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Smells Like …
If you can find a better song for novice players that has: an instantly recognizable riff, simple parts and a solo that’s easy to play, then let me know because this one has it all. But if you need more than this little vid provides, click the link and join Growing Guitar on skool.com.
2 Rock Standards
‘Smoke On The Water’ & ‘Highway To Hell’ are ‘must haves’ for any rock players repertoire.
Coming Soon!
Eye of the Tiger
Survivor’s 1982 hit theme song to Rocky III. No guitar solo, but some cool riffs and parts make this tune a quick learn.
2 Min Guitar Lesson
Still The Same
Bob Seger’s hit song from 1978. Simple chord strummer, but with cool ‘borrowed’ chords.
‘What’s Up?’
4 Non-Blondes hit that has three chords, and the truth!
Manic Monday
The hit song by The Bangles written by Prince under the pseudonym, Christopher, his character name from ‘Under the Cherry Moon’.
‘If it makes you happy’
Sheryl Crow’s hit follow up to Tuesday Night Music Club
Full Lesson Coming Soon!
Norwegian Wood
The Lennon & McCartney classic from Rubber Soul with George’s sitar.
Cissy Strut
The Meters hit song from their debut album. Simplicity is best.
Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You
One of my faves from Led Zeppelin I.
A Horse with no name
Are there any other 2-chord songs that are this much fun? Not sure, but get ready to add this one to your list.
Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
Do you know the music of the ’00’s? I know, pretty forgettable, right? But here’s a nice little nugget of a tune. Good groove, and plenty to play pentatonics over.
Landslide
From ‘Fleetwood Mac’ (1975), the first record with Stevie and Lindsey, Landslide is a great first fingerpicking song. Travis Picking is the main engine here. So, put the pick down and get ready to get some ‘magic fingers’
The Chronicles of Pentatonics & Power Chords
A diary of melody, harmony & music theory that will guide you through the basics with good rhythm playing and soloing.