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 note ring out. To do this you need to hold down the 3 chord
voicings (B, G, and A) found in the riff . 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.
If you're on a budget you can download a free metronome program for Windows,
just click on the download button below.
