Stairway To Heaven Part 4
This interlude is easier to play than the main riff that we’ve already learned. There are two variations. In the first, the basic chord progression is C, D, Fmaj7, Am, C, G, D:
In the variation, in the last 2 measures, the chord progression is slightly altered with the G being replaced by D and it ends on Fmaj7:
Funny Fingers…
Here’s a look at how you might want to fingerpick it:
Crosstown Traffic
Main Riff
Here is the riff at 120 bpm:
Guitar 1
Guitar 3
Bass
Riff Resources
Wonderful Tonight – Solo – Rhythm Guitar
Rhythm Guitar
The rhythm guitar part is the hardest of the two. The G, D/F#, C, D chord progression is played arpeggio style.
Don’t Fear The Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult
More cowbell!
The Main Riff
Cold Shot 3
Bang Your Head- Quiet Riot
Chorus Riff
Here’s what the riff sounds like with guitar and bass:
Guitar
Bass
Riff Resources
Complete Transcription To “(Bang Your Head) Metal Health” (PDF)
Blister In The Sun by Violent Femmes
Talk Dirty To Me- Poison
La Grange- ZZ Top
Here’s how to play the main riff to “La Grange” by ZZ Top.
