So, what’s the very first guitar riff that everyone learns? You got it: Smoke On The Water.
Boom Boom- John Lee Hooker
Song Facts
“Boom Boom” is written and performed by John Lee Hooker.
In the original recording, either the guitar is tuned up a half step or a capo is used on the 1st fret, in effect transposing the song to the key of F.
It’s in standard 4/4 time and is performed at about 157 beats per minute.
Backing Track
This backing track for “Boom Boom”. It’s in the key of E, so you can play along as it is tabbed out above with having to use a capo or retune.
Full Tab
Download the full transcription:
boom boom (PDF)
Redemption Song -Bob Marley
This song might be from Bob Marley, but it’s not a reggae song as you might believe. It’s just a rock type ballad.
It’s in the key of G and uses only simple open chords.
Introduction
The intro is kind of like adding a little phrase that’s built around a G chord.
Watch The Fret Hand:
Watch The Picking Hand:
Dust In The Wind Part 8
Below is the tab for the full chorus, but we’ll only be dealing with the first two measures in this lesson: