Iron Man by Black Sabbath
Difficulty: Intermediate Intro Main Riff Verse Interlude Chorus Interlude Outro Riff Resources Complete Transcription To “Iron Man ” (PDF) Complete Transcription To “Iron Man ” (Power… Read More »Iron Man by Black Sabbath
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A Shape Major 7th Chord Barred
The major 7th chord is easy to play and will substitute for a major chord quite nicely. Read More »A Shape Major 7th Chord Barred
C Shape Barre Chord
While the C major in open position should be no sweat to you by now, the barred version is a little more challenging. It’s hard to get at first, but don’t you dare skip it. It’s important know this shape.Read More »C Shape Barre Chord
Chord Progressions
A chord progression (or harmonic progression) is a series of musical chords, or chord changes that “aims for a definite goal” of establishing (or contradicting) a tonality founded on a key, root or tonic chord. Chords and chord theory are generally known as harmony.Read More »Chord Progressions
“Badge” by Cream
This riff requires you to use a precise down, up, down, up motion with your strumming arm. On the downbeat we mute the strings for a percussive sound and on the upbeat we strum the chord fragments. It’s a little trick to get at first, but practice along with the jam track until you get it!Read More »“Badge” by Cream
“Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Riff Rundown
Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate
Genre: Rockabilly
For Electric or Acoustic guitar
While Creedence Clearwater Revival may sound like they’re straight from the Mississippi Delta, they are actually out of El Cerrito California. CCR often blended Rock, Country, Blues, R&B, and Rockabilly to create memorable hit songs that have stood the test of time. Their classic hit “Bad Moon Rising” happens to fall under the Rockabilly category.Read More »“Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
More Than A Feeling by Boston
Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate
Composer – Tom Scholz
Where to find this song – Boston track #1
Release Date – September 1976Read More »More Than A Feeling by Boston
“Under The Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Riff Rundown
Difficulty: Intermediate
Composer – RHCP
Where to find this song – BloodSugarSexMagik track #11
Release Date – September 1991Read More »“Under The Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Major Scale
The major scale contains 7 notes and is the basic building block of all western music. It’s one of the most important things to learn… Read More »The Major Scale
All Along The Watchtower Tab by Jimi Hendrix
Difficulty: Intermediate
Composer – Bob Dylan
Where to find this song – Electric Ladyland
track #15
Release Date – October 1968
In his brief four-year reign, Jimi Hendrix expanded the electric guitar more than anyone before or since. Hendrix was a master at merging all manner of music into one precise art form, often with experiments that produced high-quality feedback and roaring distortion. His frequent hurricane blasts of noise and dazzling showmanship proved that he could and would play behind his back and with his teeth and set his guitar on fire, and everyone would HAVE to love it. He posessed such considerable gifts as a songwriter, singer, and master of blues, R&B, and rock styles.