There’s nothing fancy about the chorus to Hurt. The four-measure chord progression of G, Am, F, and G just repeats over and over. The strumming pattern is just straight eighth notes, but we’re not going to strum it with your standard up and down strumming. Watch the video lesson for the details:
Smoke On The Water- Deep Purple- Main Riff
So, what’s the very first guitar riff that everyone learns? You got it: Smoke On The Water.
Complete Transcription:
Walk This Way- Aerosmith
Cocaine- Eric Clapton
Complete Transcription:
Smoke On The Water- Main Riff w/Backing Track
Back In Black- ACDC- Main Riff Part 2
Come Together – The Beatles
“Come Together” was released as a single in 1969 alongside “Something” it was also released on the album Abbey Road as the first track. This is the opening riff of the song, and for most is instantly recognizable. This riff is pretty easy and should be a good start for beginners.
All The Small Things- Blink 182
Intro Riff
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Riff Resources
Complete Transcription To “All
The Small Things” (PDF)
Complete Transcription To “All
The Small Things ” (Power Tab)