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Flippin3500
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Shepherd

Hey, I'm learning guitar, and I was wondering if any of you could suggest some basic songs I may practice on. I'm fairly new, so nothing to extreme. I like to play classic rock or something that sounds soft. I know a bunch of chords, so throw any suggestions at me.

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guitarperson
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of course the easiest two songs are Smoke on the Water and Iron man. Wild thing is easy. You could probably learn any punk rock song they're all easy. If you've been playin for over 6 months i'd suggest (call me crazy) ain't talkin about love by Van Halen.

Flippin3500
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Shepherd

I ROFLed at Smoke on the Water, haha. Everyone knows that one. You suggested some good songs, but I don't play Rock 'n Roll. Any other suggestions? Thanks a lot.

Zootsuit_riot
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What type of music are you looking to play then, Flippin?

Flippin3500
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Shepherd

Umm, I don't know. Maybe something close to Bob Dylan or The Beatles.

Zootsuit_riot
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Perfect! I was just about to recommend "Blackbird" by The Beatles. It's one of the first songs I learned to play on guitar, and is great as an introduction to fingerpicking concepts.

Flippin3500
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Shepherd

Ahh, I can't believe I forgot Blackbird. I was looking up other Beatles' songs earlier. Ohmahgash thanks!

Zootsuit_riot
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Nomad

Yup. If you're looking for other soft acoustic songs, "Your Call" by Secondhand Serenade is super easy.

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Easiest: Deep Purple - Smoke on the water (Intro)

shug
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i would suggest blink 182 dammit its a good song that sounds good to and if ya want i can get ya the tab

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Grand Duke

Hoobastanks the Reason is ok.

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I play Bass guitar and the bass really ends up playing the root notes of the guitar or a slight varition because of the lower octaves, I would suggest maybe U2-With or Without You, CCR-Lookin Out My Back Door or Fortunate Son, Coldplay-Clocks. I understand what it's like just starting out, I started with softer stuff and I've gradually moved up to playing hard rock and metal.

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try some weezer songs.

Evey
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If you like the beatles, I would suggest Eight days a week, and let it be. They are both fairly easy to play.

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I have tried playing guitar and would recomend looking some stuff up by the Who or the kinks. You really got me is a classic riff.

Flippin3500
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Shepherd

Thanks, guys. I've almost got, "Ob La Di - Ob La Da" by The Beatles, memorized.

In fact, most songs I've been playing have been Beatles' songs. Keep suggesting more, because I'm really getting the hang of this guitar thing.

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