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“Jack and Diane” by John Cougar Mellencamp

    Difficulty: Easy

    Ok. The part below is played on an electric. You may have some trouble developing the swell with your acoustic though. If you can get to your volume on your acoustic easily, try doing that. Just start quiet and build up. Since there are no fingerings for it, you should be able to do it. Just use your judgement on the swell. It’s much different on an electric, but you CAN do it on an acoustic. Use your left hand to build the swell with your volume, and your right to pick the open D notes.Read More »“Jack and Diane” by John Cougar Mellencamp

    “Unwell” by Matchbox 20

      Riff Rundown

      Difficulty: Intermediate 

      This song is about people who claim to not be crazy even though they’re suffering from various occurrences that could lead them to be labeled as such.

      Rob Thomas said that he wrote the song as a metaphor for humanity in general, a song for people who are “messed up and feel alone like that. We all feel a little messed up sometimes… you’re not alone.”

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      Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent

        Difficulty: Easy

        Learn to play Ted Nugent’s signature riff! The main riff from the song Cat Scratch Fever is tabbed out below. In Ted’s original recording of the song the riff is played by two guitars, so there are slight variations throughout. It’s a great riff to experiment with come up with your own modifications. Give it a try!Read More »Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent