This classic Beatles track appeared on the 1967 album Rubber Soul and, although, attributed to both Lennon and McCartney, was primarily written by John Lennon. It is a great ballad and written about an affair(s) Lennon was having (although he was not sure who with) but was written in such a (disguised) way so he ...…
Play rock songs and Jam with my live band. In this series of free videos, I’ll be teaching you some great songs, skills and techniques. All the videos are accompanied by pdf downloads and Tab. You’ll be playing; THE BEATLES: Back In The USSR. DAVID BOWIE: Suffragette City. BRYAN ADAMS: Summer of ’69. REM: Losing ...…
Famously inspired by Eric Clapton’s adoration for George Harrison’s wife Pattie Boyd (whom he later married) Layla was originally released in 1970 on the Derek and the Dominos album Layla and Other Love Songs. It is one of rock music’s definitive love songs borne out by the unmistakable opening guitar riffs. Apparently, the song was ...…
This has to be one of Mr. Berry’s best known songs. Hundreds of artists have covered this song and all put their own spin on it; I suspect because to try and exactly imitate the original sound and style of playing would be nigh on impossible. AC/DC, Motorhead, The Who, The Rolling Stones and even ...…
This song was originally recorded and released in 1975 by a band called Arrows. However, it wasn’t until 1981 when a cover was released by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts that this track became a hit and was etched on everybody’s minds. The Joan Jett version is much heavier and powerful sounding than the original ...…
The Beatles: Michelle. Here’s the introduction to Michelle by The Beatles. This introduction riff is actually quite easy to play, but sounds impressive. It’s all based around the F Minor Chord shape on the 8th fret and sounds great on both acoustic and electric guitar. So let’s get started……
This 1977 hit single by the American Rock Band Ram Jam has an intro that combines a great rhythm pattern with an emphatic lead solo. The rhythm pattern stands up in its own right and uses a combination of 3 different rhythm patterns based around A5, B5, D5 and E5. It may take a while ...…
This most recognisable of intro guitar riffs should not prove too difficult to master, on either the acoustic or electric guitar. However, the lead solo, played by Eddie Van Halen is a different learning proposition altogether. Not only is it full of squealies, harmonics, hammer-ons/offs and bends, but, about 2:45 into the song, there is ...…
This great AC/DC song is renowned for its opening guitar riff played by the incomparable Angus McKinnon Young. The song as a whole always features in the top 20 of every heavy metal poll and is a tribute to their former lead singer Bon Scott who died on 19th February 1980. So this is an ...…
