Song Analysis Library

Parallel Fourth IntervalsPower Chord RhythmMinor Pentatonic Solo Phrases

#classic-rock#power-chords#iconic-riff

Stairway to Heaven

Led Zeppelin

1971 • Hard Rock / Folk Rock

AdvancedHard Rock / Folk Rock1970s

Fingerpicked Arpeggio IntroIconic Guitar SoloDynamic Song Building

#classic-rock#fingerpicking#guitar-solos#acoustic

Back in Black

AC/DC

1980 • Hard Rock

IntermediateHard Rock1980s

★★★★★(98/100)

Downstroke Power ChordsI-♭VII-IV ProgressionSimple Lead Lines

#power-chords#classic-rock

We Will Rock You

Queen

1977 • Arena Rock

Stomp-Stomp-Clap RhythmBrian May Guitar SoloOpen Chord Accompaniment for Solo Section

BeginnerArena Rock1970s

★★★★★(98/100)

#arena-rock#beginner#anthem#queen+1 more

Comfortably Numb

Pink Floyd

1979 • Progressive Rock

AdvancedProgressive Rock1970s

★★★★★(97/100)

Arpeggiated Chord PickingExpressive Lead Guitar SoloingDynamic Chorus Strumming

#progressive-rock#guitar-solos#classic-rock

Wonderwall

Oasis

1995 • Britpop/Alternative Rock

BeginnerBritpop/Alternative Rock1990s

★★★★★(97/100)

Suspended Chord Strumming PatternCapo Chord ShapesAnchored Finger Technique

#acoustic#britpop#strumming#alternative-rock

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Recently Added

Latest additions to our song library

Don't Stop Believin'

Journey

1981 • Arena Rock / Classic Rock

IntermediateArena Rock / Classic Rock1980s

★★★★★(97/100)

Arpeggiated Chord PickingPower Chord Rhythm (Chorus)Building Dynamics

Pour Some Sugar on Me

Def Leppard

1987 • Arena Rock / Glam Metal

IntermediateArena Rock / Glam Metal1980s

Power Chord RiffingPalm Muting with Rhythmic AccentsOpen String Riffs

Here I Go Again

Whitesnake

1987 • Arena Rock / Hard Rock

IntermediateArena Rock / Hard Rock1980s

★★★★☆(89/100)

Clean Arpeggiated IntroPower Chord RhythmMelodic Solo Techniques

The Final Countdown

Europe

1986 • Arena Rock / Synth Rock

IntermediateArena Rock / Synth Rock1980s

★★★★☆(88/100)

Power Chord Rhythm Behind SynthPalm Muting with Rhythmic DriveMelodic Lead Lines

Eye of the Tiger

Survivor

1982 • Arena Rock / Classic Rock

IntermediateArena Rock / Classic Rock1980s

★★★★★(92/100)

Palm-Muted Single Note RiffPower Chord Verse and ChorusRhythmic Accents and Dynamic Control

You Give Love a Bad Name

Bon Jovi

1986 • Arena Rock / Glam Metal

IntermediateArena Rock / Glam Metal1980s

★★★★★(91/100)

Power Chord Rhythm with Syncopated AccentsPalm Muting TechniqueUnison Bends and Solo Phrasing

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Iconic Riffs

Songs with unforgettable guitar riffs

Johnny B. Goode

Chuck Berry

1958 • Rock and Roll / Blues Rock

IntermediateRock and Roll / Blues Rock1950s

Chuck Berry Double StopsJohnny B. Goode Main RiffAlternating Bass LinesLead Guitar Fills

I Love Rock 'n' Roll

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

November 1981 • Rock / Hard Rock

BeginnerRock / Hard Rock1980s

★★★★★(92/100)

Power Chord FoundationPalm Muted RhythmSimple Lead Fills

No Secrets

The Angels

1978 • Hard Rock

IntermediateHard Rock1970s

★★★★☆(75/100)

Power ChordsAustralian Rock StrummingPentatonic Lead GuitarPalm Muting Dynamics

Smoke on the Water

Deep Purple

1972 • Hard Rock

Parallel Fourth IntervalsPower Chord RhythmMinor Pentatonic Solo Phrases

Blitzkrieg Bop

Ramones

1976 • Punk Rock

BeginnerPunk Rock1970s

★★★★☆(88/100)

Fast Downstroke Power ChordsQuick Chord TransitionsPalm Muting Control

Seven Nation Army

The White Stripes

2003 • Alternative Rock

BeginnerAlternative Rock2000s

Single-Note Riff with Octave EffectPower Chord Verse RhythmSlide Technique (Riff Variation)

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Perfect for Beginners

Great songs to start your guitar journey

Sweet Home Alabama

Lynyrd Skynyrd

1974 • Southern Rock

BeginnerSouthern Rock1970s

★★★★★(94/100)

Open Chord StrummingFingerpicking IntroD Major Pentatonic Lead

I Love Rock 'n' Roll

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

November 1981 • Rock / Hard Rock

BeginnerRock / Hard Rock1980s

★★★★★(92/100)

Power Chord FoundationPalm Muted RhythmSimple Lead Fills

Smoke on the Water

Deep Purple

1972 • Hard Rock

Parallel Fourth IntervalsPower Chord RhythmMinor Pentatonic Solo Phrases

Blitzkrieg Bop

Ramones

1976 • Punk Rock

BeginnerPunk Rock1970s

★★★★☆(88/100)

Fast Downstroke Power ChordsQuick Chord TransitionsPalm Muting Control

A Horse with No Name

America

1972 • Folk Rock

BeginnerFolk Rock1970s

★★★★☆(78/100)

Two-Chord Strumming PatternFingerpicking Pattern

Seven Nation Army

The White Stripes

2003 • Alternative Rock

BeginnerAlternative Rock2000s

Single-Note Riff with Octave EffectPower Chord Verse RhythmSlide Technique (Riff Variation)

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1950s Classics

Iconic songs from the 1950s

Johnny B. Goode

Chuck Berry

1958 • Rock and Roll / Blues Rock

IntermediateRock and Roll / Blues Rock1950s

Chuck Berry Double StopsJohnny B. Goode Main RiffAlternating Bass LinesLead Guitar Fills

Folsom Prison Blues

Johnny Cash

1955 • Country

BeginnerCountry1950s

Boom-Chicka-Boom Train RhythmTravis Picking Bass LinesCountry Lead Fills

All Blues

Miles Davis

1959 • Jazz

IntermediateJazz1950s

★★★★☆(80/100)

Jazz Comping with Dominant 7th VoicingsChord Extensions and Alterations6/4 Swing Feel

Dust My Broom

Elmore James

1951 • Electric Blues

AdvancedElectric Blues1950s

★★★★☆(78/100)

Slide Guitar Triplet Riff12-Bar Blues FormSlide Vibrato

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1960s Classics

Iconic songs from the 1960s

Purple Haze

Jimi Hendrix

1967 • Psychedelic Rock

IntermediatePsychedelic Rock1960s

★★★★★(96/100)

The Hendrix Chord (E7#9)Octave Riffs and Hammer-OnsPsychedelic Lead Techniques

The Thrill Is Gone

B.B. King

1969 • Blues

IntermediateBlues1960s

B.B. King VibratoExpressive String BendingCall-and-Response Phrasing

Crossroads

Cream

1968 • Blues Rock

AdvancedBlues Rock1960s

★★★★★(91/100)

Fast Blues Shuffle RhythmImprovisational Lead GuitarString Bending with Vibrato

Blackbird

The Beatles

1968 • Folk/Acoustic

IntermediateFolk/Acoustic1960s

★★★★★(94/100)

Fingerpicking IndependenceChromatic Bass LineOpen String Voicings

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1970s Classics

Iconic songs from the 1970s

Highway to Hell

AC/DC

1979 • Hard Rock / Heavy Metal

IntermediateHard Rock / Heavy Metal1970s

Power ChordsPalm MutingPentatonic LeadRhythm Guitar

Sweet Home Alabama

Lynyrd Skynyrd

1974 • Southern Rock

BeginnerSouthern Rock1970s

★★★★★(94/100)

Open Chord StrummingFingerpicking IntroD Major Pentatonic Lead

No Secrets

The Angels

1978 • Hard Rock

IntermediateHard Rock1970s

★★★★☆(75/100)

Power ChordsAustralian Rock StrummingPentatonic Lead GuitarPalm Muting Dynamics

Smoke on the Water

Deep Purple

1972 • Hard Rock