Rock music as we know it today would not be the same without the eighties. Many bands back then have influenced musicians today in many ways. The most important thing in the following examples is to stay as melodic as possible.

Gabriel Leopardi presents a rhythm lesson in the style of Poison, Motley Crue, AC/DC, Buckcherry and many other hard/glam rock bands. This lesson is suited for beginner/intermediate players.

Party Hard Rock!

This is a great opportunity to explore how much feeling we have in our playing. Suitable for intermediate guitar players, this lesson shows that we can combine slow and fast melodies to express different emotions and cover different aspects of the playing.

Let's start with 8th Rock Rhythm (muted and open strumming).

This lesson covers the style of the band Motley Crue.

A lead guitar, rhythm guitar and a strummed acoustic guitar are featured in this lesson

A song in the style of Marc Bolan.

Fancy 80s guitar playing!