rising up out of the back seat-nuh Posted February 26, 2005 Report Posted February 26, 2005 I've just got my first guitar after years of bass, and I'm looking for some good, easy songs to start out practicing chord changes on. Any sugestions, and if possible links to tab/chord sites, would be greatly appreciated.
Nighthawk Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 "Enter Sandman" is about the first thing people learn on guitar. Marilyn Manson's version of "Sweet Dreams" is also good.
razazteca Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 Punk music......you only need to know 3 cords.
Guest Vitamin X Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 Yeah try just about anything from Green Day. Guy knows maybe like 3 chords.
godthedog Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 "heroin." it's a D chord, then a G chord. over and over.
ArkhamGlobe Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 The riff from Louie Louie. Three powerchords: A D Em, repeat to infinity. You can always check out this site from tabs: www.olga.net
tominator89 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 Definitely try Nirvana's "About A Girl".
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 Flight of the Bumblebee
death_by_burrito Posted February 28, 2005 Report Posted February 28, 2005 I myself don't play, but a buddy of mine gets all his tabs here.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted February 28, 2005 Report Posted February 28, 2005 Tom Waits-Goin' Out West Edit-not "Movin'" as I originally thought. I don't know why I waited so long to bother listening to much Tom Waits when I was already sure I'd be satisfied. Guy's awesome.
The Man in Blak Posted March 4, 2005 Report Posted March 4, 2005 I'd try out Stone Temple Pilots' Plush - the verse has a G-D-F-C progression that covers a ton of movement. If you don't have the G-D shift down after playing it ten or twenty times, it probably isn't going to ever happen for you. Plus, the song doesn't sound terrible when you're playing it slow, meaning less chances to get frustrated by the lack of musicality while you're speeding up.
Ravenbomb Posted March 8, 2005 Report Posted March 8, 2005 "Is There Anybody Out There" by Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd "Rauken" from Trigun
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted March 8, 2005 Report Posted March 8, 2005 If you want to learn chords, John Denver. Seriously.
The Czech Republic Posted March 8, 2005 Report Posted March 8, 2005 Flight of the Bumblebee Satriani does a cool version of that
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted March 9, 2005 Report Posted March 9, 2005 The world's gayest band, Manowar, does as well, only I believe they call it Sting of the Bumblebee. Metyl. I just recently learned to play Big Swifty, which is god damn difficult in parts.
The Czech Republic Posted March 9, 2005 Report Posted March 9, 2005 Wow. Hats off to you on that one. I like "Waka/Jawaka" better from that album though, the beginning and the end from the drum solo to the fade-out are just awesome. EDIT: In fact the end of Waka/Jawaka reminds me a lot of 20/20, but cooler.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted March 9, 2005 Report Posted March 9, 2005 Seek live versions of Big Swifty. Rare instance where they're better than the studio cut. YCDTOSA Vol. 1 has an excellent performance of it, and a solo I can't touch. "The Bebop Tango" off Roxy and Elsewhere borrows that eight count breakdown on the bass and percussion but is otherwise different and completely impossible to play. Vol. 2 just has the climax of Swifty preceded by a hilarious rendition of "Montana."
The Czech Republic Posted March 9, 2005 Report Posted March 9, 2005 I will do that. There's so much Zappa I want soon but I'm broke. I could go for an Easter basket filled with FZ albums.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted March 9, 2005 Report Posted March 9, 2005 That'd almost probably cover the 70's. Guy was so prolific it makes me barf.
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