Touch Me by The Doors
Intro Begin the first measure by placing your 1st finger on the second fret on the “G” string. Barre your 4th finger on the fifth… Read More »Touch Me by The Doors
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“Surrender” by Cheap Trick
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Guitar Tab, Audio, Video, and full tab download.
Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate
Composer – Cheap Trick
Where to find this song – Heaven Tonight track #1
Release Date -January 1978
Cheap Trick was formed in 1975 by Robin Zander, Rick Nielson, Tom Petersson, and Bun E. Carlos. The band toured extensively before releasing their first album in 1977. The album failed to chart in the US but did well in Japan. It was in Japan that the group recorded their 1979 “Live at Budokon.” The album reached number 4 on the US charts and sold more than three million copies. Their next album, ” Dream Police, was also a hit and spawned two top 10 singles.
Hey Hey by Eric Clapton
You should finger-pick this one. Notice the constant bass quarter notes on the low E and A strings. You should pick these with your thumb.… Read More »Hey Hey by Eric Clapton
The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King
Intro Solo Below is a breakdown of the intro solo to “The Thrill Is Gone”. You can hear what the entire solo sounds like here:… Read More »The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King
“Pretty Little Ditty” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Difficulty: Easy (guitar) – Advanced (bass)
“Butterfly” Riff
This Chili Pepper riff from the instrumental song “Pretty Little Ditty” off of their 1989 album “Mother’s Milk” would resurface about 10 years later in the popular hit by the band Crazy Town called “Butterfly”. It’s the later version by Crazy Town that is most recognized now, but let’s not forget who really wrote the music.
G Shape Sixth Chord Barred
This barre chord serves as a great substitute for the standard G major shape barre chord (which is difficult to play). Read More »G Shape Sixth Chord Barred
How Do I Play Scales?
Scales are a collection of notes that go together. They can be practiced by playing one note at a time. They are not chords which… Read More »How Do I Play Scales?
G6
Use the chord diagram to learn how to play the G6 chord on guitar. This is the most commonly used version of the chord. Read More »G6
Added 9th (add9) Chords (Closed Position Shapes)
An added ninth chord (add9) is a major triad with an added ninth. Added ninth chords are different from other ninth chords (9, maj9) because the seventh is not included. Read More »Added 9th (add9) Chords (Closed Position Shapes)
“Blues Lite” by Al Hendrickson
Intro Verse Complete Transcription In PDF Format Complete Transcription In PTB Format