Classic Rock Songs

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.

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 majority of the tune uses G, C and D major chords.

In this lesson we will learn how to play the Neil Young classic. The tune requires you to tune down to drop D tuning.

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.

In this lesson we will be learning the classic acoustic guitar song Blackbird by Paul McCartney and the Beatles. This is a great finger picking style piece that is sure to impress.

In this lesson we will study how to play the classic tune The Weight by the Band.

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.

In this lesson we will study the song Honky Tonk Woman. This tune requires some hybrid picking country style.

This lesson is a song study of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here

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

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.

In this lesson we will study Sweet Home Alabama by Lynard Skynard.

This lesson is a song study of Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin.

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

In this lesson we will study Night Moves by Bob Seger.

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.

This is a song study of the Eric Clapton classic Layla.

In this lesson we will study Dream On by Aerosmith. The song utilizes finger picking techniques as well as regular picking. Solo is included.

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.

In this lesson we will study the tune Don't Stop Believing by Journey.

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.

In this lesson we will be learning Free Fallin' by Tom Petty. Song requires a capo at the 1st Fret

This lesson is a song study of Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix

In this lesson we will be learning Back in Black by AC/DC.

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.

In this lesson we will study the remaining parts to Stairway To Heaven.

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.