![]() Syncopated eighth-note, open-chord strumming and arpeggios are prominent in this ‘80s classic. An enjoyable tune that creates a lot of different textures with just a few chords.Ĭlosing Time (Semisonic) YouTube Summer of ‘69 (Bryan Adams) The TAB also includes the main riff that is played on the piano and the piano solo arranged for guitar. Power chords and octave riffs make up the four-chord riff that is “Closing Time”. Louie Louie (cover by Motorhead) YouTube Closing Time (Semisonic) The Motorhead version contains a rhythmic variation however, both versions are in the key of A and would make a fun addition to your setlist. That is, until Lemmy and his cohorts got a hold of it. ![]() This three-chord, garage band classic by The Kingsmen was considered a corny rock tune from the 50s. “All the Small Things” is a wonderful way to get started with rock-style rhythm guitar playing.Īll the Small Things (Blink 182) YouTube Louie Louie (cover by Motorhead) When I teach rock guitar techniques for the first time to a student, we usually begin with power chords and palm muting. The guitar chords are pretty straight ahead making this a fun tune that is simple and quick to get under your fingers.Ĭlocks (Coldplay) YouTube All the Small Things (Blink 182) The piano riff for “Clocks” can be used as an arpeggio exercise and the TAB has notated a guitar version that makes it easy to play. You Really Got Me (The Kinks) YouTube Clocks (Coldplay) Not only is this a great song to get your power-chord playing in shape but also the perfect tune for your first band. The Van Halen version stays pretty true to the Kinks version with a slight key adjustment. This Kinks’ classic was also covered by Van Halen however, for this article we’re going to look at the original version. ![]() Zombie (The Cranberries) YouTube You Really Got Me (The Kinks)
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