Aqualung- Jethro Tull

Here is a cool riff from Tull that has quite a bit of technique that all guitarists need to know. The ribbon-like symbol in the first and second measure is known as “vibrato.” This is when you rapidly shake the string being played with your fret hand. There are also a few slides, which are performed by sliding your fret hand on the strings while playing at the same time.

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Riff Resources

Complete Transcription To “Aqualung” (PDF
Files)

Complete Transcription To “Aqualung” (Power
Tab)

All Along The Watchtower- Jimi Hendrix

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Bob Dylan reportedly refused to play his song “All Along The Watchtower” anymore at concerts after hearing Hendrix’s soaring version. “It’s his song now” said Dylan.

Hendrix really brings out the big guns for the multiple solos featured in the song. Here’s a detailed look at the first solo.

Notes

  • A pickup is a note or sequence of notes which precedes the first downbeat in a bar in a musical phrase
  • The first solo has three pickup notes beginning in the fifth measure
  • A musical rest means the instrument is at rest- in other words, don’t play!
  • The lead guitar rests for the first four measures of the song

Lesson Resources

The following downloads are for Lead Workshop students only:

MP3 Jam Track

Solo 1 Tab/Music