In this video
In this lesson we're looking at the playing style of Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl uses a lot of open strings in his riffs and solos, and it gives his playing a real distinctive sound that sets him apart from other players.
Lesson aims
- Learn the Dave Grohl style piece in the interactive tab below
- Experiment with open string pedal notes alongside lead lines
- Create your own Dave Grohl style riffs
B major pentatonic scale
Example 4 - Dave Grohl Style Riffs and Lead
Level 4 Lead Guitar
Introduction to ear training
Root, Octave, 4th and 5th Intervals
Flat 2nd and Major 2nd Intervals
Minor 3rd and Major 3rd Intervals
A Major Scale and Chords
Dave Grohl Player Study (Foo Fighters)
D Major Scale and Chords
E Major Scale and Chords
Major 7th vs Dominant 7th Intervals
Major 6th Interval
Keith Richards Player Study (Open G Tuning)
Ear training and Intervals Consolidation