About this Backing Track:

This great sounding Nickelback guitar backing track is for the song ‘Follow You Home‘ so you you can play your guitar parts along with Nickelback.

Follow You Home Guitar Lesson

In this in-depth video tutorial, renowned guitarist and instructor Andy James breaks down Nickelback’s hard-hitting track “Follow You Home.” With his expert guidance, you’ll dive deep into the song’s powerful riffing, aggressive rhythms, and explosive leads, ensuring you capture every nuance of this post-grunge anthem. Starting with the song’s iconic intro, Andy details the precise alternate picking and palm-muted chugs that lay the foundation for the driving main riff. You'll explore drop D tuning, which is key to achieving the thick, crunchy tone characteristic of Nickelback’s sound. From there, Andy takes you through the verse, highlighting syncopated power chords and tight rhythmic precision to lock in with the bass and drums. The chorus section is a showcase of wide-open power chords that create a huge wall of sound. Andy emphasises how to maintain dynamic control, balancing the raw energy with clarity. Throughout the tutorial, Andy provides invaluable tips on maintaining clean transitions between sections, allowing you to master the shifts in tempo and intensity the song demands. Of course, no Nickelback track would be complete without a searing guitar solo, and Andy ensures you nail every note of this high-octane lead section. He slows down the blistering runs, outlining finger positioning, alternate picking techniques, and subtle bends that bring Chad Kroeger's aggressive solo to life. Whether you're focusing on speed, phrasing, or vibrato, Andy’s attention to detail ensures your solo work captures the spirit of the original. This tutorial is perfect for intermediate to advanced players looking to enhance their rhythm and lead guitar skills. Andy James’s clear, methodical breakdowns make even the more complex parts of the song approachable, while his technical expertise ensures you’ll learn how to add your own flair to the track. With this "Follow You Home" lesson, you'll have all the tools you need to play like a pro and rock this Nickelback anthem from start to finish.