“God Save the Queen”
July 4, 2011 33 CommentsWe’re looking at songs that use notes out of the C major scale, and today we’re looking at the British national anthem “God Save the Queen”
Songs
Here is a list of the songs we teach at Garage Band University, always free.
ACDC – “Back in Black” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentA must know for every guitar student. This is the opening riff that combines chords we know with single note picking.
Bob Dylan – “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”
August 2, 2011 4 CommentsTo get some practice with the four main acoustic chords we are going to learn the Bob Dylan classic “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” Enjoy guys!
Bob Dylan – “The Times They Are A Changin”
August 3, 2011 1 CommentThis Dylan masterpiece uses the 34 time signature to deliver a powerful message about an evolving world. Today we’ll show you how to play it.
Bon Jovi – “Living On A Prayer” (Riff)
August 2, 2011 11 CommentsGrab your talk box because we’ve got a classic riff from the garden state native, this time it’s the main riff to Bon Jovi’s “Living On A Prayer.”
Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run (Riff)
June 30, 2011 10 CommentsIn this lesson we’ll be learning the main lead riff to “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen. We’ll use three strings so this might require more coordination than our previous riffs!
Chicago – “25 or 6 to 4″ (Riff)
June 30, 2011 2 CommentsLearn to play the main riff from this Chicago classic.
Cream – “Sunshine of Your Love” (Riff)
June 30, 2011 2 CommentsHey guys, today we’re checking out the main riff of “Sunshine of Your Love.” This is a must know in every guitar player’s arsenal, and another step in our melodies 2 series.
Foo Fighters – “Big Me”
August 3, 2011 3 CommentsThe Foo Fighters are one of the biggest bands today, but this is the song that started it all for Dave Grohl. So let’s get started!
Green Day – Boulevard of Broken Dreams (lead)
June 30, 2011 12 CommentsHere we’ll be learning the lead part to Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” In a future lesson, we’ll be looking at the chords, but for now, just have fun with this cool little solo!
Guns N’ Roses – “Sweet Child O’ Mine” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re learning the Guns N’ Roses classic “Sweet Child O Mine” to get some practice with our misses and folk strumming. Enjoy guys!
Heart – “Crazy On You” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentThis song really has it all, but today we’ll be looking at the main riff. Who says girls can’t rock too?
Iron Butterfly – “Inna Gotta Davida” (Riff)
June 30, 2011 3 CommentsOne of the trippiest songs ever made, “Inna Gotta Davida” is one of the first truly heavy riffs ever. Enjoy folks!
Jethro Tull – “Aqualung”
July 1, 2011 1 CommentWe’re getting back to our melodies with Jethro Tull’s “Aqualung.” Sitting on a park bench!
Jimi Hendrix – “Hey Joe” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 2 CommentsWe’ve got a Hendrix classic to get some extra work with our newest batch of chords. This is an easy version that even a beginner can play and have fun with!
John Lennon – “Working Class Hero”
August 3, 2011 1 Comment“Working Class Hero” is a politically driven song about social injustice, but underneath the message lies a super catchy song in 34. We’ll teach you how to play it!
Judas Priest – “Breakin the Law” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentWe’re going old school metal for the main hook of this Judas Priest song. Grab your leather and get rockin!
Led Zeppelin – “Dazed and Confused” (Riff)
June 30, 2011 1 CommentWelcome to melodies 1! Today we’re learning the Led Zeppelin riff “Dazed and Confused,” which is super easy yet super heavy. Enjoy!
Led Zeppelin – “Heartbreaker” (Riff)
August 2, 2011 2 CommentsTo practice our alternate picking we’ve got a great riff from the mighty Led Zeppelin. “Heartbreaker” is super heavy but certainly within your reach. Good luck!
Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Free Bird” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re learning the ultimate southern rock anthem to get some practice with the dreaded F chord. Raise your lighters and let’s get started!