Description

The Complete Idiot's Guide songbooks are crafted to help beginner guitarists start playing right away, focusing on the very songs that motivated them to learn the instrument. Each song is introduced with a lesson that highlights essential technical and musical elements, breaking down fingerings, patterns, and techniques to facilitate a smooth learning experience. The arrangements are simplified to capture the fundamental guitar parts without unnecessary complexity, mimicking the way a friend would teach a song in a casual setting. Additionally, each song is presented in standard music notation, along with TAB and chord diagrams, making the learning process even more accessible. With The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rock Guitar Songs, aspiring musicians can easily learn 30 popular tracks from renowned artists such as Cream, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Jimi Hendrix, and Green Day.

Songs / Content

• After MidnightJ. J. Cale (composer)
• All Along the WatchtowerBob Dylan (composer)
• American IdiotBillie Joe Armstrong (composer); Frank E. Wright III (composer); Michael Pritchard (composer)
• Back in BlackBrian Johnson (composer); Angus Young (composer); Malcolm Young (composer)
• Bad CompanyPaul Rodgers (composer); Simon Kirke (composer)
• Bad to the BoneGeorge Thorogood (composer)
• Boulevard of Broken DreamsBillie Joe Armstrong (lyricist); Frank E. Wright III (composer); Michael Pritchard (composer); Green Day (composer)
• Casey JonesJerry Garcia (composer); Robert Hunter (lyricist)
• China GroveTom Johnston (composer)
• Dirty Deeds Done Dirt CheapAngus Young (composer); Malcolm Young (composer); Bon Scott (composer)
• Dr. FeelgoodMick Mars (composer); Nikki Sixx (composer)
• Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)Carlos Santana (composer); Tom Coster (composer)
• For What It's WorthStephen Stills (composer)
• In-A-Gadda-Da-VidaDoug Ingle (composer)
• JumpEdward Van Halen (composer); Michael Anthony (composer); Alex Van Halen (composer); David Lee Roth (composer)
• Gimme Some Lovin'Steve Winwood (composer); Muff Winwood (composer); Spencer Davis (composer)
• How You Remind MeChad Kroeger (lyricist); Nickelback (composer)
• LaylaEric Clapton (composer); Jim Gordon (composer)
• Long Train Runnin'Tom Johnston (composer)
• Mama Told Me Not to ComeRandy Newman (composer)
• PanamaEdward Van Halen (composer); Alex Van Halen (composer); David Lee Roth (composer)
• Peter Gunn (from "Peter Gunn")Henry Mancini (composer)
• Sunshine of Your LoveEric Clapton (composer); Jack Bruce (composer); Peter Brown (composer)
• Sweet Child o' MineDuff McKagan (composer); W. Axl Rose (composer); Izzy Stradlin (composer); Steven Adler (composer); Saul Hudson (composer)
• The House of the Rising Sun (Animals Version)Alan Price (arranger)
• The ReasonDouglas Robb (composer); Daniel Estrin (composer)
• Truckin'Jerry Garcia (composer); Bob Weir (composer); Robert Hunter (lyricist); Phil Lesh (composer)
• Welcome to the JungleDuff McKagan (composer); W. Axl Rose (composer); Slash (composer); Izzy Stradlin (composer); Steven Adler (composer)
• When I Come AroundBillie Joe Armstrong (composer); Frank E. Wright III (composer); Michael Pritchard (composer)
• Wild NightVan Morrison (composer)