrangement is pretty straight ahead. The song is centered around a cool funky blues riff primarily. Chords needed are A, B7#9, D/A, F#7, E, and D.
Song Difficulty: 4
I Get Around by The Beach Boys
I Get Around by The Beach Boys is made up of 3 parts primarily, verse, chorus, and solo section. For electric guitar it is mostly palm muted eighth note power chords in the choruses. For the verses we have an interesting single note part with a classic Brian Wilson melodic riff. For acoustic we will be learning the open chords to get for of the harmonic structure of the song. We will also be covering the guitar solo note for note.
Song Difficulty: 4
Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles
In this lesson we will be learning Can't Buy Me Love by the Beatles. We will be covering all the parts including the guitar solo. This song can be played on electric or acoustic. Chords used are Em, Am, Dm, G, C, and F. The strumming pattern is pretty straight forward.
Song Difficulty: 4
Your Love by The Outfield
In this lesson we will be learning the 80's rock tune Your Love by The Outfield. A big portion of the song is made up of a palm muted, 8th note, power chord progression with specific accents. Some nice sus chords are also used in various parts. Fun song to play!
Song Difficulty: 4
Never My Love by The Association
In this lesson we will be learning Never My Love by the Association. To be in tune with the original recording it will require a capo at the first fret. There are several chords in this one, C, G, Bb, F, Am, Em, Em7, Esus4, E, Am7, Dsus4, D, G/D, and Cmaj7.
Song Difficulty: 4
Birthday by The Beatles
In this lesson we will be learning Birthday by the Beatles. The song consists of basically 3 parts plus a short guitar solo/interlude. The verse is comprised of a I-IV-V riff in the key of A. For the bridge the song modulates to the key of C while the guitar copies the bassline and moves from C to G.
Song Difficulty: 4
Lights by Journey
Lights by Journey is made up of basically 2 parts. Neil Schon uses a lot of Hendrix style chords putting the 3rd on the bottom of a major chord to create a progression with some melodic lines mixed in.
Song Difficulty: 5
Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard by Paul Simon
In this lesson we will be learning Me And Julio Down by The Schoolyard by Paul Simon. The song consists of just 4 chords, A, E, D, and G. The challenging part of this song is the rhythm. There is a consistent 16th note strum pattern with dead notes that creates a percussive sound throughout. There is also some Time Signature changes going from 4/4 to 2/4.
Song Difficulty: 5
Finish What Ya Started by Van Halen
Finish What Ya Started is in the key of E and is built primarily around a twangy, honky tonk style riff. The Verse and Choruses consist of Eddie playing around this riff in E and A. He plays the riff a little different with every pass, so we are going to focus on a few variations and hit some key licks note for note. Challenging and fun tune!
Song Difficulty: 7
Jesse's Girl by Rick Springfield
Jesse's Girl by Rick Springfield, a classic 80's tune, is written mostly with power chords. Pretty easy tune for the most part, but the Bridge could be challenging when attempting to emulate the synth parts that drive the Bridge.
Song Difficulty: 4
No Matter What by Badfinger
In this lesson we will be learning No Matter What by Badfinger. The song consists of basically 2 sections that repeat. There are 2 guitar parts on the original recording and we have combined the 2 parts into 1 containing the most recognizable lines. The part includes a lot of melodic arpeggio play on the A major and Bm chords. This will be the most challenging part of the song. We will also be covering the slide guitar solo. Well written song with great chord progressions and melodic lines.
Song Difficulty: 4
Slow Ride by Foghat
In this lesson we will be learning Slow Ride by Foghat. The song is composed around an A power chord groove with lots of bluesy riffs.
Song Difficulty: 5
Come As You Are by Nirvana
Come As You Are by Nirvana has a little of everything. Great riff, cool chords, and simple, effective solo. Must tune down a whole step to be in tune and get that sound.
Song Difficulty: 4
Sugaree by The Grateful Dead
In this lesson we will be studying Sugaree by the Grateful Dead. The song is in the key of E major or B Mixolydian. We will be covering the chord progression as well as some note for note licks as played by Jerry and some John Mayer licks from a Dead and Company version.
Grateful Dead Version
Dead And Company Version
Song Difficulty: 3
Have You Ever Seen The Rain by CCR
Have You Ever Seen The Rain is played in the key of C and uses open chords C, G, F, Am with some transitional chords in the chorus. We will be covering the arrangement along with a couple strumming pattern options.
Song Difficulty: 3
Red Barchetta by Rush (Part 3)
In this lesson we will be finishing up our study of Red Barchetta by Rush. We will be covering the bridge, solo, and outro parts of the song. The solo is played using mainly A mixolydian but also outlining the chords underneath. A great study of a masterful solo.
Song Difficulty: 7
Summer Breeze by Seals and Crofts
In this lesson we will be learning Summer Breeze by Seals and Croft on acoustic guitar. There are 4 sections, intro, verse, chorus, and bridge. Mostly open chords are used, but the bridge does present some tricky slash chords.
Song Difficulty: 4
The Needle And The Damage Done by Neil Young
In this lesson we will be learning The Needle and The Damage Done by Neil Young. The chord progression consists of just a few chords but incorporates some very nice melodic lines and descending bass line.
Song Difficulty: 4
TNT (Lead Solo) by AC/DC
In this lesson we will be learning the solo for TNT. In classic Angus Young style, the solo is almost exclusively played using notes from the E Pentatonic Minor scale.
Song Difficulty: 5
Patience by Guns N Roses
In this lesson we will be studying the acoustic tune Patience by Guns N Roses. The song requires you to tune down a 1/2 step to be in tune with the original recording. From a chord standpoint it uses mostly easy open chords but does apply some melodic lines within. The arrangement is made up of 3 parts, verse, chorus, and an outro vamp. We will be studying the lead solos in a separate lesson.
Song Difficulty: 4
Twist And Shout by The Beatles
In this lesson we will be learning Twist and Shout by The Beatles. The song consists of basically one riff in the key of A. We will be studying this and the complete guitar solo.
Song Difficulty: 4
Patience Solos by Guns N Roses
In this lesson we will be learning the lead solo parts to Patience. We will be covering the intro solo and the main solo in the middle. Slash applies great melodic licks that follow the chord progression. A good one to study and analyze.
Song Difficulty: 5
Sugar Magnolia by The Grateful Dead
In this lesson we will be studying Sugar Magnolia by the Grateful Dead. The song is in the key of A and incorporates several challenging chord voicings played by the unique rhythm player Bob Weir. Learning this tune will increase your knowledge of different chord shapes and country rock style riffs.
Song Difficulty: 5
Don't Be Cruel by Elvis
Don't Be Cruel by Elvis is a great tune for beginners to learn. The song is played in the key of D and uses just a handful of open chords, D, G, A, and Em. Start off with the opening bluesy riff and continue the rest of the song with the same strumming pattern throughout.
Song Difficulty: 2
That Thing You Do by the Wonders
In this lesson we will be learning the theme song the movie That Thing You Do. The song has a real 50's or early 60's feel. The tune has some great chords progression reminiscent of the time period. We will also be learning the lead guitar solo.
Song Difficulty: 4
Let It Be Guitar Solo
In this lesson we will be taking a close look at the guitar solo in the Beatles' classic "Let It Be". The solo is constructed using C pentatonic major.
Song Difficulty: 5
Proud Mary by CCR
In this lesson we will be learning Proud Mary by CCR. We will cover all the rhythm parts and the lead fills. The song is played in the key of D and uses the following chords. C, A, G, F, and D.
Song Difficulty: 3
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen (Part 4)
In this lesson we will be finishing up our study on Bohemian Rhapsody with the rockin', riff heavy outro.
Song Difficulty: 6
Proud Mary Solo CCR
In this lesson we will study the solo to Proud Mary. The solo is played with D pentatonic major and makes use of a lot of double stop techniques.
Song Difficulty: 5
Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton
In this lesson we will be learning the fingerstyle tune Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton. Clapton played the song on a nylon string, classical style guitar, but it can be played on any guitar. Don't be intimidated by all the chords in this tune. While it seems like a lot, it actually repeats much of the same progressions throughout.
Song Difficulty: 5
Little Martha by The Allman Brothers
In this lesson we will be learning the instrumental Little Martha. The song is played fingerstyle with open E tuning.
Song Difficulty: 5
My Sweet Lord by George Harrison
My Sweet Lord by George Harrison is a mostly acoustic song played with a capo at the 2nd fret. The song is made up of two or three parts with a key change and the same strum pattern throughout. We will be studying not only the acoustic part but the electric slide lead parts as well.
Song Difficulty: 4
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen (Part 3)
In this lesson we will be covering the operatic bridge section of this classic Queen song. The part is pretty complicated because of trying to mimic the piano part that makes this section. The best way to attack this is with a hybrid picking method so you can use your fingers and pick.
Song Difficulty: 6
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen (Part 2)
In this lesson we will be covering the electric guitar part that comes in half way through the 2nd verse. It also covers the iconic guitar solo that leads into the operatic middle section.
Song Difficulty: 6
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen (Part 1)
In this lesson we will start our study of the epic song by Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody. We will be covering the entire tune, but in this lesson, specifically, we will be covering the intro and verse. On the original recording this is all played on piano, so we will be emulating the piano part on guitar using a fingerstyle method.
Song Difficulty: 7
Beast of Burden by The Rolling Stones
In this lesson we will be studying the Rolling Stones tune Beast of Burden. This song is a great example of how Keith Richards voices chords in standard tuning. Rarely does he play a full barre chord, but instead uses bits and inversions to create classic riffs we all recognize. These unique chord voicings along with the use of hammer-ons within the chords, are the secret to his overall playing style. At the end of the lesson I will also show you how to improvise, in general, over the chord changes.
Song Difficulty: 4
In the Ghetto by Elvis
In this lesson we will be learning In The Ghetto by Elvis. The original recording was done with a capo on the first fret. The main riff of the song is played with a hybrid picking style. The rest of the tune is arpeggiated chords and strumming. Chords used are A, E, D, and a Bm barre chord shape.
Song Difficulty: 4
Maggie May by Rod Stewart
In this lesson we will be learning a simple version of Rod Stewart's Maggie May on acoustic guitar. The chords used are D, A, G, Em, F#m. I will show you a few options on how to play the F#m chord if you have trouble playing full barre chords.
Song Difficulty: 3
Hotel California by the Eagles - Solo
In this lesson we will be learning the iconic outro solo to Hotel California. The solo is played by both Felder and Walsh trading licks over the B harmonic chord changes. The solo contains licks in B harmonic minor and is also a great example of targeting notes of the chord changes to create a melodic part.
Song Difficulty: 6
Passenger Side by Wilco
Passenger Side by Wilco consists of mainly open chords. Chords used are C, F, G, Am, G/B, Am/G, and D. There is a specific arpeggio played over the C chord in the verse, but everything else is played with a simple strum pattern.
Song Difficulty: 3
Heart Shaped Box by Nirvana
In this lesson we will be learning Heart Shaped Box by Nirvana. The song requires an alternate tuning of Drop D plus tuning 1/2 step down from there. Two main parts make up the song, a verse riff and power chord driven chorus. We will also be covering the guitar solo.
Song Difficulty: 4
Fell On Black Days (Acoustic) by Soundgarden
In this lesson we will be learning the acoustic version of Fell On Black Days. The song revolves around a main power chord type riff. Bars of 4 and 2 make for interesting timing and feel. We also cover the instrumental interlude in its entirety.
Song Difficulty: 5
Good Times Bad Times by Led Zeppelin
In this lesson we will be learning the riff oriented Good Times Bad Times. The main riff is based off of E5 and D5. The chorus is a 3 chord arrangement that modulates to a different key each chorus.
Song Difficulty: 4
Outshined by Soundgarden
In this lesson we will be learning Outshined by Soundgarden. The song is played in drop D tuning and contains some really heavy power chord riffs. The song was written using 7/4 and 4/4 time signatures. Mostly power chords in this one minus the Pre Chorus that revolves around a different D major chord voicing.
Song Difficulty: 4
Ohio by CSN&Y
In this lesson we will study Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Youngs' Ohio. The song was played originally on electric guitar but also played acoustic often in live performances. We have chosen to do the lesson on acoustic but it can be played the exact same way on both electric and acoustic. The song has just 4 chords, D5, F, C, and Gmin7. It requires you to drop both E strings to D so you are in Drop D tuning. The arrangement is simple. It involves a riff within the D, F, and C chords for the intro and breaks and everything else is strumming.
Song Difficulty: 4
Last Kiss by Pearl Jam
In this lesson we will be learning the song Last Kiss by Pearl Jam. Very simple song and great for beginners. The song uses just 4 chords and the arrangement is the same throughout the entire tune. Chords used are G, Em, D, and C.
Song Difficulty: 2
Rocky Raccoon by the Beatles
In this lesson we will be learning the Beatles' classic Rocky Raccoon. Just 4 chords in this one with a simple strum pattern and easy arrangement. The chords are Am7, D7, G, G7, and C.
Song Difficulty: 3
My Hero by The Foo Fighters
In this lesson we will be learning the Foo Fighters' My Hero. The song revolves around a chord progression of E to C#5 and a double stop melody line that opens the tune in the intro. This melody comes back around in the middles section as well. The chorus is made up of A5 and E5 with some octave lines creating the driving sound of this rock tune. This song is heavily over driven so get out your fuzz boxes and distortion pedals!
Song Difficulty: 4
Up Around The Bend by CCR
Up Around The Bend is a 3 chord rock tune by CCR. The song is in the key of D and requires a D, A, and G chord. The iconic opening riff is quite easy outlining the notes of a D chord and then an A chord. We will also be covering the lead solo.
Song Difficulty: 4
La Grange by ZZ Top
In this lesson we will be learning the riffs to ZZ Top’s La Grange. The song consists of some classic bluesy style riffs played in A and then shifting to C. The riff can be played fingerstyle or with a pick
Song Difficulty: 4
Lay Down Sally by Eric Clapton
In this lesson we will be learning Lay Down Sally by Eric Clapton. The song consists of just 3 chords in the key of A, A, D, and E. The tune has a country blues feel with a little bassline within the guitar part. The parts combine chords, basslines, and blues riffs. The recording has 2 guitar tracks throughout. I have combined these two parts into one resembling the most noticeable of the parts.
Song Difficulty: 5
Stairway To Heaven (Solo)
In this lesson we will be learning the classic outro solo to Stairway To Heaven. Jimmy Page covers nearly every position of the A pentatonic minor scale in this one and also throws in the occasional F, the b6 from an A minor scale, to target the root note of the F chord played in the progression. This is a great chops builder!
Song Difficulty: 6
Don't Worry Baby by The Beach Boys
Don't Worry Baby by The Beach Boys is written in the key of E with a key change to F# for the chorus. Because of the key change it requires the use of barre chords. Other than that, pretty easy to play with a simple strumming pattern.
Song Difficulty: 3
What I Got by Sublime
In this lesson we will study the song What I Got by Sublime.
Song Difficulty: 3
Sweet Home Alabama by Lynard Skynard
In this lesson we will study Sweet Home Alabama by Lynard Skynard.
Song Difficulty: 5
Dream On by Aerosmith
In this lesson we will study Dream On by Aerosmith. The song utilizes finger picking techniques as well as regular picking. Solo is included.
Song Difficulty: 5
Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple
This is a song study of Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple
Song Difficulty: 1
Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes
This lesson is a song study of Seven Nation Army by White Stripes
Song Difficulty: 2
Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix
This lesson is a song study of Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix
Song Difficulty: 4
Back In Black by AC/DC
In this lesson we will be learning Back in Black by AC/DC.
Song Difficulty: 3
Norwegian Wood by the Beatles
In this lesson we will study the song Norwegian Wood by the Beatles.
Song Difficulty: 4
Iron Man by Black Sabbath
This lesson is a song study of Iron Man by Black Sabbath.
Song Difficulty: 3
In Bloom by Nirvana
In this lesson we will study the song In Bloom by Nirvana.
Song Difficulty: 2
Hotel California by The Eagles
In this lesson we will learn the classic Eagles tune Hotel California. The song uses a finger picking technique and a capo at the 7th fret. TAB for this song can be found in your Tool Box. The Toll Box is located in your Profile.
Song Difficulty: 7
Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison
In this lesson we will learn the tune Every Rose Has Its Thorn. The original recording is tuned a half step down.
Song Difficulty: 2
Night Moves by Bob Seger
In this lesson we will study Night Moves by Bob Seger.
Song Difficulty: 3
When I Come Around
In this lesson we will study the song When I Come Around by Green Day.
Song Difficulty: 1
Don't Stop Believing
In this lesson we will study the tune Don't Stop Believing by Journey.
Song Difficulty: 4
Handshake Drugs by Wilco
In this lesson we will do a song study of Handshake Drugs by Wilco.
Song Difficulty: 3
Eye of the Tiger
In this lesson we study the song Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.
Song Difficulty: 2
Sunshine of Your Love
In this lesson we will do a song study of the classic Cream song Sunshine of Your Love.
Song Difficulty: 2
Fire by Jimi Hendrix
In this lesson we will be studying Jimi Hendrix' "Fire".
Song Difficulty: 4
TNT by ACDC
In this lesson we will do a song study of the classic ACDC song TNT. The song uses primarily power chords and is a great beginner tune.
Song Difficulty: 1
Blue Sky by the Allman Brothers
In this lesson we will learn and study the song "Blue Sky" by the Allman Brothers. This song exemplifies the use of the Pentatonic Major scale.
Song Difficulty: 5
Babe I'm Gonna Leave You by Led Leppelin
In this lessons we will do a finger style song study of the Led Zeppelin classic "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You."
Song Difficulty: 6
Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin
This lesson is a song study of Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin.
Song Difficulty: 3
Layla by Derek and the Dominoes
This is a song study of the Eric Clapton classic Layla.
Song Difficulty: 5
Highway To Hell by AC/DC
This lesson is a song study of Highway To Hell by AC/DC.
Song Difficulty: 3
Midnight Rider by the Allman Brothers Band
This lesson is a song study of the Allman Brothers Band's "Midnight Rider." It will focus on the intro main riff, verse, chorus, and bridge chord progression.
Song Difficulty: 3
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
In this lesson we will learn "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" by the Allman Brothers. This song uses Dorian mode as the basis of its riffs and melodies.
Song Difficulty: 5
Black Magic Woman by Santana
In this lesson we will learn Santana's "Black Magic Woman." This song is based around a Dorian mode.
Song Difficulty: 4
Squeeze Box by the Who
This is a song study of the Who's Squeeze Box.
Song Difficulty: 3
Let It Be by the Beatles
Let It Be is a relatively simple song to play along to. The original tune is mainly piano. We have transcribed a finger style version the requires just a few basic chords. You could also strum with a pick.
Song Difficulty: 3
Cinnamon Girl by Neil Young
In this lesson we will learn how to play the Neil Young classic. The tune requires you to tune down to drop D tuning.
Song Difficulty: 3
We Are Going To Be Friends by The White Stripes
In this lesson we will learn this simple finger style tune using just 4 chords.
Song Difficulty: 3
Keith Richards : Honky Tonk Woman
In this lesson we will study the song Honky Tonk Woman. This tune requires some hybrid picking country style.
Song Difficulty: 5
Freebird by Lynard Skynard
In this lesson we will learn the main chord progressions to Freebird by Lynard Skynard.
Song Difficulty: 3
Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead
In this song study lesson we will be learning Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead. This tune is a fairly tune using mostly open chords.
Song Difficulty: 3
Louie Louie by The Kingsmen
In this lesson we will be learning the classic 3 chord rock n roll tune Louie Louie. This is a great tune to practice your barre chords.
Song Difficulty: 3
Hot Blooded by Foreigner
This tune is in the key of G and uses mostly power chords. Relatively simple arrangement with a nice little melody line in the intro and breaks.
Song Difficulty: 3
Via Chicago by Wilco
Via Chicago is a simple 3 chord tune applying the same progression throughout. The song does require a capo. I have also included a significant lead guitar part that is a recurring theme in the song.
Song Difficulty: 2
Wipe Out by Surfaris
Learn the classic surf tune Wipe Out. The structure of the song follows a standard 12 bar blues style arrangement using a single note riff. Great tune to practice alternating picking technique.
Song Difficulty: 3
What I Like About You by the Romantics
In this lesson we will be studying the Romantics classic What I Like About You. The song uses the same chord progression throughout minus the Bridge. The intro is built upon a variation of the main chord progression applying higher register chord voicings and extensions. While the intro is a bit complicated, it can easily be adapted for simple open chords and acoustic guitar.
Song Difficulty: 4
Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
This is a great 3 chord rock n roll tune. The song follows a I-IV-V progression with a little twist in the verses. The original recording is in Eb. It is taught here in standard tuning in key of E
Song Difficulty: 2
Wild Thing by the Troggs
This classic tune by The Troggs uses a simple 3 chord progression for the majority of the tune. You will need to know Major Barre chord forms. Great to practice if you are just learning barre chords.
Song Difficulty: 2
Soul Shine by The Allman Brothers
The song is a bluesy tune in Bb using all barre chords. We will study the chord progression to all the parts plus study the intro solo.
Song Difficulty: 3
Simple Man by Lynard Skynard / Shinedown
In this lesson we will learn the tune Simple Man by Lynard Skynard. It has also been done in an acoustic version by Shinedown. The song uses an arpeggiated, three chord progression throughout.
Song Difficulty: 4
Keith Richards : Brown Sugar
In this lesson we will incorporate the open G chords in this Rolling Stone classic Brown Sugar.
Song Difficulty: 4
Wonderwall by Oasis
In this lesson we will be learning Wonderwall by Oasis. The song requires a capo at 2nd fret. Fairly easy tune with 4 chords, but does have a more complicated strumming pattern
Song Difficulty: 3
Learning To Fly by Tom Petty
IN this lesson we will learn Learning To Fly by Tom Petty. Pretty simple tune requiring just 4 chords
Song Difficulty: 2
Free Fallin' by Tom Petty
In this lesson we will be learning Free Fallin' by Tom Petty. Song requires a capo at the 1st Fret
Song Difficulty: 3
Paint It Black by the Rolling Stones
In this lesson we will learn Paint It Black by the Rolling Stones. The song is in Em originally. However, you will see Keith play it in Dm as well.
Song Difficulty: 4
Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
In this lesson we will be learning the classic Brown Eyed Girl. This tune is a good song for beginners requiring only a few simple open chords
Song Difficulty: 2
Interstate Love Song by Stone Temple Pilots
In this lesson we will be learning the song Interstate Love Song by Stone Temple Pilots. The song is in standard tuning and uses several barre chords.
Song Difficulty: 5
I Love Rock n Roll by Joan Jett
In this lesson we will be learning I Love Rock N Roll by Joan Jett. Great song for beginners.
Song Difficulty: 2
Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton (Chords and Tabs)
In this lesson we will learn the classic Eric Clapton tune Wonderful Tonight. This tune has several guitar parts including a relatively simple lead line that is great for students just learning how to bend strings. The Wonderful Tonight chords are primarily G, C and D major. There are several different layered guitar parts in the recording that arpeggiate the chords. One of the guitars use open chords and the other uses a form of barre chords.
Song Difficulty: 3
Wish You Were Here (Intro Lead) by Pink Floyd
This lesson is a study of the intro solo in Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd.
Song Difficulty: 4
Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
This lesson is a song study of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here
Song Difficulty: 3
You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi
This lesson is a song study of Bon Jovi's You Give Love a Bad Name
Song Difficulty: 5
You Give Love a Bad Name (Lead)
This lesson is a study of the lead guitar solo in You Give Love a Bad Name.
Song Difficulty: 7
Stairway To Heaven Part 1 by Led Zeppelin
In this lesson we will learn the first couple parts of the epic "Stairway To Heaven". This song requires classical style finger picking. Please study volume 12 lessons on finger picking before attempting this tune.
Song Difficulty: 7
Stairway To Heaven Part 2 by Led Zeppelin
In this lesson we will study the remaining parts to Stairway To Heaven.
Song Difficulty: 7
Welcome To The Jungle (Part 1) by Guns N Roses
In this lesson we will learn the classic GNR song Welcome to the Jungle. Be sure to tune your guitar down a 1/2 step.
Song Difficulty: 5
Welcome To The Jungle (Part 2) by Guns N Roses
In this lesson we will be finishing the remaining parts to Welcome To The Jungle.
Song Difficulty: 5
Welcome To The Jungle (Lead Part 1) by Guns N Roses
In this lesson we will be taking a close look at the solos of Slash in Welcome To The Jungle. Be sure to tune down a 1/2 step.
Song Difficulty: 6
Welcome To The Jungle (Lead Part 2) by Guns N Roses
In this lesson we will be finishing the solo parts to Welcome To The Jungle
Song Difficulty: 6
Sweet Child O Mine by Guns N Roses
In this lesson we will be learning Slash's lead parts in the intro and chorus to Sweet Child O Mine.
Song Difficulty: 4
Sweet Child O Mine by Guns N Roses Part 2
In this lesson we will learn the remaining rhythm guitar parts to Sweet Child O Mine
Song Difficulty: 4
Sweet Child O Mine by Guns N Roses Solo Part 1
In this lesson we will be covering the solos during the breaks between the versus and choruses.
Song Difficulty: 8
Sweet Child O Mine by Guns N Roses Solo Part 2
In this lesson we will be covering the main solo by Slash.
Song Difficulty: 9
You Shook Me All Night Long Lesson and Tab by ACDC
You Shook Me All Night Long uses variations of G, C, and D throughout most of the tune. While the versus and choruses are relatively easy to grasp, the lead intro might take some work. You Shook Me All Night Long tab is available in this lesson.
Song Difficulty: 4
You Shook Me All Night Long (Lead Solo) by AC/DC
The lead solo of You Shook Me All Night Long is a good solo to learn if you are starting to get into lead playing. It makes use of both pentatonic minor and major.
Song Difficulty: 6
Buddy Holly by Weezer
This lesson covers the main guitar parts to Weezer's Buddy Holly. The song primarily uses power chords. The original recording is tuned down a half step. The solo is studied in another lesson
Song Difficulty: 4
Buddy Holly by Weezer (Lead Guitar Solo)
In this lesson we will examine the solo to Buddy Holly.
Song Difficulty: 6