Learn Rock 80s Guitar Riffs with Licklibrary.com

Licklibrary.com is proud to present our in-depth and comprehensive product: "Learn Rock 80s Guitar Riffs". This specially designed series by Danny Gill will take you on an electrifying journey through the unforgettable world of 80s rock, where you'll master iconic riffs from classic anthems.

This product provides a detailed exploration of the mesmerising guitar riffs that formed the backbone of classic rock songs from AC/DC's "Hells Bells", Billy Idol's "White Wedding", Ozzy Osbourne's "Bark at the Moon", ZZ Top's "Gimme All Your Lovin'", and Queen's "Hammer to Fall", among many others. Here's what you can expect from each one:

"Hells Bells" by AC/DC

One of the most ominous openings in rock history, "Hells Bells" starts with the haunting resonance of a tolling bell before launching into an unforgettable D minor chord riff. This song features an extensive use of power chords, syncopated rhythms and the minor pentatonic scale. AC/DC's lead guitarist, Angus Young, delivers a distinctive bluesy solo that provides a masterclass in string bending, hammer-ons, and legato techniques.

"White Wedding" by Billy Idol

Billy Idol's rock anthem is driven by its powerful guitar riff, anchored in the key of B. Lead guitarist, Steve Stevens, showcased his unique style with the introduction of galloping rhythms and chromaticism to create the unforgettable main riff. Stevens' solo in this song employs techniques such as alternate picking and slides.

"Bark at the Moon" by Ozzy Osbourne

"Bark at the Moon" is a prime example of Jake E. Lee's virtuosic guitar skills. Using the harmonic minor scale, this song revolves around the E minor key. The song opens with arpeggiated chord progressions that set a gothic tone before breaking into the main riff. Jake's solo is a tour de force of techniques such as tapped harmonics, legato, and sweeping.

"Gimme All Your Lovin'" by ZZ Top

Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top provides a hard rock riff in this song using power chords, palm muting, and bluesy bends. The song, based around the key of C, heavily employs the mixolydian mode. Gibbons' solo in the song is famous for its use of pinched harmonics and vibrato.

"Hammer to Fall" by Queen

This song in the key of E showcases Brian May's rich guitar style. Using power chords, syncopated rhythms, and the major scale, May crafts a powerful, melodic riff. His solo utilises scales like the E mixolydian and the E minor pentatonic, employing techniques like string bending, pull-offs, and vibrato.

These in-depth lessons will help you comprehend and recreate the unique styles of each guitarist and their significant contributions to these legendary songs. In addition to song-specific techniques, you will delve deep into more universal guitar techniques that are used across multiple songs.

Here is a compilation of all the techniques you will learn throughout this course:

• Vibrato
• Alternate Picking
• Legato
• Tapped Harmonics
• Hammer-Ons
• Pull-Offs
• Power Chords
• Palm Muting
• Syncopated Rhythms
• Arpeggiated Chord Progressions
• Pinched Harmonics
• String Bending
• Bluesy Bends
• Slides
• Chromaticism

Whether you're an aspiring guitarist or a seasoned musician looking to revisit classic 80s rock, our "Learn Rock 80s Guitar Riffs" course offers an excellent way to expand your technical arsenal, refine your skills, and deepen your understanding of the magical era of 80s rock music. Join us and conquer these timeless guitar riffs!