Learn To Play Rock & Roll Classic Tracks Volume 2

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Lee Hodgson Tutor, Professional Guitarist

Song Lessons in this Course

Song-by-Song Guitar Lessons Taught by Danny Gill

• 20 Flight Rock — Eddie Cochran — A note-for-note lesson in the rockabilly classic that famously impressed Paul McCartney when a teenage John Lennon played it at their first meeting. This lesson covers the A major scale-based riff, power chords, slides, and the fiery alternate picking and rhythmic palm muting that defined Eddie Cochran’s style.
• Peter Gunn — Duane Eddy — A breakdown of the iconic instrumental that made Duane Eddy the “King of Twang.” This lesson explores the E minor blues scale, the repetitive two-note rhythm pattern, heavy tremolo picking, palm muting, and the expressive use of vibrato and string bending that gives this track its haunting, cinematic quality.
• No Particular Place To Go — Chuck Berry — A deep dive into one of Chuck Berry’s most beloved tracks, covering his signature use of double-stops, slides, pull-offs, and the quick, concise guitar licks that paved the way for every rock and roll guitarist who followed. The lesson explores the G major scale and Berry’s legendary approach to rhythm and lead playing.
• Blue Suede Shoes — Elvis Presley — A lesson in the track that helped define the sound of rock and roll, exploring the 12-bar blues progression in A, power chords, and the distinctive finger-picking style of Scotty Moore. Techniques covered include syncopated rhythms, string bending, double-stops, and the clever use of arpeggios that give this song its dynamic energy.
• That’s All Right — Elvis Presley — A lesson in the track that many consider the first true rock and roll record, covering the E major scale, open-string riffs, and barre chords. This lesson highlights Scotty Moore’s masterful use of pull-offs, hammer-ons, and sustain, culminating in a soulful, bluesy solo that showcases the very roots of rock guitar.

This Course is Ideal for Players Who...

Our Learn To Play Rock & Roll Classic Tracks Volume 2 online guitar course is essential for any guitarist who wants to understand the foundations of rock music, master the art of the classic riff, and connect with the musical tradition that gave birth to everything from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones.

This course is perfect for guitarists who are passionate fans of the raw, energetic sound of 1950s rock and roll and rockabilly. It is designed for players who want to master the authentic techniques of pioneers like Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, and Scotty Moore, and who understand that learning the roots of rock guitar is an essential part of becoming a well-rounded musician. If you are looking to improve your rhythm playing and develop a tight, driving groove, this course will give you the tools and the repertoire to do exactly that. It is also ideal for those who admire the classic tones, twangy solos, and infectious energy of early rock guitar, and who want to understand how a handful of pioneering players created a sound that changed the world.

This course is about the birth of rock guitar. It is about the power of a great riff, a driving rhythm, and a whole lot of attitude. You will gain an unparalleled insight into the musical minds of the early rock pioneers and learn how their innovative approach to the instrument created a sound that is as fresh, exciting, and relevant today as it was when these records were first released. Whether you are a dedicated fan of the era or simply a guitarist who wants to add some essential classics to their repertoire, this course will challenge, inspire, and connect you to the very roots of the music you love.

What will I achieve from completing this course?

Learning to play these classic rock and roll tracks is a fundamental education in the roots of modern guitar playing. This course will deepen your understanding of rhythm and groove, expand your vocabulary of essential vintage licks, and give you a genuine feel for the musical era that gave birth to rock guitar as we know it. By the end of this course, you will have five timeless anthems in your repertoire and the ability to play with the authentic feel, tone, and attitude of a true 1950s rock and roll guitarist.

This course will develop a broad and essential range of guitar skills. You will gain a thorough understanding of authentic 50s rock and roll rhythms, including shuffles, syncopation, and the driving grooves that made these songs irresistible on the dance floor. You will develop the ability to execute Chuck Berry-style double-stops and classic rockabilly licks with confidence and feel, and build an expressive command of string bending, vibrato, and slides in a vintage context. The course will build your proficiency in alternate picking and tremolo picking for driving, energetic lines, and deepen your understanding of the major and minor pentatonic scales as used in early rock and roll. You will also develop a command of complex finger-picking patterns and hybrid picking techniques, and gain a thorough understanding of how to incorporate open-string riffs and barre chords into your playing. Above all, you will develop the rhythmic precision and the authentic feel needed to perform these songs with the energy and conviction they deserve.

** Disclaimer **
*This product is not endorsed by or made in association with any of the artists featured, nor do they perform or appear on this course.*