70s Arena Rock Anthems

In the 70s rock concerts got so big they started to fill sports arenas! The era of arena rock had big stages, sound, lights and production to match the big halls and crowds that filled them. Learn how to play these iconic hits from AC/DC, Kiss, Kansas, and The Who!

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Highway To Hell AC/DC

Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch guitar that plays rhythm guitar throughout the song. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that digs into some scorching licks in the solo section.

Published: 03/14/2019 Upgrade
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You Shook Me All Night Long AC/DC

Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch guitar that plays rhythm guitar throughout the song. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that digs into some killer licks.

Published: 03/14/2019 Upgrade
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TNT AC/DC

Mike will show you the 2 guitars in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch guitar that plays rhythm guitar throughout the song. Guitar 2 is the lead guitar that digs into some scorching licks throughout.

Published: 03/14/2019 Upgrade
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Don't Fear the Reaper Blue Oyster Cult

In this nine lesson tutorial, Tom Finch will guide you through the various parts of the classic rock hit, "Don't Fear the Reaper" as made famous by Blue Oyster Cult. We'll examine the gear and tone, the classic hook, the pre-chorus and chorus chords and structure, tasty fills in the chorus, the intriguing form in the song and solo, the final chorus, and a play along at the end. Get out your cowbell!

Published: 10/20/2010 Upgrade
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Burnin' For You Blue Oyster Cult

In this extensive set of lessons, Mike Olekshy takes you through all the parts in the classic rock radio staple "Burnin' For You" as made famous by Blue Oyster Cult. Mike will explain the tone and effects used, and the power chord rhythm parts and harmonized motif in the intro plus the lead over the top. He'll then take you through the verse parts: the single note line and the chords that play at the same time. After that comes the pre-chorus and chorus and the licks within, plus the re-intro. You'll also learn the main solo in two parts, and the fills in the outro. The play along with the entire song with our custom backing track!

Published: 02/18/2011 Upgrade
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Surrender Cheap Trick

In this tutorial we're going to show you how to play the song "Surrender" as made famous by Cheap Trick in the late 1970's. Both a live and studio recording success for the band, "Surrender" continues it's success today by it's extensive use in TV shows, movies, and video games. Douglas Showalter is going to cover how to play all the rhythm guitar tracks as well as giving you a chance to work through each section before playing the full play-along at the end.

Published: 01/21/2010 Upgrade
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I Want You To Want Me Cheap Trick

In this tutorial we'll visit the live classic made famous by Cheap Trick in 1979, "I Want You To Want Me". Tom Finch will talk a bit about the gear and tone, then teach you the intro, the hook, the verses, pre-chorus, and chorus; the two solos; and the outro. Then we'll play it along with the full backing track.

Published: 08/16/2010 Upgrade
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Dream Police Cheap Trick

Mike will show you the guitar parts in this song, which include rock strumming approaches, catchy single note riffs, dynamics, and chord arpeggiation.

Published: 09/01/2016 Upgrade
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Slow Ride Foghat

In this set of lessons, Tom Finch will be teaching you the song "Slow Ride", by Foghat. Tom will give you an overview of the tune and talk about the gear and tones, then dig right into the classic main riff. Next up is the chorus, followed by a look at the verse and pre-chorus sections. The last three lessons will break down the post-chorus, the melody, and the outro, then we'll finish with a play along.

Published: 02/29/2012 Upgrade
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I Just Want To Make Love To You Foghat

Tom will show you the killer riffs and solo to this classic rock cover of a blues tune. There are lots of call and response lines, lots of tight riffing and some great sounding harmonized lines.

Published: 04/02/2015 Upgrade
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Fool For The City Foghat

Mike will show you all 4 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is the main crunch electric guitar that handles the rhythm riffs throughout the tune. Guitar 2 is the lead electric guitar that adds some killer licks and solos. Guitar 3 is also a lead guitar that appears in the reintro to add some tasty sounding harmonization to a killer lick. Finally, Guitar 4 is an acoustic guitar that appears in the interlude section to temporarily inject a country flavor to the arrangement.

Published: 02/16/2016 Upgrade
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Carry On Wayward Son Kansas

Welcome to a giant standard in the classic rock catalog. In this series, we'll explore how to take simple chords and scales and add a healthy dose of chops to learn Carry On Wayward Son. This tutorial will methodically break down all the major song riffs as well as the solos, the tempos and feels, the rhythmic elements, the tone and gear, and lots more. We hope you are warmed up!

Published: 10/15/2009 Upgrade
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Won't Get Fooled Again The Who

Mike will show you the single electric guitar layer in this tune that plays some iconic riffs and killer leads. The song opens with a single power chord and syncopated bouncy synth organ riff before the band crashes in with power chord accents. The verse and chorus feature equal part rhythm chord stabs and fill licks making for exciting guitar parts.

Published: 06/15/2017 Upgrade
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Baba O'Riley The Who

Mike will show you the 2 guitar layers in this song. Guitar 1 is a crunch rhythm guitar playing aggressive power chords. Guitar 2 is a lead guitar that digs into some tasty licks and melodies throughout. A capo placed on the first fret is required to play this song.

Published: 09/20/2017 Upgrade