How to play guitar(Series Part 10) Rage Against The Machine - Killing in the name of

johnroomusic (53)in #music • 7 years ago

Hey Steemians!

I hope you guys are doing well today! This might be the last part of the how to play guitar series for a little while . So we are going to go out with a good tune. This is a funky jam that adds awesome overdrive. It has great energy and is a great song to learn for beginners.

Rage against the machine - Killing in the name of/ Level : Beginner

This song is a ton of fun to play. The main riff is the one we want to pay close attention to .... it is played throughout the entire song. So as we listen be sure to take a close listen to that. Lets jump into it:

Now that we have given the song a few proper listens. We can give a good look at the tabs.. This is a classic tabbed out song so if you do not know how to read tabs or have little experience this will be a challenge. It is necessary for this song with that single notes are played throughout it. Again, pay attention to the main riff:
(If you do not know how to read tabs or chord charts refer to this awesome guide. It will help you out! Guide: https://www.justinguitar.com/en/BC-108-TABandBoxes.php )
For those who can read tabs and chord charts lets take a look at the tabs themselves here:

https://www.azchords.com/r/rageagainstthemachine-tabs-3181/killinginthename-tabs-33910.html

Now that we have taken a look at the tabs its best for us to take a close look at this song being played on the guitar. Notice the finger work and try and replicate this same movement. You will have this song down in no time! If you plan to sing with this jam be ready for a challenge. It is not a traditional song to sing with but its totally well known and a fun one to play and sing if you can get it down properly.
Lets check out a close up of how this one is played.

Now its time to take it into your own hands and continuously pound the song into your head until you have it down.
....with practice and persistence you will achieve your goals.