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 Nov 18 2007, 06:01 AM
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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. 
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Nov 18 2007, 06:05 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Londonderry, New Hampshire USA Member No.: 1.285 |
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. I have found that a lot of the older Black Sabbath tunes are fairly basic and not very fast. Iron Man, War Pigs, Paranoid, Black Sabbath. One of my favorites from Technical Ecstacy is You Won't Change Me - very easy. |
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Nov 18 2007, 06:08 AM
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Of course Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple.
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Nov 18 2007, 06:10 AM
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QUOTE (Rock @ Nov 18 2007, 12:05 AM) I have found that a lot of the older Black Sabbath tunes are fairly basic and not very fast. Iron Man, War Pigs, Paranoid, Black Sabbath. One of my favorites from Technical Ecstacy is You Won't Change Me - very easy. Thanks! Thats a great start. I like Sabbath. 
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Nov 18 2007, 06:55 AM
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Black Sabbath - Supernaut is REALLY freakin awesome and pretty easy to play.
I suppose anything from AC/DC aswell, not sure. -------------------- |
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Nov 18 2007, 06:58 AM
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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. --------------------  Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day. Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way http://www.myspace.com/cashnz |
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Nov 18 2007, 06:59 AM
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Lots of AC/DC songs, if you like new metal, you should check out bullet for my valentine.
btw why is this in Gear? -------------------- |
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Nov 18 2007, 07:44 AM
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 Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Group: Members Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 1.062 |
QUOTE (Unleash-The-Shred @ Nov 18 2007, 06:08 AM) Of course Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple. a classic Cream - Sunshine of your love ZZ top - Tush Beatles - Come together forgot their name? - Song2 -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Nov 18 2007, 07:48 AM
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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.
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Nov 18 2007, 07:55 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.397 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Pittsfield, Massachusetts Member No.: 2.523 |
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. This post has been edited by Unleash-The-Shred: Nov 18 2007, 08:00 AM |
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Nov 18 2007, 07:57 AM
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you start with AC~DC /deep purple
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Nov 18 2007, 07:58 AM
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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 I think you're taking about Blur... |
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Nov 18 2007, 07:59 AM
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QUOTE (Zephyr @ Nov 18 2007, 07:58 AM) I think you're taking about Blur... Yeah, that's it! Thanks. -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Nov 18 2007, 08:02 AM
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These are the first songs that I learned how to play...very easy but sound real cool...(if you like Cinderella)
Somebody Save Me Push Push |
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Nov 18 2007, 08:06 AM
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Nov 18 2007, 11:42 AM
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Wow! Thanks for all the great input. You all gave me plenty to work on. THANKS!!!
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Nov 18 2007, 01:53 PM
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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 |
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Nov 18 2007, 06:04 PM
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Dont forget garbiels awsmome rock lesson libary!!
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