Towelie Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) GNR - SCOMRHCP - Under The BridgeJimi Hendrix - Little WingBlack Sabbath - War Pigs and ParanoidMetallica - Fade To BlackAerosmith - the whole of Rocks and Toys In The Attic Edited August 29, 2010 by Towelie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble's Bridge Pickup Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Meh, play what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 RHCP? I dunno man, and what about free bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 RHCP?!Under The Bridge is a classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satanisk_Slakt Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I am sure I can play them all, although I've only tried SCOM out of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 You guys got any others?I'm always looking out for great guitar songs to get stuck into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepsun Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) My list:Welcome to the JungleRocket QueenNovember RainBlack DogStairway to HeavenOut on the TilesWhole Lotta LoveThe OceanBlackenedOnePaint it BlackTouch MeLight My Fire (learn keyboard parts on guitar)Livin' On The EdgeWhat It TakesLove in an ElevatorAre You Gonna Go My Way....try those for startersedit: forgot to mention The Tea Party. One of the biggest influences on me after GNR.Look up youtube'd live versions of:The RiverHalcyon DaysThe BadgerMajestic SongTemptationTransmissionSister Awake Edited September 12, 2010 by zepsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 So basically respectable guitarists should learn songs that most people learn ?Besides, I'm into none of these bands. I love GnR and like the Aerosmith classics but RHCP, Metallica and Black Sabbath don't do anything for me.I think Hendrix has some very tasty material but I'd rather have his feel and flair than just know how to play some of his songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepsun Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) So basically respectable guitarists should learn songs that most people learn ?Besides, I'm into none of these bands. I love GnR and like the Aerosmith classics but RHCP, Metallica and Black Sabbath don't do anything for me.I think Hendrix has some very tasty material but I'd rather have his feel and flair than just know how to play some of his songs.No, every respectable guitarist doesn't learn these songs, but from my point of view these are what I feel, made me the guitar player I am.It's a point of view question, essentially... By learning Jimi's albums front to back, you will definitely get a comprehensive understanding of his style and flair, even when you go to create your own music. Doesn't mean you have to make every band a Jimi coverband.By all means, learn anything that makes you want to keep learning. That is the main thing. Edited September 12, 2010 by zepsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 forgot to mention The Tea Party. One of the biggest influences on me after GNR.Look up youtube'd live versions of:The RiverHalcyon DaysThe BadgerMajestic SongTemptationTransmissionSister AwakeHells yeah, also:Winter SolisticeTurn The Lamp Down LowHeaven Coming DownThe MessengerArmy AntsThe BazaarLullabyWriting's On The Wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Moon Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 tea party has some great songs. takes me back to grade 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthisriver Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Meh, play what you wantYeah, there are more than enough classic rock enthusiasts out there covering that stuff. I guess it's pretty entry level but I would fault anybody for not knowing any of those not for note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepsun Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Finally some Tea Party fans... I've never really ran into any on these boards before... they fuckin rocked.. Apparently JM wants a reunion soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble's Bridge Pickup Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Meh, play what you wantYeah, there are more than enough classic rock enthusiasts out there covering that stuff. I guess it's pretty entry level but I would fault anybody for not knowing any of those not for note. Well, there factually* are more than enough of them. YouTube is full of 14 year olds rocking GN'R tunes on their Epiphones and Marshall MGs (* I learnt this word from a tweet by Axl) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnrjanus Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 let's see what can I play.NightrainWelcome to the jungleSweet childParadise cityPatienceDon't cryKnocking on heavens doorLive and let dieNovember RainEstrangedBreakdown.Double talking Jive.my michellecivil warYesterdayspretty tied upChinese democracyThere was a timeBetterI.R.SCatcherProstituteThis I Loveyou could be mineso fineMaddySorryStreet of dreams.Used to love herNice boysSad but trueEnter sandmanWherever I may roamUnforgiven 2broken beat and scarrednothing else mattersbleeding meOutlaw turnTurn the pagesabra cadabraAm I evilUnder the bridgeCalifornicationCan't stopby the wayOthersidesnow (hey oh)dream onI don't wanna miss a thingAmazingthese are at least a few songs I can play on guitar. I can think of a few more or so but covers don't do it for me anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepsun Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 let's see what can I play..........these are at least a few songs I can play on guitar. I can think of a few more or so but covers don't do it for me anymore.It's not about what you can play when this question comes up. It's more about a significant song that you learned. A song that made you think differently about guitar or music in some way. The songs I listed all did that. I know 1000s of songs and forgot even more... Go back over your list and name 5 songs that really did something for you on guitar.And yes...learning covers (in my opinion) gets you about 20% of the way to 'amazing' in a musician's ears... after that it's what comes out of your head that makes you a killer guitar player.Regular folk think if you can string together 3 chords and make it sound reasonably like the CD, you must be a pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandyk Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) let's see what can I play..........these are at least a few songs I can play on guitar. I can think of a few more or so but covers don't do it for me anymore.It's not about what you can play when this question comes up. It's more about a significant song that you learned. A song that made you think differently about guitar or music in some way. The songs I listed all did that. I know 1000s of songs and forgot even more... Go back over your list and name 5 songs that really did something for you on guitar.And yes...learning covers (in my opinion) gets you about 20% of the way to 'amazing' in a musician's ears... after that it's what comes out of your head that makes you a killer guitar player.Regular folk think if you can string together 3 chords and make it sound reasonably like the CD, you must be a pro.5 songs that really signified milestones for me on the guitar:Smells Like Teen Spirit - first song I learned all the way through, also the song I became proficient with power chords.Sweet Child O Mine - the riff was one of the first things I learned on guitar, daunting thing to start out with but definitely got me off to a good start (took me a long while to get the solo though, still not perfect).Come Together - one of thse first few songs I learned, this one just really sticks out in my mind. I remember how cool I thought it was when I learned it but now its just another song in the catalog.Iron Man - first song I played that really made me feel like I was getting somewhere, especially the solo.Comfortably Numb - this one really made myself proud, I dont know many other songs with remotely challenging solos because the amount of time required to learn them makes me lose interest fairly quickly.My how this year flew by, it seems like it was just the other day I was sitting in my parent's basement showing my little brother how cool it was that I learned the riff to Back in Black. Think it wouldve been fun if I took a video or two of myself playing back then just so I can see how far Ive come. Edited November 20, 2010 by mrandyk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) Mine:1. Hero of The Day (Metallica): The first song I learned2. Dirt (Alice In Chains): I learned that a good riff requires more than 3 power chords being repeated over and over. It requires melody.3. Master Of Puppets (Metallica): This one taught me that the way you pick makes a huge difference: downpick it all the way...4. Combustion (Meshuggah): Complex song, polyrhythms. I was introduced to the world of ER's and baritone guitars thanks to this song.5. Rotten Apple (Alice In Chains): Thanks to this one, I noticed how effects and pedals are important in order to create the atmosphere you're looking for the song. Edited February 5, 2011 by Chewbacca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana_1991 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 self-respecting rock guitarist should know his own songs...Also, self-respecting rock guitarist should know how to play any song that he hears... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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