Rhythm Guitar
The rhythm guitar part is the hardest of the two. The G, D/F#, C, D chord progression is played arpeggio style.
Cocaine- Eric Clapton
Midnight Rider- Allman Brothers Band
This is a pretty easy song to play. The main riff being the verse riff below. Just form a D chord and use your pinky for the note on the third fret of the A string.
Nothing Else Matters- Part 3
Wind Cries Mary- Jimi Hendrix
Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap)- ACDC
La Grange- ZZ Top
Here’s how to play the main riff to “La Grange” by ZZ Top.
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:
Wham- Lonnie Mack
You should have some fun with this intro. It isn’t difficult, and all based on barre chords, except for the very first measure.
Here’s what it sounds like looped at the normal tempo of 120 bpm:
Gimme All Your Lovin- ZZ Top
