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Posted by: lefty01 Nov 18 2007, 06:01 AM

Hi everyone.
I have my power chords , barre chords and a few scales down. I was wondering, what "easy" classic rock and metal songs would you recomend to start playing. I'm tired of just coming up with my own riffs. I want to be able to play a song (the rhythms only), all the way from start to finish. Any ideas?
I'm really not into soloing..yet. Just the riff/rhythms would enought...for now.

Posted by: Rock Nov 18 2007, 06:05 AM

QUOTE (lefty01 @ Nov 18 2007, 12:01 AM)

Hi everyone.
I have my power chords , barre chords and a few scales down. I was wondering, what "easy" classic rock and metal songs would you recomend to start playing. I'm tired of just coming up with my own riffs. I want to be able to play a song (the rhythms only), all the way from start to finish. Any ideas?
I'm really not into soloing..yet. Just the riff/rhythms would enought...for now.

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 18 2007, 06:08 AM

Of course Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple.

Posted by: lefty01 Nov 18 2007, 06:10 AM

QUOTE (Rock @ Nov 18 2007, 12:05 AM)

Posted by: Robin Nov 18 2007, 06:55 AM

Black Sabbath - Supernaut is REALLY freakin awesome and pretty easy to play.

I suppose anything from AC/DC aswell, not sure.

Posted by: spdalton Nov 18 2007, 06:58 AM

Yeah AC/DC songs like Sin City, Givin the Dog a Bone, Back in Black is pretty easy as well with a bit of practice.

Some Led Zeppelin songs are pretty easy as well, such as Whole Lotta Love and Communication Breakdown.

Posted by: stratman33 Nov 18 2007, 06:59 AM

Lots of AC/DC songs, if you like new metal, you should check out bullet for my valentine.

btw why is this in Gear?

Posted by: MickeM Nov 18 2007, 07:44 AM

QUOTE (Unleash-The-Shred @ Nov 18 2007, 06:08 AM)

Posted by: SLASH91 Nov 18 2007, 07:48 AM

Here's some metal. If you want a little bit more of a challenge learn The Trooper by Iron Maiden; it's not too bad until you get to the solo.Also try learning Phantom Lord and the Four Horsemen by Metallica. The riffs arn't too hard but the solos are pretty fast.

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 18 2007, 07:55 AM

The main riffs from Crazy Train are also fairly easy.

AC/DC
Aerosmith
The Beatles
Black Sabbath
Bon Jovi
Def Leppard
Deep Purple
The Eagles
Eric Clapton
Guns N' Roses
Iron Maiden
Judas Priest
Kiss
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Megadeth
Metallica
Motley Crue
Nirvana
Ozzy
Pearl Jam
Pink Floyd
Queen
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rush
Scorpions
Twisted Sister
Van Halen
Velvet Revolver
The Yardbirds

All of these bands have easy or intermediate rhythm guitar playing in certain songs and are also for the most part in the classic rock genre.

Posted by: Hisham Nov 18 2007, 07:57 AM

you start with AC~DC /deep purple

Posted by: Zephyr Nov 18 2007, 07:58 AM

QUOTE (MickeM @ Nov 17 2007, 10:44 PM)

a classic

Cream - Sunshine of your love
ZZ top - Tush
Beatles - Come together
forgot their name? - Song2

Posted by: MickeM Nov 18 2007, 07:59 AM

QUOTE (Zephyr @ Nov 18 2007, 07:58 AM)

Posted by: ActiveX Nov 18 2007, 08:02 AM

These are the first songs that I learned how to play...very easy but sound real cool...(if you like Cinderella)
http://ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/c/cinderella/somebody_save_me_tab.htm
http://ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/c/cinderella/push_push_tab.htm

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 18 2007, 08:06 AM

These links may also help.

http://ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125532&highlight=beginner+songs
http://ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=349808&highlight=beginner+songs

Posted by: lefty01 Nov 18 2007, 11:42 AM

Wow! Thanks for all the great input. You all gave me plenty to work on. THANKS!!!

Posted by: radarlove1984 Nov 18 2007, 01:53 PM

You guys are forgetting some of the "true" classic rock songs!

Try the riff to All Right Now (by Free) and China Grove (Doobie Brothers).


Also, Carry On My Wayward Son by Kansas. Those should keep you busy for a while

Posted by: mattacuk Nov 18 2007, 06:04 PM

Dont forget garbiels awsmome rock lesson libary!!