Black Magic Woman by Santana
Difficulty: Intermediate In the first solo riff, Carlos Santana is playing in the key of Dm, which means that the solo is based off of… Read More »Black Magic Woman by Santana
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Bron-Y-Aur Stomp by Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant constructed the song in 1970 at Bron-Yr-Aur, a small cottage in Wales where they stayed after completing a grueling concert… Read More »Bron-Y-Aur Stomp by Led Zeppelin
Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
This song is tuned to Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, Eb (all flats) Before this song confuses you too much, here is Verse 1 and… Read More »Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix
American Idiot by Green Day
Out of all the post-Nirvana American alternative bands to break into the pop mainstream, Green Day was second only to Pearl Jam and Soundgarden in… Read More »American Idiot by Green Day
Centerfield by John Fogerty
Intro Riff Resources Complete Transcription To “Centerfield” (PDF) Complete Transcription To “Centerfield” (Power Tab)
Romeo And Juliet by Dire Straits
Intro Riff This fast fingerstyle riff can be a challenge, but don’t let that stop you from trying to learn it. To play this one… Read More »Romeo And Juliet by Dire Straits
If I’d Been The One by .38 Special
Difficulty: Easy Composer – .38 Special Where to find this song – Tour de Force track # 1 Release Date – January 1984 The Bio: Originally,… Read More »If I’d Been The One by .38 Special
18 And Life by Skid Row
Skid Row was one of the last hair metal bands to hit the mainstream before grunge took over in the early ’90s. They were also… Read More »18 And Life by Skid Row
Gimme Three Steps by Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Gimmie Three Steps” was released on Skynyrd’s 1973 debut album (pronounced ‘lĕh-‘nérd ‘skin-‘nérd). The song is memorable for its opening riff and story of how… Read More »Gimme Three Steps by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Back Door Man by The Doors
“Back Door Man” is a blues song written by Willie Dixon and recorded by Howlin’ Wolf in 1961. The song is considered a classic of… Read More »Back Door Man by The Doors