Author Archives: Kenny
Hotel California- Eagles – Intro Part 1
Here’s a tough one for you. To play this like the original you’ll need a capo at the 7th fret (and a 12 string to boot). It’s fun to learn and rewarding if you can finally get it, but I ain’t gonna lie… its a tough one! Em, B7. Dsus2
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 …
Beat It 1
Soul Man 7
Musical Break (in the new key) Outro
Day Tripper- The Beatles
Life By The Drop- Part 5
Final Chorus The final chorus delivers a one-two punch as we throw in a couple of guitar licks in between the vocal delivery. F#m (add lick here) Livin’ the dream! F#m (add lick here) My mind stoped achin’! The song finishes with the refrain: F#m D7 E A That’s how it’s happened, livin’ Life by the …
Smoke On The Water- Verse
Complete Transcription: Smoke On The Water- Deep Purple
Life By The Drop- Part 4
Chorus The chorus really just feels like an extension of the verse. It’s 6 measures long and contains 3 lines of lyrics. [Chorus] You’re living our dreams, oh you on top My mind is aching, oh Lord it won’t stop That’s how it happens living life by the drop The first two lines follow a …
Beverly Hills by Weezer
You should have no trouble playing this riff at all. For the most part, the two guitars play the same thing, except for the bend at the end of the measure. This riff is set to a standard 90 bpm (beats per minute).