Song Tab Library

Robert Johnson

Classic Chicago blues shuffle riff in the key of E. One of the most iconic 12-bar blues songs ever recorded, covered by countless artists from The Blues Brothers to Eric Clapton.

B.B. King

B.B. King's signature minor blues in Bm. The haunting intro melody showcases his famous vibrato and economical phrasing style that influenced generations of blues guitarists.

Robert Johnson / Cream

Clapton's fiery arrangement of Robert Johnson's Delta blues classic. Played in A, the main riff combines open-string pull-offs with a driving boogie pattern that defined blues-rock guitar.

Muddy Waters

Willie Dixon's iconic stop-time riff performed by Muddy Waters. Built on a driving A7 figure, this is one of the most recognizable riffs in electric blues and a must-know for any blues guitarist.

T-Bone Walker

T-Bone Walker's jazz-influenced blues masterpiece in G. The sophisticated intro uses 9th chords and chromatic movement that bridged the gap between blues and jazz guitar, later popularized by the Allman Brothers.

Jimi Hendrix

Hendrix's slow 12-bar blues in B showcasing his innovative rhythm and lead approach. The intro features double stops and bends that defined his raw, expressive blues style.

Stevie Ray Vaughan

SRV's Texas shuffle in E that became his signature song. The main riff features a driving thumb bass on the low E string with syncopated double stops on top, requiring precise coordination between bass and treble voices.

Elmore James

Elmore James' electrifying slide riff in open D tuning adapted here for standard tuning. This triplet-based boogie pattern is the foundation of electric slide guitar and has been borrowed by countless blues and rock artists.

Albert King

Albert King's 1967 signature riff in C#m. This Booker T. Jones-penned classic features one of the most recognizable blues riffs ever, built around a punchy low-string figure that Cream later covered to great acclaim.

Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters' swaggering one-chord blues vamp in A. Built on a driving stop-time riff with stinging double stops, this 1955 answer to Bo Diddley's "I'm a Man" became a blues anthem.

John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker's hypnotic 1962 boogie riff in E. A raw, repetitive one-chord groove driven by his trademark foot-stomping rhythm. Simple but incredibly infectious.

Howlin' Wolf

Howlin' Wolf's 1956 one-chord masterpiece built on a droning open E boogie riff. Hubert Sumlin's guitar work is raw and primal, using repetition and slight variations to create a hypnotic trance.

Led Zeppelin / Willie Dixon

Willie Dixon's slow blues, immortalized by Led Zeppelin on their debut. In the key of A, Page's version features searing bends and a swinging 12/8 feel that showcases his blues mastery.

Jimi Hendrix

Hendrix's masterful chord-melody intro in Em. Each chord is embellished with hammer-ons and grace notes, blending rhythm and lead into a flowing, almost harp-like texture that remains one of guitar's greatest moments.

Jimi Hendrix

The opening wah-drenched riff in E that defines psychedelic blues-rock. Hendrix uses a combination of muted scratches, bends, and aggressive picking to create one of the most powerful guitar intros ever recorded.

Stevie Ray Vaughan

SRV's slow blues tour de force in G. Originally by Larry Davis, Vaughan transformed it with his impossibly thick tone and aggressive string bending, making it his signature slow blues showcase.

Stevie Ray Vaughan

A cool, jazzy minor blues groove in Am from the Couldn't Stand the Weather album. The clean-toned intro riff shows SRV's versatility beyond his usual overdriven sound.

Stevie Ray Vaughan

The funky blues-rock riff from SRV's In Step album. A tight, rhythmic groove in Bb that blends staccato muting with crisp double stops, showcasing SRV's funk-influenced side.

Big Bill Broonzy

An 8-bar blues standard in the key of A, recorded by Big Bill Broonzy in 1941 and later popularized by Little Walter and Eric Clapton. The mellow, rolling riff is a perfect intro to jazz-blues phrasing.

B.B. King

B.B. King's up-tempo shuffle blues in Bb, a staple of his live performances for decades. Originally by Memphis Slim, B.B. made it his own with stinging single-note runs and his unmistakable vibrato.

Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters' electrifying up-tempo blues in E, a crowd favorite and the ultimate blues jam song. The driving shuffle riff uses open-string boogie patterns that get the whole room moving.

Howlin' Wolf

Hubert Sumlin's ferocious boogie riff in A that Hendrix later adapted for "The Killing Floor" at Monterey. A driving, aggressive shuffle that is the backbone of Chicago blues-rock.

Gary Moore

Gary Moore's soaring minor blues ballad in Am. The emotional intro melody features sustained bends and silky vibrato, blending rock power with deep blues feeling in one of the genre's most beloved modern instrumentals.

Elmore James / SRV

Elmore James' classic slide blues in open position, later given a fiery treatment by SRV. The melody in the key of E features weeping string bends that perfectly capture the song's mournful title.

Freddie King

Freddie King's 1961 instrumental that became a blues-rock guitar anthem. The bouncy, swinging riff in E mixes shuffle rhythms with walking bass lines, and was a huge influence on Clapton and the British blues boom.

Junior Wells

Junior Wells' classic up-tempo Chicago blues shuffler in E, featuring Buddy Guy on guitar. The punchy, staccato riff drives one of the most fun and energetic blues jams in the canon.

Otis Rush

Otis Rush's 1958 West Side Chicago blues landmark in Gm. The Latin-tinged minor blues riff, later covered by Clapton with Bluesbreakers, features a haunting melody with a rumba-like feel that was revolutionary for its time.

Freddie King

Freddie King's explosive up-tempo blues in E, written by Sonny Thompson. The driving intro riff combines double stops with a relentless shuffle that Clapton later revived to great success.

Howlin' Wolf

Willie Dixon's brooding one-chord blues recorded by Howlin' Wolf in 1960. Hubert Sumlin's eerie, chromatic guitar figures create an unsettling vibe that Cream later exploded into an epic psychedelic jam.

Robert Petway / Jimi Hendrix

A Delta blues staple from the 1940s given new life by Muddy Waters and then Hendrix as "Catfish Blues." The droning open E riff evokes the deep Mississippi Delta and the primal roots of electric blues.

Leroy Carr

Leroy Carr's 1934 melancholy blues classic in E, later recorded by Clapton and many others. The gentle fingerpicked melody captures the lonely, pre-dawn feeling perfectly, bridging piano blues to the guitar tradition.

Joseph Kosma

The quintessential jazz standard, often the first tune jazz students learn. This chord melody arrangement in Em walks through the circle-of-fourths progression (Am7-D7-Gmaj7-Cmaj7-F#m7b5-B7-Em) that defines the song.

Bart Howard

Made famous by Frank Sinatra, this standard's melody sits beautifully on the guitar. Played here in the key of C/Am, the flowing eighth-note melody outlines the chord changes with elegant simplicity.

Kenny Dorham

A Latin jazz classic in Cm that blends bossa nova rhythm with jazz harmony. The melody is paired with chord voicings showing the Cm to Fm to Dm7b5-G7 progression that gives this tune its bittersweet character.

Gerald Marks / Seymour Simons

A Tin Pan Alley classic from 1931 that remains a jazz jam session staple. The melody in C major moves through bright major and dominant 7th changes, making it an ideal vehicle for learning jazz phrasing on guitar.

George Gershwin

From Porgy and Bess, this is one of the most recorded songs in history. The haunting minor melody in Am uses just a few notes to create an unforgettable theme, perfect for expressive guitar interpretation with bends and vibrato.

Paul Desmond / Dave Brubeck Quartet

Written in 5/4 time by saxophonist Paul Desmond, this became the best-selling jazz single ever. The melody in Ebm is adapted here for guitar, capturing the distinctive rhythmic feel that makes this piece instantly recognizable.

Miles Davis

The opening track from Kind of Blue, the best-selling jazz album of all time. The famous two-chord modal vamp uses quartal voicings (built in 4ths) that became a cornerstone of modern jazz guitar harmony.

Antonio Carlos Jobim

Jobim's bossa nova masterpiece, one of the most recorded songs worldwide. The melody in F major floats over lush Fmaj7 and G7 harmonies, capturing the gentle sway of the Brazilian bossa nova rhythm on guitar.

Thelonious Monk

Monk's haunting masterpiece in Eb minor, the most recorded jazz composition of all time. The chromatic melody weaves through lush altered dominant chords, demanding precise voicings and a deep feel for rubato.

Rodgers & Hart

A timeless ballad from the Great American Songbook. The melody in Cm descends chromatically over a minor-major7 to minor7 progression, creating one of the most beautiful harmonic movements in jazz.

Victor Young

A sophisticated standard from the 1944 film The Uninvited. The changes move through numerous key centers with half-diminished and altered dominant chords, making it a rite of passage for jazz guitarists.

Cole Porter

Cole Porter's elegant standard featuring a hypnotic repeated-note melody over shifting harmonies. The Ab pedal tone against changing chords in the verse creates a mesmerizing tension unique in the jazz repertoire.

Erroll Garner

Erroll Garner's gorgeous ballad, popularized by Johnny Mathis. The sweeping melody in Eb major rises and falls gracefully over rich major 7th and dominant 9th chord voicings, a must-know for jazz guitar.

Ray Charles

Hoagy Carmichael's composition immortalized by Ray Charles. This soulful melody in F major uses gentle bends and slides over I-vi-ii-V changes, bridging the gap between jazz balladry and soul.

Antonio Carlos Jobim

Jobim's lush bossa nova in D major with a flowing melody that rises and falls like ocean waves. The chord progression features beautiful chromatic inner-voice movement through Dmaj7, Bbdim, Am7, and D7b9 changes.

Antonio Carlos Jobim

Meaning "Out of Tune," this bossa nova classic in F features chromatic lines and unexpected harmonic twists. The melody playfully bends pitch against rich extended chords, embodying bossa nova sophistication.

Duke Ellington

Ellington's swinging standard, co-written with Billy Strayhorn and Johnny Mercer. The melody outlines ii-V pairs that shift up by half steps, creating that sophisticated uptown elegance on guitar.

Johnny Green

One of the most harmonically rich standards in jazz. The melody in Db major moves through unexpected key centers and substitutions, providing a deep study in chord-melody arrangement for guitar.

Morgan Lewis

A bebop essential whose changes became the basis for Charlie Parker's "Ornithology." The melody in G major moves through descending key centers, making it a great vehicle for learning jazz movement across the fretboard.

Bronislau Kaper

From the 1947 film Green Dolphin Street, this standard alternates between Latin and swing feels. The A section features dramatic whole-step key shifts that challenge the guitarist to navigate smoothly between tonal centers.

Charlie Parker

A blazing bebop head based on the changes to "Indiana." Parker's lightning-fast melody in Ab major is a supreme technical challenge, demanding fluid position shifts and precise articulation at tempo.

George Shearing

George Shearing's tribute to the legendary Birdland jazz club. This swinging melody in Fm moves through classic ii-V-I patterns with a singable theme, perfect for developing jazz phrasing on guitar.

Duke Ellington

Ellington's most romantic composition, famously recorded with John Coltrane. The melody in F rises from minor to major with yearning chromatic movement, creating one of the most beautiful chord-melody pieces for guitar.

Miles Davis

The only blues on Kind of Blue, this 12-bar in Bb features a simple but unforgettable head. The melody uses bluesy bends and a call-and-response structure, making it one of the most accessible jazz blues for guitar.

Thelonious Monk

Monk's angular theme that served as the closing number at the Five Spot. Built on chromatic half-step chord pairs, the dissonant intervals and rhythmic displacement define Monk's unique pianistic style adapted for guitar.

Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy's exotic Afro-Cuban jazz classic. The signature bass line alternates between Eb7 and Dm, while the melody leaps through daring intervals. The interlude features one of bebop's most thrilling breaks.

John Coltrane

Coltrane's legendary harmonic gauntlet, simplified for guitar. The tune cycles through three key centers a major third apart (B, G, Eb) at breakneck speed, revolutionizing jazz harmony forever.

Chick Corea

The iconic rubato introduction to Chick Corea's fusion masterpiece, inspired by Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez. This classical-flavored passage in B Phrygian builds tension before the explosive theme.

Herbie Hancock

From Hancock's Empyrean Isles album, this funky jazz classic uses just four chords. The Fm7 vamp groove is one of the most sampled jazz phrases in hip-hop history, making it essential for any modern guitarist.

Herbie Hancock

Hancock's first hit from Takin' Off, blending blues and jazz with a funky groove. The signature riff in F uses a bluesy call-and-response pattern over a 16-bar blues form that defined hard bop's funky side.

Herbie Hancock

The infectious bass line from Head Hunters that defined jazz-funk. This Bb minor groove played on the lower strings is one of the most recognizable bass riffs in music, perfect for building finger independence and timing.

Duke Ellington / Billy Strayhorn

The signature theme of the Ellington orchestra, written by Billy Strayhorn. The melody outlines a C major to D7#11 movement with a bright Lydian flavor, swinging through classic big band changes.

Duke Ellington

One of the earliest swing-era anthems from 1931. The punchy Gm melody with its iconic "doo-wah" riff drives through a classic minor swing progression, full of syncopated energy and rhythmic vitality.

Duke Ellington

Ellington's atmospheric 1930 ballad featuring his signature voicing technique with muted brass and clarinet. The dreamy Ab major melody floats over lush chromatic chord movement, evoking deep melancholy.

Duke Ellington

A 1932 masterwork of harmonic sophistication. The melody descends chromatically through a chain of ii-V progressions in multiple keys, demanding careful voice leading and a refined, unhurried touch.

Thelonious Monk

Monk's deceptively simple Bb blues theme from 1954. The melody uses a characteristic ascending chromatic line that defines the head, while the underlying changes follow a standard 12-bar blues form with Monk's angular phrasing.

Thelonious Monk

Monk's iconic 12-bar blues in F, recorded in 1951. The angular melody is built on a distinctive chromatic cell that repeats and transposes through the blues changes, embodying Monk's genius for making the simple profound.

Thelonious Monk

A 1947 Monk composition built on a repeated rhythmic motif that toggles between F and Gb major. The playful, insistent melody creates tension through semitone displacement, a hallmark of Monk's compositional wit.

Milt Jackson

A quintessential F blues head by vibraphonist Milt Jackson, recorded on a legendary 1954 Miles Davis session. The simple, swinging melody is built from blues scale fragments that are instantly memorable and deeply groovy.

Sonny Rollins

A swinging Bb blues from the legendary 1956 session where Rollins and Coltrane traded solos. The head features a rhythmically inventive melody built on simple blues vocabulary with Rollins' signature motivic development.

Sonny Rollins

Rollins' up-tempo rhythm changes contrafact in Bb from 1954. Built over I Got Rhythm changes, the syncopated melody bounces with bop energy, demanding fast chord-tone navigation and rhythmic precision.

John Coltrane

A driving minor blues in Cm dedicated to bassist Paul Chambers, from the 1959 Giant Steps album. The powerful melody surges with Coltrane's trademark intensity over a fast minor blues progression.

John Coltrane

Coltrane's modal masterpiece based on the AABA form of So What, with the same Dm to Ebm structure. The melody is built from the D Dorian mode, creating a hypnotic, meditative quality ideal for extended improvisation.

John Coltrane

Coltrane's exquisite 1959 ballad dedicated to his first wife, featuring a melody that floats serenely over a pedal-point bass. The lush upper-structure voicings shift while the bass remains static, creating a dream-like harmonic suspension.

John Coltrane

Coltrane's landmark 1961 modal reharmonization of the Rodgers and Hammerstein waltz. Transformed from a Broadway show tune into a soaring soprano sax exploration over Em and Emaj vamps, it became one of his most beloved recordings.

John Coltrane

Originally composed by Mongo Santamaria, Coltrane's 1963 version transformed this Afro-Cuban tune into a jazz standard. The 6/8 feel and minor pentatonic melody over a hypnotic Fm vamp create an irresistible rhythmic momentum.

Miles Davis

Miles' 1958 modal landmark that preceded Kind of Blue. The melody alternates between G Dorian and A Aeolian modes in an AABBA form, marking the shift from chord-based to scale-based jazz improvisation.

Miles Davis

A 6/8 blues in G from the 1959 Kind of Blue sessions. The languid, swaying melody floats over a hypnotic bass riff while the changes shift between G7, C7, and D7#9, creating one of the most accessible modal jazz pieces.

Miles Davis

Miles' medium-up bop tune in Eb from 1954, one of his most frequently performed originals. The angular melody navigates sophisticated ii-V-I progressions with characteristic Davis economy, never using a note more than necessary.

Miles Davis

Written by Miles for Cannonball Adderley but immortalized by Bill Evans, this Em tune features a dramatic descending melody over unexpected chord shifts. The haunting minor theme became a cornerstone of Evans' repertoire.

Miles Davis

A compact 12-bar form in Cm from 1954 that cycles through four key centers. The melody is elegant in its simplicity, tracing a path through Cm, F, Bb, and Eb major with characteristic Miles directness.

John Coltrane

The title track from Coltrane's 1957 Blue Note debut as a leader. This hard bop blues in Eb features a powerful, riff-based melody with a three-note ascending motif that drives relentlessly forward like a locomotive.

Herbie Hancock

Hancock's 1965 modal jazz landmark built entirely on suspended dominant chords. The open, floating melody evokes the vastness of the ocean, moving through four sus4 voicings that never resolve, creating endless harmonic suspension.

Herbie Hancock

From the same 1965 Maiden Voyage album, this through-composed piece features one of jazz's most sophisticated harmonic journeys. The melody weaves through constantly shifting tonal centers with fluid grace, like a dolphin arcing through waves.

Wayne Shorter

Shorter's 1966 minor blues in 6/4 time from the Miles Smiles album. The haunting Cm melody unfolds over a waltz-like pulse with unexpected harmonic turns, blending post-bop complexity with deeply emotional storytelling.

Wayne Shorter

The title track from Shorter's 1964 masterpiece. Built on a dark, mysterious Cm theme with angular intervallic leaps and dense altered dominant voicings, this composition epitomizes the adventurous spirit of 1960s post-bop.

Chick Corea

A beautiful Corea ballad in Bb minor from 1966, featuring a long, singing melody that moves through unexpected harmonic territory. The lyrical theme demonstrates Corea's gift for writing lines that sound both composed and improvised.

Chick Corea

The explosive flamenco-jazz opening from Return to Forever's 1972 debut. The fiery E Phrygian theme builds with rapid scalar passages and percussive strumming, fusing Spanish guitar traditions with jazz fusion intensity.

Weather Report

Joe Zawinul's iconic 1977 jazz-funk anthem opening with its unmistakable synth riff. The celebratory G major melody built on stacked fourths has become one of the most recognized themes in all of jazz fusion.

Weather Report

Jaco Pastorius's legendary bass composition from Heavy Weather (1977), arranged here for guitar. The rapid 16th-note theme demands extraordinary precision, weaving through chromatic lines that showcase Jaco's revolutionary fretless technique.

Cannonball Adderley

Joe Zawinul's soul-jazz classic recorded live in 1966. The simple, gospel-inflected Bb melody over a funky electric piano vamp became a surprise pop hit, bridging the gap between jazz, soul, and R&B.

Horace Silver

Silver's 1965 bossa-infused hard bop classic with its instantly recognizable Fm melody. Inspired by his Cape Verdean father's music, the Latin-tinged theme blends Brazilian rhythm with bluesy jazz harmony in a timeless groove.

Horace Silver

Silver's 1955 gospel-drenched hard bop anthem in F. The joyful, churchy melody bounces over a shuffle feel, combining blues shout tradition with bop sophistication in one of the most exuberant jazz heads ever written.

Charles Mingus

Mingus's 1959 elegy for Lester Young, one of the most moving compositions in all of jazz. The mournful Eb melody moves through deeply chromatic harmony with voice-leading so rich it sounds like a choir, demanding absolute emotional commitment.

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

Bobby Timmons's 1958 call-and-response gospel blues masterpiece in Fm. The churchy, soulful melody alternates between a plaintive cry and a shouting response, becoming the definitive hard bop anthem and Blakey's signature tune.

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

Benny Golson's rousing 1958 Bb blues with a military march feel. The strutting melody marches confidently over a shuffle rhythm, combining marching band swagger with hard bop blues, creating an irresistibly joyful theme.

Joe Henderson

Henderson's gorgeous 1963 bossa nova-influenced melody in Am. The lyrical, flowing theme moves with graceful Brazilian phrasing through a series of ii-V progressions in different keys, blending bossa warmth with jazz harmonic depth.

Joe Henderson

Henderson's 1964 avant-garde masterpiece built on a series of major7#11 chords moving in minor thirds. The angular, wide-interval melody leaps through these shifting tonal planes with fierce intensity, pushing the boundaries of hard bop.

Ray Noble

The 1938 standard whose blazing chord changes spawned the bebop revolution. Charlie Parker's legendary double-time improvisations over this Bb major tune at breakneck tempos defined the new vocabulary of jazz and remain the ultimate test of technique.

Charlie Parker

A blistering contrafact on Indiana's changes, attributed to Parker though likely composed by Miles Davis. The serpentine Ab major melody twists through rapid-fire eighth notes with dizzying chromatic bebop lines at breakneck speed.

Charlie Parker

Parker's 1946 masterwork in F major, considered one of the greatest bebop compositions. The melody navigates a complex web of ii-V progressions through multiple keys with fluid chromaticism that set the standard for modern jazz composition.

Charlie Parker

Parker's iconic F blues from the landmark 1945 Savoy sessions. The head is a masterclass in bebop blues phrasing, decorating the 12-bar form with chromatic enclosures and rhythmic displacement that transformed the blues vocabulary forever.

Charlie Parker

Parker's 1945 F blues with a riff-based head that became one of the most influential melodies in bebop. The deceptively simple theme, built from blues scale fragments, was so catchy it was later adapted into the R&B hit "The Hucklebuck."

Charlie Parker

Co-written with trumpeter Benny Harris, this 1946 contrafact on How High the Moon in G is one of Parker's most performed compositions. The soaring melody takes flight with dazzling arpeggiated lines and chromatic bebop enclosures.

Charlie Parker

Parker and Dizzy Gillespie's blazing 1946 rhythm changes contrafact in Bb. The furious unison melody races through the I Got Rhythm form at blistering tempos, packed with characteristic bebop vocabulary and chromatic passing tones.

Anonymous

One of the most recognized classical guitar pieces. The melody on the high E string rings over arpeggiated chords in E minor.

J.S. Bach

From Lute Suite No. 1, BWV 996. A beloved Baroque dance piece widely performed on classical guitar.

Ludwig van Beethoven

The iconic opening theme of Beethoven's Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor, arranged for solo guitar.

J.S. Bach

From the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (BWV Anh. 114). Originally attributed to Bach, now credited to Christian Petzold.

Johann Pachelbel

A simplified guitar arrangement of Pachelbel's famous Canon. Capo 2 places it in D major using open C shapes.

Ludwig van Beethoven

The haunting opening of Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# minor, arranged for guitar. Arpeggiated triplets over a bass line.

J.S. Bach

From Cantata BWV 147. The flowing triplet melody is one of the most recognizable themes in all of classical music.

J.S. Bach

BWV 999, originally for lute. A rapid arpeggiated study in D minor that showcases right-hand technique.

Francisco Tarrega

One of Tarrega's most beloved short pieces. A tender, lyrical work in E major with a contrasting B section in E minor.

Francisco Tarrega

A simplified arrangement of Tarrega's tremolo masterpiece. The melody is presented without the full tremolo technique.

Francisco Tarrega

A beautiful mazurka in E minor. One of Tarrega's most popular teaching pieces with elegant melodic phrasing.

Francisco Tarrega

The haunting opening theme of Tarrega's Arabic-influenced serenade in D minor. Rich with Moorish melodic flavor.

Isaac Albeniz

The iconic opening of Asturias with its driving repeated-note pattern in B minor. Originally for piano, transcribed masterfully for guitar.

Heitor Villa-Lobos

A sweeping arpeggio study in E minor. This etude develops right-hand technique through wide-stretching chord shapes.

Heitor Villa-Lobos

Known as the "Choro" etude. Features a beautiful melody over a rhythmic bass pattern, evoking Brazilian popular music.

Heitor Villa-Lobos

Subtitled "Lyrical Melody," this prelude is a homage to the Brazilian country-dweller. Rich in emotion and harmonic color.

Stanley Myers

The gentle main theme from the film "The Deer Hunter." A beautifully lyrical piece that has become a staple of classical guitar.

Johann Sebastian Bach

The famous opening prelude from the Well-Tempered Clavier. Arranged for guitar with flowing arpeggiated chords.

Johann Sebastian Bach

The sublime second movement from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major. Arranged for solo guitar with the singing melody intact.

Johann Sebastian Bach

The opening of Bach's Two-Part Invention No. 1 in C major. A brilliant contrapuntal study adapted for solo guitar.

Johann Sebastian Bach

The iconic Prelude from Bach's first cello suite in G major. Transcribed for guitar, retaining the flowing arpeggiated character.

Erik Satie

Satie's dreamy, atmospheric masterpiece. The gentle, floating melody and lush harmonies translate beautifully to guitar.

Claude Debussy

A simplified guitar arrangement of Debussy's moonlit reverie from Suite Bergamasque. Captures the ethereal, impressionistic mood.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The lively Rondo alla Turca from Piano Sonata No. 11, simplified for guitar. A spirited and instantly recognizable melody.

Ludwig van Beethoven

A complete guitar arrangement of the beloved theme from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, with melody and bass accompaniment.

Antonio Vivaldi

The joyful opening theme of Vivaldi's "Spring" concerto. Bright and celebratory, arranged for solo guitar.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The famous opening of Mozart's Serenade No. 13 in G major. A bright, energetic theme perfect for guitar.

Frederic Chopin

Chopin's posthumous waltz in A minor (B.150). A melancholic and graceful waltz, beautifully suited to guitar.

George Frideric Handel

The stately Sarabande from Handel's Keyboard Suite in D minor. A majestic and solemn dance, famously used in the film "Barry Lyndon."

Johann Sebastian Bach

The companion piece to the famous Minuet in G Major from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. Elegant and slightly somber.

Fernando Sor

A melodic study by the father of classical guitar. Sor's etudes remain essential repertoire for developing technique and musicality.

Kansas

Kerry Livgren's iconic fingerpicking pattern. The repeating Travis-style picking over C, Cmaj7, Cadd9, and Am chords.

The Beatles

Paul McCartney's fingerstyle masterpiece from the White Album. Uses a bass line walking up against an open G chord shape.

Eric Clapton

Clapton's deeply emotional fingerstyle ballad. The intro combines melody notes with open string bass accompaniment in A major.

Mason Williams

A tour-de-force instrumental from 1968. The famous opening riff drives through Am with rapid-fire bass runs and melody.

Fleetwood Mac

Lindsey Buckingham's signature fingerpicking pattern. Capo 3 with a flowing C-G/B-Am-G/B progression.

Simon & Garfunkel

Paul Simon's classic folk fingerpicking in C with capo 2 (sounds in D). A steady bass-and-strum Travis picking pattern.

Led Zeppelin

Jimmy Page's dramatic arpeggiated intro. Descending bass notes under an Am chord shape give this piece its haunting quality.

Metallica

James Hetfield's famous open-string arpeggio intro in Em. A perfect beginner fingerstyle piece using open strings.

Led Zeppelin

Jimmy Page's immortal arpeggiated intro in A minor. The descending chromatic bass line under fingerpicked arpeggios is one of the most recognized guitar passages ever written.

Randy Rhoads

A gentle classical-style acoustic piece from Blizzard of Ozz. Randy Rhoads showcases his classical training with this delicate D major fingerpicked instrumental.

Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen's acoustic tapping tour-de-force from Van Halen II. This excerpt captures the rapid hammer-on and pull-off flurries on nylon string guitar.

Tommy Emmanuel

A brief excerpt from Tommy Emmanuel's virtuosic fingerstyle showpiece. Rapid alternating bass with percussive slaps and harmonics define this piece.

Chet Atkins

A Chet Atkins Travis picking classic in C major. The alternating thumb bass drives a bouncy melody on the treble strings, epitomizing the Atkins fingerpicking style.

Chet Atkins

Chet Atkins' legendary solo guitar arrangement. The melody, bass line, and harmony are all played simultaneously using his signature Travis picking technique.

Elizabeth Cotten

Elizabeth Cotten's iconic folk fingerpicking standard in C major. Originally played left-handed upside-down, the alternating bass pattern drives this timeless train song.

Merle Travis

An excerpt from Merle Travis' blazing instrumental showpiece. The signature Travis picking thumb drives a relentless alternating bass while melody notes fly on the treble strings.

Rolling Stones

Keith Richards' beautiful arpeggiated intro in A minor. The gentle fingerpicked chords descending through Am, E7, Gsus4, G, F, C create an unforgettable opening.

Pink Floyd

A haunting classical-style fingerpicked piece from The Wall. The simple Am arpeggio pattern builds an atmosphere of isolation and longing.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

John Frusciante's gentle fingerpicked intro in Am. The arpeggiated pattern cycles through Am, C, G, and F with a warm, open feel perfect for the road.

Breaking Benjamin

The clean fingerpicked intro from Breaking Benjamin's hit. A simple but effective arpeggiated pattern in Am that builds tension before the distortion kicks in.

Anonymous

The E major variation of the famous Spanish Romance. The melody shifts to a brighter key while maintaining the signature three-note arpeggio pattern over bass notes.

Ludwig van Beethoven

A fingerstyle guitar arrangement of Beethoven's beloved Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor. The main theme melody plays on the upper strings over arpeggiated bass notes.

Judy Garland

A gentle fingerstyle arrangement of Harold Arlen's timeless melody from The Wizard of Oz. The wide melodic intervals capture the song's sense of yearning and wonder.

Johann Pachelbel

A fuller fingerstyle arrangement of Pachelbel's Canon. Capo 2 places the piece in D major using open chord shapes. The famous descending bass line anchors flowing arpeggios.

Yiruma

A simplified guitar arrangement of Yiruma's famous piano piece in A major. The flowing arpeggios and gentle melody capture the original's serene, water-like quality.

Yann Tiersen

The iconic piano theme from the film Amelie, arranged for fingerstyle guitar in E minor. The hypnotic repeating arpeggio pattern creates a dreamy, nostalgic atmosphere.

Japanese Traditional

The beloved Japanese folk melody arranged for fingerstyle guitar. The pentatonic scale and open strings evoke the beauty of cherry blossom season.

Isaac Albeniz

A simplified arrangement of Albeniz's Asturias (Leyenda). The driving tremolo-like pattern on the B string against the bass captures the flamenco intensity of this Spanish masterpiece.

Johnny Cash

The iconic boom-chicka-boom train riff in E. Johnny Cash's 1955 classic that became a country standard. The intro uses a simple blues-based riff on the low strings.

Johnny Cash

The mariachi-inspired horn melody transcribed for guitar. Written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore, this melody in G is instantly recognizable.

Old Crow Medicine Show

The catchy intro strum pattern based on the G-D-Em-C chord progression. Originally sketched by Bob Dylan, completed by Ketch Secor. Capo 2 for original key.

John Denver

The gentle fingerpicked intro melody in the key of A (capo 2, played as G shapes). John Denver's 1971 anthem of West Virginia is a campfire essential.

Dolly Parton

The haunting minor-key intro riff in Am. Dolly Parton's 1973 classic features one of the most recognizable guitar intros in country music, built on a descending Am pattern.

Billy Ray Cyrus

The simple two-chord riff that defined early 90s line dancing. Uses just A and E chords in a repeating pattern. Perfect for absolute beginners.

Merle Haggard

The classic Bakersfield country intro lick in D. Merle Haggard's 1968 autobiographical tale features a twangy intro that sets up the driving shuffle rhythm.

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson's 1980 signature road song melody played in E. The breezy, upbeat melody line captures the free-spirited vibe of life on tour.

Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks' 1990 honky-tonk anthem in A. The instantly recognizable bass-note intro walks down from A to E, setting up one of the most crowd-pleasing sing-along country songs of all time.

Kenny Rogers

Don Schlitz's storytelling masterpiece, made iconic by Kenny Rogers in 1978. The simple, rolling melody in G (capo 2) is perfect for acoustic fingerpicking and is a campfire classic.

George Jones

Often called the greatest country song ever written. Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman's heartbreaking ballad in G (capo 1) features a simple, mournful melody that George Jones delivered with devastating emotion.

Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam's 1986 neo-traditional country anthem in A. The twangy intro riff mixes Bakersfield-style double stops with a driving country shuffle, paying tribute to Buck Owens and the Telecaster tradition.

Townes Van Zandt

Townes Van Zandt's masterful outlaw country ballad in D, later a hit for Willie and Merle. The gentle picking pattern over D-G-A changes tells one of country music's most poetic and mysterious stories.

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson's 1975 stripped-down nylon-string classic in E. Fred Rose wrote this in 1945, but Willie's sparse, fingerpicked arrangement became definitive, proving that less is more in country music.

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton's soulful blues-country crossover in A. Originally by David Allan Coe, Stapleton's 2015 CMA performance made this the modern country-blues standard with its smooth, R&B-influenced guitar intro.

Zac Brown Band

Zac Brown Band's feel-good country hit from 2008. Played with a capo at the 2nd fret, the G-C-D progression with a lilting picking pattern captures the simple pleasures of Southern living.

Florida Georgia Line

Florida Georgia Line's bro-country mega-hit from 2012 in B. A simple power chord progression that helped define the pop-country sound of the 2010s, accessible even for complete beginners.

Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean's 2011 country-rap crossover hit in Em. The laid-back, arpeggiated guitar riff blends country storytelling with hip-hop rhythm, creating a new template for modern country.

Sam Hunt

Sam Hunt's smooth 2017 country-pop hit. The simple fingerpicked pattern with a capo at 4 uses an Em-C-G-D loop that defined the laid-back, half-spoken country style of the late 2010s.

Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett's romantic 2015 ballad in A (capo 2, played as G shapes). The gentle arpeggiated picking and warm chord voicings make this a modern country love song staple.

Tim McGraw

Lori McKenna's beautifully written 2016 ballad performed by Tim McGraw. A capo-4 arrangement with simple open chords and a gentle strum creates the warm, intimate feel of this life-lesson anthem.

Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney's breezy 2016 duet with Pink. The open-chord strumming pattern in G captures the carefree summer vibe that Chesney is known for, perfect for warm-weather acoustic sessions.

Joe Nichols

Joe Nichols' fun 2005 honky-tonk hit in G. The bouncy intro riff with its country shuffle feel is classic Nashville, blending humor with traditional country guitar work.

George Strait

George Strait's 1983 rodeo ballad in A, one of the quintessential Texas country songs. The gentle arpeggio-based intro perfectly sets the scene of a lonesome cowboy driving through the night.

Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks' emotional 1990 ballad in G by Tony Arata. The understated fingerpicked intro builds to one of country music's most powerful and philosophical statements about love and loss.

Brooks & Dunn

Brooks & Dunn's 1992 line-dance anthem in E. The twangy, driving intro riff combines country shuffle with a rockabilly edge that put honky-tonk music back on the radio in the 90s.

Alan Jackson

Alan Jackson's 1993 summer anthem in C. The fast, twangy intro riff is a masterclass in country guitar picking, blending rapid-fire double stops with a propulsive rhythm that demands dancing.

Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash's 1956 pledge of fidelity, built on his signature boom-chicka rhythm. The song famously modulates through several keys, and the humming intro sets up one of country's most recognizable melodies.

Johnny Cash

Stan Jones' 1948 cowboy classic, famously recorded by Johnny Cash. The haunting Am melody with its dramatic minor-key tension evokes the image of ghostly cattle drives across a stormy sky.

Tom Petty

Tom Petty's gentle 1994 acoustic gem in F, straddling the line between country and folk-rock. The simple, heartfelt fingerpicking and open voicings make this a beautiful meditation on freedom and belonging.

The Beatles

The gentle piano intro arranged for guitar in C. Paul McCartney's 1970 gospel-tinged ballad uses a timeless C-G-Am-F progression.

Oasis

The iconic 90s Britpop intro riff with capo on 2nd fret. Noel Gallagher's 1995 anthem uses suspended chords that ring together beautifully.

Eagles

The legendary arpeggiated intro in Bm. Don Felder's 1977 fingerpicked masterpiece uses a descending bass line with arpeggiated chords. One of the most iconic guitar intros ever.

Ben E. King

The iconic bass-driven melody adapted for guitar in A. Ben E. King's 1961 soul classic with one of the most famous bass lines in popular music.

Leonard Cohen

The beautiful fingerpicking pattern in C. Leonard Cohen's 1984 masterwork uses an arpeggiated pattern that follows the famous chord progression referenced in the lyrics.

The Beatles

The melody of the most covered song in history, arranged for guitar. Paul McCartney's 1965 ballad originally tuned down a whole step, presented here in standard tuning in G.

The Beatles

The opening vocal melody of the Beatles' epic 1968 single arranged for guitar in F. Paul McCartney wrote this song to comfort John Lennon's son Julian during his parents' divorce.

The Cranberries

The crunchy distorted intro chord riff in Em. Dolores O'Riordan's 1994 protest song features power chords with a distinctive strumming pattern. Iconic 90s alternative rock.

Queen

The iconic opening vocal melody from Queen's 1975 opus arranged for guitar. This haunting piano-based intro in Bb is one of the most recognizable melodies in rock history.

Queen

The gospel-inspired chord intro from Queen's 1976 anthem. Freddie Mercury's passionate plea features rich harmony and a driving rhythm guitar pattern in Ab major.

Queen & David Bowie

The legendary bass riff from the 1981 Queen and David Bowie collaboration. John Deacon's syncopated D major bassline became one of the most sampled riffs in music history.

David Bowie

The haunting acoustic intro from Bowie's 1969 masterpiece about Major Tom. The Fmaj7 to Em arpeggiated chord pattern creates an ethereal, floating quality perfect for the space theme.

David Bowie

The driving rhythm guitar pattern from Bowie's 1977 Berlin-era anthem. Robert Fripp's sustained feedback guitar over a D-G-C pattern created one of rock's most uplifting moments.

David Bowie

The iconic acoustic riff from the 1972 Bowie classic. Mick Ronson's guitar work features a descending chromatic line over open G and D shapes that defines the glam rock sound.

David Bowie

The sweeping piano melody from Bowie's 1971 masterpiece arranged for guitar. Rick Wakeman's dramatic ascending melody in F major is one of the most beautiful melodies ever written.

Bruce Springsteen

The synth-inspired guitar riff from Springsteen's 1984 hit. This Born in the U.S.A. track features a bouncy rhythm pattern that captures the restless energy of the song.

Bruce Springsteen

The harmonica-inspired opening melody from Springsteen's 1975 classic arranged for guitar. This Born to Run opener in C major evokes the open road and youthful longing.

Billy Joel

The beloved harmonica and piano melody from Billy Joel's 1973 signature song arranged for guitar. This waltz-time melody in C major tells the story of characters in a piano bar.

Elton John

The wistful piano melody from Elton John's 1972 space ballad arranged for guitar. Bernie Taupin's lyrics about isolation paired with this Em-based melody create a timeless atmosphere.

Elton John

The iconic piano intro melody from Elton John's 1971 ballad arranged for guitar. Made famous again by the singalong scene in Almost Famous, this C major melody is pure nostalgia.

Elton John

The bouncy piano riff from Elton John's 1972 nostalgic rocker arranged for guitar. This upbeat G major pattern captures the 50s rock and roll feel that Elton was paying tribute to.

Elton John

The tender piano melody from Elton John's breakthrough 1970 ballad arranged for guitar. This simple but beautiful Eb melody showcases the gift of Elton and Bernie's early songwriting.

Toto

The memorable keyboard melody from Toto's 1982 classic arranged for guitar. David Paich's synth intro riff in A major has become one of the most beloved melodies of the 80s.

Queen

The exuberant piano melody from Queen's 1978 feel-good anthem arranged for guitar. Freddie Mercury's joyful F major melody is pure musical euphoria and a karaoke favorite worldwide.

Ricky Martin

The driving Latin-pop guitar riff from Ricky Martin's 1999 worldwide smash. This E minor power chord pattern with palm muting launched the Latin pop explosion of the late 90s.

Hanson

The infectious pop hook from Hanson's 1997 debut hit. This bright A major chord progression driven by piano and guitar became the defining bubblegum pop anthem of the late 90s.

Spice Girls

The vocal melody hook from the Spice Girls' 1996 debut single arranged for guitar. This B major melody from the chorus became the best-selling single by a female group ever.

Natalie Imbruglia

The strummed acoustic intro from Natalie Imbruglia's 1997 breakout hit. This F-Am-Bb-C progression became one of the most recognizable acoustic pop patterns of the late 90s.

Goo Goo Dolls

The shimmering open-string riff from the Goo Goo Dolls' 1998 City of Angels ballad. Originally in open tuning, this standard tuning arrangement captures the soaring D-based arpeggio pattern.

Goo Goo Dolls

The clean acoustic arpeggio from the Goo Goo Dolls' 1995 breakthrough hit. This D-Cadd9-G pattern with ringing open strings defined the jangly alternative pop sound of the mid-90s.

Goo Goo Dolls

The driving guitar riff from the Goo Goo Dolls' 1998 Dizzy Up the Girl single. This Em-based pattern with hammer-ons creates the propulsive energy that made this a 90s radio staple.

Third Eye Blind

The instantly recognizable bouncy guitar riff from Third Eye Blind's 1997 debut single. This G major eighth-note pattern defined the sunny California pop-rock sound of the late 90s.

Third Eye Blind

The gentle fingerpicked intro from Third Eye Blind's 1997 emotional hit. This F-C-Am-G pattern builds from soft arpeggios into a powerful chorus about hope and connection.

Semisonic

The clean electric guitar riff from Semisonic's 1998 singalong anthem. Dan Wilson's G-D-Am-C progression became the universal closing-time song for bars and venues everywhere.

Santana ft. Rob Thomas

The sizzling Latin rock guitar riff from Santana's 1999 comeback hit. Carlos Santana's Am groove with Rob Thomas's vocals dominated the charts and won multiple Grammy Awards.

Blind Melon

The bright and happy guitar riff from Blind Melon's 1992 hit famous for its bee girl video. This E major pattern with hammer-ons is one of the most cheerful riffs of the 90s.

Sublime

The laid-back acoustic strumming pattern from Sublime's 1996 posthumous hit. Bradley Nowell's simple two-chord D-G groove embodies the carefree SoCal reggae-punk vibe perfectly.

Sublime

The clean reggae-rock intro from Sublime's 1996 fan favorite. This E-G#m-C#m-B progression with its bouncy upstroke rhythm is a staple of 90s alternative radio and beach parties.

Coolio

The haunting Stevie Wonder-sampled melody from Coolio's 1995 Dangerous Minds soundtrack hit arranged for guitar. The Cm-based melody over Pastime Paradise is dark and cinematic.

Nirvana

The clean melody version of the verse from Nirvana's 1991 generation-defining anthem. Kurt Cobain's simple four-chord riff in F minor changed music forever and defined the grunge era.

R.E.M.

The iconic mandolin riff from R.E.M.'s 1991 crossover hit arranged for guitar. Peter Buck's arpeggiated Am pattern brought alternative rock to the mainstream and became an MTV staple.

R.E.M.

The jangly guitar riff from R.E.M.'s 1991 pop anthem with Kate Pierson of the B-52s. This bright F#m-A-B-E progression captures the song's irresistibly upbeat, sunny spirit.

Tears for Fears

The shimmering clean guitar intro from Tears for Fears' 1985 new wave classic. This D-based arpeggio with its signature hammer-on defined the sound of 80s synth-pop guitar.

Tears for Fears

The melancholic synth melody from Tears for Fears' 1982 debut hit arranged for guitar. Later covered hauntingly by Gary Jules for Donnie Darko, this Em-G-D-A pattern is beautifully sad.

a-ha

The legendary synth riff from a-ha's 1985 worldwide hit arranged for guitar. This fast keyboard melody in A minor with its dramatic leaps became one of the most iconic hooks of the 80s.

Modern English

The shimmering new wave guitar pattern from Modern English's 1982 romantic anthem. This C-G-Am-F progression with its chiming eighth notes became the quintessential 80s love song.

The Cure

The quintessential jangly guitar riff from The Cure's 1987 pop masterpiece. Robert Smith's bright A major intro riff with its bouncing single-note line is one of the greatest guitar hooks ever written.

The Cure

The bouncy post-punk guitar riff from The Cure's 1979 debut single. Robert Smith's bright A major pattern with palm-muted downstrokes defined the early Cure sound before their goth phase.

Depeche Mode

The gritty blues-influenced guitar riff from Depeche Mode's 1989 crossover hit. Martin Gore's raw slide-style riff in E was a departure for the synth-pop band and became a rock radio staple.

Depeche Mode

The ethereal synth melody from Depeche Mode's 1990 Violator masterpiece arranged for guitar. This Eb-Cm-Bb pattern floats above Martin Gore's clean guitar arpeggios in the original.

New Order

The legendary synth bass riff from New Order's 1983 electronic dance classic arranged for bass guitar. This pulsing D minor pattern became the best-selling 12-inch single of all time.

Joy Division

The haunting synth melody from Joy Division's 1980 post-punk masterpiece arranged for guitar. This D major keyboard line by Bernard Sumner is one of the most emotionally powerful hooks in music history.

Ed Sheeran

The infectious percussive riff from Ed Sheeran's 2017 mega-hit. Played on the higher strings in C#m, this staccato pattern drives the entire song and is instantly recognizable worldwide.

Ed Sheeran

The smooth R&B-influenced intro riff in D. Ed Sheeran's 2014 love ballad features a soulful chord melody pattern inspired by Marvin Gaye, with sliding double stops.

Ed Sheeran

The gentle fingerpicked intro from Ed Sheeran's 2017 wedding anthem. Played with capo on 1st fret using G shapes, this romantic arpeggio pattern sets the mood for the entire song.

Adele

The haunting piano melody arranged for guitar from Adele's 2011 heartbreak anthem. With capo on 2nd fret, this fingerpicked pattern in A captures the emotional piano arpeggios.

Adele

The driving guitar riff from Adele's 2011 powerhouse hit. Capo 3, played with aggressive strumming on Am shapes. The gritty acoustic guitar drives this song's intense energy.

Vance Joy

The catchy ukulele-style intro adapted for guitar from Vance Joy's 2013 indie pop hit. Capo 1, using Am-G-C shapes with a bouncy strumming feel. A perfect beginner song.

The Lumineers

The stomping folk-pop anthem from The Lumineers' 2012 debut. Simple open C and G chords with percussive strumming create an irresistible singalong. One of the easiest pop songs to learn.

Jason Mraz

The laid-back reggae-influenced strumming pattern from Jason Mraz's 2008 feel-good hit. The B-F#-G#m-E progression with a relaxed island groove made this a worldwide summer anthem.

Plain White T's

The sweet fingerpicked intro from Plain White T's 2006 acoustic love letter. A gentle pattern in D using two-note picking on adjacent strings. The simplicity is what makes it beautiful.

Pink Floyd

The iconic acoustic intro from Pink Floyd's 1975 tribute to Syd Barrett. This beautiful melody in G uses bends, hammer-ons and a 12-string feel. One of the greatest acoustic intros in rock history.

Tom Petty

The jangly open-string intro from Tom Petty's 1989 solo classic. With capo on 3rd fret, the Dsus4-D pattern over an open D string creates the song's trademark shimmering quality.

Don McLean

The gentle strummed intro from Don McLean's 1971 epic about the day the music died. The G-Am-C progression with simple arpeggios builds into one of the most famous opening verses in music.

A-ha

The iconic synth riff from A-ha's 1985 new wave classic arranged for guitar. This fast-paced melody line jumps across strings and is a great picking exercise. One of the most recognizable melodies of the 80s.

The Police

Andy Summers' legendary arpeggiated riff from The Police's 1983 hit. The clean add9 chord pattern in Ab became one of the most imitated guitar parts in pop music. Deceptively tricky to play cleanly.

Journey

The famous piano intro riff arranged for guitar from Journey's 1981 arena rock anthem. Jonathan Cain's keyboard pattern translates beautifully to guitar with two-note intervals in E.

Bon Jovi

The talk box-driven intro riff from Bon Jovi's 1986 anthem arranged for guitar. Richie Sambora's iconic Em-C-D-Em riff uses power chords and becomes the backbone of this arena classic.

Neil Diamond

The iconic horn-line riff adapted for guitar from Neil Diamond's 1969 singalong classic. The ascending melody leading into the famous "bah bah bah" is a must-know for any guitarist playing at gatherings.

The Killers

The driving indie rock intro riff from The Killers' 2004 debut hit. Dave Keuning's clean guitar pattern in Db weaves through chord tones with a restless energy that perfectly matches the song's jealousy theme.

Oasis

The dreamy arpeggiated intro from Oasis's 1996 Britpop epic. Noel Gallagher's shimmering clean guitar weaves through A-Asus4 patterns. At over 7 minutes, the song builds from delicate picking to a massive wall of sound.

Snow Patrol

The gorgeously simple open-string riff from Snow Patrol's 2006 emotional anthem. Played entirely on the A string with open strings ringing, this is one of the most accessible guitar parts ever written.

Coldplay

The tender organ melody arranged for guitar from Coldplay's 2005 emotional masterpiece. Building from a whisper to a roar, the song's opening melody in Eb is heartbreakingly beautiful.

Coldplay

The shimmering acoustic intro from Coldplay's 2000 breakthrough hit. Jonny Buckland's arpeggiated pattern in B uses open strings ringing against fretted notes to create the song's signature sparkle.

Coldplay

The melancholic piano riff arranged for guitar from Coldplay's 2002 hit. The Dm-Bb-F-C progression played as gentle arpeggios captures the song's theme of wanting to go back to the start.

Coldplay

The urgent, pulsing piano riff adapted for guitar from Coldplay's 2002 Grammy-winning hit. The repeating Eb-Bb-Fm pattern drives forward with relentless energy. A great exercise in rapid arpeggiation.

Coldplay

The triumphant string-driven melody arranged for guitar from Coldplay's 2008 hit. The Db-Eb-Ab-Fm progression creates an epic, orchestral feel. Chris Martin wrote it imagining a fallen king.

Kings of Leon

The soaring arena rock riff from Kings of Leon's 2008 breakthrough. The clean, ringing open-string arpeggios in C create an anthemic sound that filled stadiums worldwide. A modern rock essential.

Kings of Leon

The driving riff from Kings of Leon's 2008 rock hit. Using open E with a funky rhythm, the guitar part combines muted strums with ringing chords for an infectious groove.

Train

The bright, ukulele-inspired intro from Train's 2009 pop hit. With capo on 4th fret, the simple C-G-Am-F progression is played with a light strumming pattern that mimics the original ukulele part.

OneRepublic

The rhythmic guitar picking pattern from OneRepublic's 2013 chart-topper. The Am-C-G-F progression is picked in an arpeggiated style that builds momentum throughout the verse.

Foster the People

The groovy bass-line driven riff adapted for guitar from Foster the People's 2011 indie hit. The dark, whistleable melody over Dm-F-C-G creates a deceptively catchy sound. One of the 2010s' most recognizable hooks.

Imagine Dragons

The thunderous intro from Imagine Dragons' 2012 alternative rock anthem. The heavy Bm-D-A-E power chord progression creates a massive, apocalyptic sound that defined the band's early career.

Imagine Dragons

The gentle picked intro from Imagine Dragons' 2013 emotional ballad. The arpeggiated pattern in D uses open strings to create a haunting, atmospheric quality before the song explodes into the chorus.

George Ezra

The bouncy, upbeat strumming pattern from George Ezra's 2014 folk-pop hit. Using a simple F-Bb-C progression with a rhythmic strum, this song's charm lies in its simplicity and Ezra's deep vocal.

George Ezra

The feel-good summer anthem from George Ezra's 2018 hit. Capo 3, played with simple open chords G-D-Em-C and an easygoing strum. The song's joy comes from its effortless, laid-back feel.

Justin Bieber

The slick fingerpicked pattern from Justin Bieber's 2015 Ed Sheeran-penned hit. The precise picking on the higher strings over an E progression creates a cool, nonchalant feel that perfectly matches the lyrics.

Sam Smith

The gospel-influenced chord pattern from Sam Smith's 2014 soulful ballad. The Am-F-C progression is played with a simple, clean strum that lets the vocal shine. Three chords and powerful emotion.

John Legend

The beautiful piano melody arranged for guitar from John Legend's 2013 wedding favorite. The Em-C-G-D progression carries one of the most romantic melodies of the decade.

Christina Perri

The delicate piano intro arranged for guitar from Christina Perri's 2011 Twilight ballad. The fingerpicked Bb-F pattern creates a timeless, romantic quality that made it a modern wedding standard.

Ed Sheeran

The nostalgic fingerpicked intro from Ed Sheeran's 2015 emotional ballad. The gentle arpeggios in E create a warm, memory-laden atmosphere. The song builds from intimate picking to a soaring chorus.

Ed Sheeran

The explosive electric guitar intro from Ed Sheeran's 2017 nostalgia anthem. The soaring lead line over D-A-Bm-G power chords captures the euphoria of childhood memories. A rare Sheeran rocker.

Camila Cabello

The infectious Latin-flavored melody from Camila Cabello's 2017 smash hit. The Gm-Eb-D pattern creates a sultry, Cuban-inspired hook that dominated radio worldwide. Simple but incredibly catchy.

The Weeknd

The pulsing synth melody arranged for guitar from The Weeknd's 2020 retro-80s smash. The driving Fm-Cm-Eb-Bb progression creates an unstoppable nocturnal energy that became the biggest hit of the 2020s.

Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

The emotional fingerpicked intro from the 2018 A Star Is Born duet. The Em-D-G-C pattern uses open string arpeggios that build from intimate whisper to a soaring vocal crescendo. Won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

Lewis Capaldi

The emotional piano ballad arranged for guitar from Lewis Capaldi's 2019 heartbreak anthem. The C-G-Am-F progression carries one of the most powerful vocal performances of the decade.

Tones and I

The quirky vocal melody arranged for guitar from Tones and I's 2019 viral phenomenon. The distinctive, bouncy melody over F#m-D-A-E became one of the most-streamed songs in Spotify history.

The Killers

The iconic indie rock anthem with a driving guitar riff that defined a generation.

The Killers

A high-energy new wave rock track with sharp, syncopated guitar work.

Arctic Monkeys

A blistering debut single with rapid-fire riffs and punk energy.

Arctic Monkeys

A sultry, heavy riff-driven track with a hypnotic groove.

The White Stripes

One of the most recognizable riffs in rock, played on an open A string.

The White Stripes

A ferocious blues-rock assault with wild bends and heavy distortion.

The Strokes

A garage rock classic with a catchy dual-guitar interplay.

The Strokes

An urgent, driving riff that showcases tight rhythm guitar playing.

Muse

A dazzling chromatic riff that races up the neck with relentless energy.

Muse

A punishing bass-driven riff adapted for guitar, requiring speed and precision.

Linkin Park

The defining nu-metal anthem built on a memorable piano riff adapted for guitar.

Linkin Park

A brooding, atmospheric track with clean arpeggios and heavy power chords.

Linkin Park

A heavy, emotionally charged nu-metal track with haunting clean sections.

My Chemical Romance

An epic emo-rock anthem with a triumphant marching intro and soaring power chords.

My Chemical Romance

A dark, fast-paced emo anthem with driving palm-muted riffs and melodic breaks.

Fall Out Boy

A pop-punk classic with an infectious arpeggiated intro and crunchy power chords.

Fall Out Boy

A bouncy pop-punk track with rhythmic palm-muted verses and big open choruses.

Paramore

A high-energy pop-punk anthem with a blazing opening riff and furious strumming.

Kings of Leon

A massive arena rock hit built on simple open chords and a driving rhythm.

Kings of Leon

A soaring anthem with shimmering open chord voicings and emotional dynamics.

Franz Ferdinand

A two-part song with a dramatic intro that shifts into a danceable post-punk groove.

The Hives

A frantic garage-punk riff with relentless energy and swagger.

Queens of the Stone Age

A heavy desert rock riff with tricky rhythmic shifts and crunchy distortion.

System of a Down

A chaotic nu-metal masterpiece with rapid tempo changes and aggressive riffing.

System of a Down

An intense alt-metal track with acoustic interludes and crushing distorted sections.

Coldplay

A beautiful piano ballad adapted for guitar with gentle arpeggiated chords.

Coldplay

An instantly recognizable piano riff translated to guitar with rhythmic arpeggios.

Amy Winehouse

A haunting retro-soul classic with dark minor chord progressions on guitar.

Gorillaz

A funky, dark groove with a memorable bass line adapted for guitar and melodic breaks.

The Kooks

Infectious indie pop hit from Brighton's The Kooks. A singalong anthem of the mid-2000s indie boom.

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran's massive 2017 hit built on a percussive muted-string riff and Caribbean-tinged rhythm. One of the best-selling digital singles of all time.

Ed Sheeran

A smooth soul-influenced ballad from the 2014 album Multiply. The chord progression and fingerpicked fills showcase Sheeran's acoustic versatility.

Ed Sheeran

A tender waltz-time ballad from the 2017 album Divide. The gentle fingerpicking over open chords makes this a beautiful beginner-friendly piece.

Adele

Adele's powerful 2011 breakout hit from the album 21. The driving acoustic guitar riff underpins one of the most iconic vocal performances of the decade.

Adele

A heart-wrenching piano ballad from 2011, arranged for fingerstyle guitar. The arpeggiated chords capture the melancholy and emotional depth of the original.

Hozier

Hozier's 2013 breakout gospel-blues anthem. The raw fingerpicked intro and driving strummed chorus blend folk, soul, and rock into a modern classic.

Lorde

Lorde's minimalist 2013 debut single that topped charts worldwide. The sparse, dark guitar arrangement mirrors the stripped-back production of the original.

Tame Impala

A funky psychedelic groove from Tame Impala's 2015 album Currents. The bass-driven riff translated to guitar captures Kevin Parker's irresistible disco-psych fusion.

Tame Impala

A dreamy, swirling psychedelic track from the 2012 album Lonerism. The reversed-sounding chord progression creates a hypnotic, kaleidoscopic atmosphere.

Mumford & Sons

An explosive folk-rock anthem from the 2009/2010 debut album Sigh No More. The rapid banjo-style picking translated to guitar demands fast right-hand technique.

Mumford & Sons

A rousing folk-rock anthem from the 2012 album Babel. The driving open-string strum pattern and singalong chorus defined the folk revival movement.

The Lumineers

The Lumineers' infectious 2012 folk-pop debut hit. The simple strumming pattern and stomping rhythm make this one of the easiest and most fun songs to learn.

Vance Joy

Vance Joy's breezy 2013 ukulele-pop hit arranged for guitar. The bouncy strumming pattern over three simple chords is perfect for absolute beginners.

Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons' thunderous 2012 breakthrough hit from Night Visions. The heavy power-chord riff and driving rhythm captured a generation of arena-rock fans.

Imagine Dragons

A brooding, emotional ballad from the 2012 album Night Visions. The gentle arpeggiated verses build to a powerful chorus, showcasing dynamic contrast.

Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots' nostalgic 2015 hit from Blurryface. The clean melodic riff over minor chords captures the anxious energy of millennial disillusionment.

Twenty One Pilots

An upbeat reggae-influenced track from the 2015 album Blurryface. The bright arpeggiated chords and syncopated rhythm create an infectious island-pop feel.

The 1975

A shimmering synth-pop ballad from the 2016 album I Like It When You Sleep. The atmospheric clean guitar lines weave through layers of electronic production.

The 1975

A jangly, 80s-inspired pop-rock anthem from the 2016 album I Like It When You Sleep. The bright, reverb-drenched guitar riff channels post-punk new wave.

Royal Blood

A crushing bass-guitar duo riff from Royal Blood's 2014 debut. Mike Kerr's octave-splitting bass tone is recreated here with heavy distortion and low-string power.

Catfish and the Bottlemen

A driving indie-rock anthem from the 2014 debut album The Balcony. The jangly, overdriven riff and anthemic chorus defined the mid-2010s British guitar revival.

Tash Sultana

Tash Sultana's mesmerizing one-person-band viral hit from 2016. Layers of looped guitar, percussive slaps, and fluid lead lines create an extraordinary sonic landscape.

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish's genre-defying 2019 smash hit. The minimal, bass-heavy riff and whispered vocals redefined what pop music could sound like in the streaming era.

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish's ethereal 2015 debut single, written and produced by her brother Finneas. The dreamy, floating arpeggios evoke a sense of weightless wonder.

Lewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi's gut-wrenching 2018 power ballad. The simple piano-based progression translates beautifully to acoustic guitar with gentle fingerpicking.

Sam Smith

Sam Smith's soulful 2014 breakthrough hit from In the Lonely Hour. The gospel-influenced chord voicings and tender fingerpicking create an intimate atmosphere.

Gotye

Gotye's haunting 2011 global hit featuring Kimbra. The hypnotic xylophone-like riff translates to a mesmerizing fingerpicked guitar pattern over minor chords.

Walk the Moon

Walk the Moon's irresistible 2014 synth-rock anthem. The driving power chords and new-wave energy channel the best of 80s pop with a modern indie edge.

George Ezra

George Ezra's sunny 2014 folk-pop hit from Wanted on Voyage. The warm, strummed acoustic pattern and deep baritone vocal line make this a campfire favourite.

George Ezra

George Ezra's feel-good 2018 summer anthem from Staying at Tamara's. The upbeat strumming and singalong melody make this an instant crowd-pleaser.

Glass Animals

Dreamy synth-pop anthem that became a slow-burn worldwide hit.

Olivia Rodrigo

Heartbreak ballad that broke streaming records on release.

Olivia Rodrigo

Pop-punk influenced banger with aggressive guitar energy.

Olivia Rodrigo

Angsty punk-inspired opener with crunchy distorted riffs.

Harry Styles

Sunny funk-pop groove with an infectious guitar riff.

Harry Styles

Nostalgic synth-driven pop with a bittersweet guitar melody.

Dua Lipa

Disco-pop dance floor filler with a groovy bass-driven riff.

Dua Lipa

Funky nu-disco track with a driving bass line and rhythmic chops.

The Weeknd

80s-inspired synth anthem adapted into an iconic guitar riff.

The Weeknd

Retro new wave-tinged pop with a smooth melodic guitar hook.

Wet Leg

Quirky indie-rock debut with a deadpan vocal and catchy riff.

Wet Leg

Sardonic indie anthem with a fuzzy, repetitive guitar hook.

Sam Fender

Anthemic indie rock about working-class youth and resilience.

Sam Fender

Springsteen-esque rock anthem with soaring sax-inspired guitar.

Fontaines D.C.

Post-punk spoken word energy with a driving, angular guitar.

IDLES

Punk celebration of immigration with raw, chunky power chords.

Phoebe Bridgers

Indie rock road song with bright trumpet-like guitar melodies.

Mitski

Bittersweet indie pop with a deceptively simple clean guitar line.

Maneskin

Rock revival cover that exploded on TikTok with a gritty riff.

Maneskin

Sleazy glam-rock strut with a heavy, bluesy guitar groove.

Khruangbin

Psychedelic funk with a silky, reverb-drenched guitar melody.

Turnstile

Hardcore-meets-dream-pop crossover with shimmering guitar tones.

Inhaler

Anthemic indie rock from Dublin with soaring U2-esque guitars.

TV Girl

Lo-fi indie pop with dreamy, sample-based guitar textures.

Arctic Monkeys

Cinematic lounge-rock with jazz-inflected chord voicings.

Taylor Swift

Self-deprecating pop anthem with a bouncy, singalong guitar part.

Taylor Swift

Synth-pop banger with a euphoric bridge and bright guitar strum.

SZA

Smooth R&B with cinematic flair, adapted for clean guitar picking.

Sabrina Carpenter

Breezy summer pop earworm with a playful, retro guitar groove.

Beabadoobee

Dreamy bedroom pop with jangly guitars and 90s-tinged nostalgia.

The Beatles

One of the most covered songs in history, featuring a melancholic melody over simple chords.

The Beatles

A timeless anthem of hope built on a gentle piano-inspired chord progression.

The Beatles

George Harrison's masterpiece with a bright fingerpicking intro and uplifting melody.

The Beatles

A swampy, blues-driven riff showcasing Lennon's gritty vocal style.

The Beatles

An iconic opening chord launches this energetic early Beatles classic.

The Beatles

An epic ballad building from gentle verses to a massive sing-along coda.

The Rolling Stones

A dark, driving riff with Eastern-influenced sitar and relentless rhythm.

The Rolling Stones

A haunting open-tuned riff capturing the chaos and tension of the late sixties.

The Rolling Stones

A samba-infused groove with hypnotic percussion and provocative lyrics.

The Who

A raw power-chord anthem that defined teenage rebellion in the sixties.

Jimi Hendrix

A groundbreaking fuzz-drenched riff that redefined electric guitar tone.

Jimi Hendrix

Hendrix's definitive cover of Dylan with layered electric guitar textures.

Jimi Hendrix

A slow-burning chord descent that became Hendrix's breakout single.

The Doors

A brooding organ-driven classic with a signature guitar intro riff.

The Doors

A moody, rain-soaked groove with jazzy chords and atmospheric guitar.

Bob Dylan

A simple folk protest song with timeless questions and open chords.

Bob Dylan

A revolutionary six-minute epic that changed the face of popular music.

The Beach Boys

Brian Wilson's pocket symphony with lush harmonies and inventive structure.

The Beach Boys

A fun Chuck Berry-inspired surf rock anthem celebrating California beaches.

Simon & Garfunkel

A haunting folk classic with delicate arpeggios and poetic imagery.

Simon & Garfunkel

An upbeat folk-rock number made famous by The Graduate soundtrack.

CCR

A fierce protest rock anthem driven by punchy chords and raw energy.

CCR

A catchy three-chord rocker with a deceptively upbeat melody.

The Kinks

A proto-punk power chord riff that pioneered the distorted guitar sound.

The Animals

A folk-blues standard transformed into electric rock with iconic arpeggios.

Cream

Clapton's heavy blues-rock riff that became a cornerstone of classic rock.

Cream

A psychedelic blues masterwork featuring wah-wah guitar and vivid lyrics.

Steppenwolf

The original heavy metal thunder riff and biker anthem of the sixties.

Mamas & Papas

A wistful folk-pop classic yearning for warm California sunshine.

Buffalo Springfield

A protest-era classic built on a clean, hypnotic two-note guitar riff.

Led Zeppelin

The greatest rock epic ever recorded. A gentle arpeggio intro builds to a thunderous guitar solo finale.

Led Zeppelin

One of the most iconic riffs in rock history. Heavy blues-based power and swagger.

Led Zeppelin

A syncopated, bluesy riff with call-and-response vocals. Rhythmically complex and rewarding.

Led Zeppelin

An orchestral rock masterpiece with a hypnotic, driving riff in open tuning feel.

Pink Floyd

David Gilmour's legendary bends and soulful phrasing make this solo one of the all-time greats.

Pink Floyd

A heartfelt acoustic piece with gentle fingerpicking and open chord strumming.

Pink Floyd

A funky bass-driven riff in 7/4 time. The odd meter gives it a hypnotic, off-kilter groove.

Eagles

The iconic dual-guitar harmony outro solo and haunting arpeggiated intro define classic rock perfection.

Eagles

An easygoing country-rock anthem with bright open chords and a carefree strumming feel.

Eagles

A beautiful piano ballad adapted for guitar with arpeggiated chords and tender dynamics.

Fleetwood Mac

A hypnotic two-chord groove with shimmering arpeggios. Stevie Nicks' signature song.

Fleetwood Mac

The thunderous bass-driven breakdown is one of the most recognizable moments in classic rock.

Fleetwood Mac

A driving breakup anthem with aggressive strumming, power chords, and a memorable guitar hook.

Queen

A six-minute rock opera with ballad, opera, and hard rock sections. Brian May's guitar work is iconic.

Queen

The stomp-stomp-clap anthem. Minimalist and powerful, finishing with a blazing guitar solo.

Queen

An exuberant, fast-paced rocker with bright major chords and an irresistible energy.

AC/DC

The ultimate hard rock anthem. Simple power chords with Angus Young's unmistakable attitude.

AC/DC

Pure power chord fury with one of rock's most singable riffs. Dynamite indeed.

David Bowie

Mick Ronson's crunchy guitar defines this glam rock classic about a doomed alien rock star.

David Bowie

Robert Fripp's soaring feedback guitar and Bowie's impassioned vocal create a timeless anthem.

Ramones

The song that launched punk rock. Four simple power chords played at breakneck speed.

The Clash

Post-punk perfection with urgent power chords and a driving rhythm. A punk rock anthem for the ages.

Black Sabbath

A fast, relentless metal riff that helped define the genre. Tony Iommi at his most urgent.

Black Sabbath

The heavy, plodding riff that every beginning guitarist learns. Simple yet devastatingly effective.

Lynyrd Skynyrd

From gentle ballad to explosive guitar solo, this Southern rock epic is the ultimate encore song.

Lynyrd Skynyrd

The three-chord Southern rock anthem with a distinctive opening riff every guitarist must know.

Deep Purple

The most recognized guitar riff of all time. Four notes that changed music forever.

Derek and the Dominos

Eric Clapton and Duane Allman's fiery dual-guitar masterpiece driven by unrequited love.

Elton John

A soaring piano ballad beautifully arranged for guitar with gentle arpeggios and open voicings.

Heart

Nancy Wilson's aggressive riff and Ann Wilson's powerhouse vocals make this a hard rock classic.

Guns N' Roses

One of the most iconic guitar riffs ever written, featuring Slash's legendary intro.

Guns N' Roses

A hard-driving anthem with galloping rhythms and an accelerating finale.

Guns N' Roses

A menacing riff that opens with a haunting feedback slide into heavy power chords.

Bon Jovi

An 80s rock anthem with talk box intro and an uplifting key change chorus.

Bon Jovi

A cowboy-inspired power ballad featuring 12-string acoustic and steel guitar vibes.

Def Leppard

A massive arena rock hit with chunky riffs and an unforgettable sing-along chorus.

Def Leppard

Layered guitars and vocal harmonies create the quintessential Def Leppard anthem.

Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen's synth-driven hit with an iconic keyboard riff adapted for guitar.

Van Halen

A hard-charging rocker with dive bombs, crunchy riffs, and Eddie's signature flair.

U2

A mesmerizing shimmer of delay-driven arpeggios over a simple four-chord progression.

U2

A politically charged anthem driven by martial drums and sharp staccato chords.

U2

The Edge's delay-drenched chiming riff builds into one of rock's greatest crescendos.

The Cure

A shimmering pop masterpiece with one of the most recognizable guitar lines in new wave.

The Cure

An early Cure classic with jangly, upbeat guitar work and an infectious melody.

Depeche Mode

A gritty blues-rock riff from an electronic band that became a rock staple.

Depeche Mode

An atmospheric synth-pop gem with a clean guitar riff adapted from the keyboard melody.

A-ha

The synth riff that defined the 80s, transcribed for guitar with rapid position shifts.

Metallica

A thrash metal masterpiece with relentless downpicking and complex structural shifts.

Metallica

A crushing mid-tempo metal anthem with thunderous bass intro and heavy power chords.

Dire Straits

Mark Knopfler's fingerpicking masterclass with jazz-inflected leads over a minor groove.

Dire Straits

A crunchy overdriven riff that became one of the first MTV music video sensations.

The Smiths

Johnny Marr's tremolo-drenched guitar creates a hypnotic, swirling wall of sound.

INXS

A minimal funk-rock groove with a sliding single-note riff that oozes cool.

Tears for Fears

A clean, sparkling guitar riff over lush synths that defined 80s pop sophistication.

The Police

Andy Summers' clean arpeggiated riff is one of the most sampled in music history.

Journey

The ultimate arena rock anthem with a piano riff adapted for guitar and soaring vocals.

Queen & David Bowie

The immortal bass line and vocal interplay between Freddie Mercury and David Bowie.

Soft Cell

A dark synth-pop cover of a Northern soul classic with a minimal guitar arrangement.

Duran Duran

New wave meets funk guitar with syncopated chords and Andy Taylor's punchy riffs.

Toto

A lush arrangement with interlocking guitar and keyboard parts that evokes vast landscapes.

Nirvana

The anthem that launched grunge into the mainstream with its iconic power chord riff.

Nirvana

A haunting clean-tone riff built on a simple two-string pattern that defines early 90s alternative.

Nirvana

Dynamic shifts between quiet verses and explosive choruses define this Nevermind classic.

Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam's breakthrough hit driven by Mike McCready's searing guitar solo and open chord work.

Pearl Jam

An emotionally devastating ballad with arpeggiated chords and one of rock's greatest vocal performances.

Oasis

The quintessential campfire song built on a beautiful descending chord pattern with a capo.

Oasis

A Britpop anthem with a piano-inspired intro adapted for guitar and singalong chorus.

Oasis

An epic seven-minute Britpop journey with jangly arpeggios and soaring power chords.

Radiohead

Four simple chords and a devastatingly raw vocal make this Radiohead's most recognizable song.

Radiohead

A brooding OK Computer classic with jazzy chord voicings and a haunting descending progression.

Radiohead

A glockenspiel-inspired arpeggio pattern that creates a lullaby-like atmosphere of quiet despair.

Green Day

Fast punk-pop power chords and Billie Joe's anxious lyrics about panic attacks.

Green Day

A laid-back punk groove with a four-chord loop that never gets old.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

John Frusciante's masterful chord melody intro and Kiedis's ode to Los Angeles loneliness.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

A melodic Frusciante riff exploring the dark side of Hollywood over clean arpeggios.

Foo Fighters

Dave Grohl's post-Nirvana masterpiece with its driving drop-D riff and dynamic shifts.

Foo Fighters

An uplifting rock anthem with a memorable riff and a feel-good sing-along chorus.

Blur

A two-minute blast of distorted power chords and the iconic "woo-hoo!" shout.

The Verve

A sweeping orchestral-rock anthem built on a looping string sample and soaring guitar layers.

Alanis Morissette

A furious alt-rock breakup anthem driven by Flea's bass and aggressive guitar stabs.

Smashing Pumpkins

Shimmering layered guitars and a dreamy atmosphere capture the nostalgia of suburban youth.

Smashing Pumpkins

An ironic anthem of despair disguised as an upbeat alt-rock classic with a soaring chorus.

R.E.M.

Peter Buck's iconic mandolin-inspired riff adapted for guitar, a 90s alternative essential.

Weezer

Power pop perfection with crunchy chords and Rivers Cuomo's nerdy charm.

Blink-182

A pop-punk earworm with simple power chords and one of the catchiest riffs of the late 90s.

Third Eye Blind

An infectiously upbeat riff hiding darker lyrical themes, a late-90s radio staple.

Sublime

A laid-back ska-punk groove with a two-chord shuffle that captures endless summer vibes.

No Doubt

Gwen Stefani's heartbreaking ska-pop ballad with a memorable minor-key chord progression.

Cranberries

Dolores O'Riordan's powerful protest song driven by distorted open chords and her iconic vocal style.

Soundgarden

Chris Cornell's haunting grunge masterpiece with unusual chord voicings and a surreal atmosphere.

Traditional (American)

A sweeping American folk song about the Shenandoah River. One of the most beautiful melodies in the American folk tradition.

Traditional (Irish/W.B. Yeats)

W.B. Yeats' poem set to a traditional Irish melody. A tender, wistful song of lost love and regret.

Traditional (British)

A haunting folk song also known as "O Waly Waly." Its melody has been used in countless arrangements and settings.

Traditional (British/Appalachian)

One of the oldest and most widespread ballads in English. A tragic tale of unrequited love dating back centuries.

Traditional (Appalachian)

A haunting Appalachian love song with Scottish origins. "Black is the color of my true love's hair" — a timeless declaration.

Traditional (Sea Shanty)

The quintessential sea shanty with a driving rhythm. "What shall we do with a drunken sailor, early in the morning?"

Traditional (Scottish/Irish)

Also known as "Will Ye Go Lassie Go." A gorgeous Scottish folk song about love and the beauty of the highlands.

Traditional (Irish)

The unofficial anthem of Dublin, also known as "Cockles and Mussels." A beloved waltz about a fishmonger's daughter.

Traditional (Irish/Scottish)

A farewell song of great beauty, traditionally sung at the end of a gathering. Predates and inspired "Auld Lang Syne."

Traditional (Irish)

An Irish rebel song about the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin. Hauntingly beautiful with a minor-key melody.

Traditional (Irish)

A classic Irish folk song about a highwayman betrayed by his lover. Later popularized by Thin Lizzy and Metallica.

Traditional (English)

A sailor's farewell song from the great port city of Liverpool. A bittersweet melody of departure and longing.

Traditional (English)

An allegorical folk song personifying barley as a man who suffers, dies, and is reborn as beer and whisky. Ancient and deeply symbolic.

Traditional (Irish/Patrick Kavanagh)

Patrick Kavanagh's poem set to the air of "The Dawning of the Day." One of the finest Irish songs of the 20th century.

Traditional (Irish)

A hauntingly ethereal Irish folk song with an otherworldly quality. The melody moves in a dreamlike, modal fashion.

Traditional (Scottish)

"You take the high road and I'll take the low road." A beloved Scottish song of parting, set against the beauty of Loch Lomond.

Traditional (Scottish)

A classic Scottish folk song longing for a faraway love. The soaring melody of the chorus is instantly recognizable.

Traditional (Scottish)

A Scottish love song written for Annie Laurie of Maxwelton. One of the most popular songs of the Victorian era.

Traditional (American Civil War)

A Civil War era love song whose melody was later used for Elvis Presley's "Love Me Tender." Sweet and nostalgic.

Stephen Foster

Stephen Foster's last great composition, published after his death in 1864. A lilting waltz of tender longing.

Traditional (Shaker)

A Shaker hymn composed by Elder Joseph Brackett in 1848. Made famous by Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring." Joyful simplicity.

Traditional (American/Canadian)

"Come and sit by my side if you love me." A cowboy classic of farewell and longing from the American West.

Traditional (English)

A beloved English folk song in 3/4 time, often attributed to Henry VIII. Beautiful fingerpicking piece.

John Newton

One of the most recognizable hymns ever written. A wonderful melody for practicing expression.

Traditional (English)

A traditional English ballad popularized by Simon & Garfunkel. Haunting melody in a minor key.

Traditional (American)

Classic American folk song made famous by The Animals. Iconic arpeggiated chord pattern.

Stephen Foster

A lively American folk classic by Stephen Foster. Fun, upbeat melody great for building speed.

Traditional (Irish)

The beloved Irish ballad set to the melody of Londonderry Air. Deeply expressive and emotional.

Robert Burns / Traditional

The traditional New Year's Eve song. A Scottish poem set to a folk melody, known worldwide.

Traditional (American)

An iconic gospel and jazz standard. Upbeat and joyful, great for learning rhythmic phrasing.