Below is the main riff for the song "Kryptonite"
by 3 Doors Down in tablature. Note the correct fingers
to use are included with the tab at the bottom of the
tab for your convenience. Practice the riff until you
get it to the point where it's starting to sound like
it's supposed to. It may take you awhile if you are
just learning to play, but don't get frustrated. Practice
is the name of the game, if you find yourself getting
frustrated put the guitar down for a minute. Anger and
frustration will only diminish your playing, not help
it.
Let each not ring out as long as you can. To do this
you need to hold down the chord voicing of with this
riff has 3 as in the picture below. The correct fingerings
are below the voicing.
Practice, Practice, Practice
Here is an audio sample of Chris, a GuitarAlliance.com
student, practice the riff. He's almost got it down!
Practicing To A Beat
Once you're able to play it all the way through you
can practice playing it along with a beat from a metronome
or a drum machine. A metronome is a simple device that
keeps the time by creating a regular beat, usually by
making a clicking noise for every beat. You can get
a metronome at any music store. They come in all shapes
and sizes, most notable is the traditional piano metronome
with it's swinging pendulum. Prices range from about
$10 all the way to $100+. There's no need to spend more
than $20 for one. Drum machines cost a little bit more,
but they're fun to practice with. You should get one
or the other, because developing good rhythm is very
important. A drum machine or metronome will do wonders
for your sense of rhythm.
In the audio example below is the intro to Kryptonite
being played in time with a drum machine. Keep practicing
until you get it up to speed!
Main Riff From Enter Sandman
The main riff from the song "Enter Sandman"
by Metallica is a fairly easy riff to learn to play
even for the novice guitarist.
Riff From Crazy Train
"Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osboure is probablly
the signature Randy Rhodes song. Rhodes, who died at
a young age in a freak plane crash, was Ozzy's first
guitarist in his solo career (Ozzy had been the original
lead singer for Black Sabbath). Randy Rhodes was a well
schooled guitarist who's music still influences other
players today.
While most of "Crazy Train" is a bit difficult
to play, the opening riff is rather easy to learn. Here
it is:
Fingerings
Intro To Redemption Song
"Redempiton Song" by the legendary Bob Marley
is a beautiful song with a memorable intro that's easy
to learn.
