Rock

70s Rock Energy

"70s rock like Highway to Hell in A"

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Key
A major
Tempo
118 BPM
Form
8 bars

Chord progression

Count four beats per bar. Each card shows when a chord starts and how many beats to hold it.

  1. Bar 1 A5 4 beats
  2. Bar 2 D5 4 beats
  3. Bar 3 A5 4 beats
  4. Bar 4 G5 2 beats
  5. Bar 4, beat 3 D5 2 beats
  6. Bar 5 A5 4 beats
  7. Bar 6 D5 4 beats
  8. Bar 7 A5 4 beats
  9. Bar 8 G5 2 beats
  10. Bar 8, beat 3 D5 2 beats

Chord chart for this demo arrangement. The inspiration prompt is a style reference, not a transcription of the original song.

Catch the two-beat turnaround

  1. At 118 BPM, play A5, D5, and A5 for one bar each. In the next bar, count G5 for beats 1–2 and D5 for beats 3–4.
  2. Repeat that four-bar pattern to complete the eight-bar arrangement. Use a single chord hit at each change until the shorter chords feel comfortable.
  3. Add steady eighth-note strums, but keep the G5-to-D5 change exactly on beat 3. Reduce the tempo in the app if the change makes you rush.

Open this demo in the app to loop part of the arrangement or slow it down with the speed trainer while you practice.

Why practice with rock?

Build Your Chops

Rock demands solid technique - fast runs, powerful bends, and confident vibrato. It's where you develop real guitar muscle.

Learn to Solo

The minor pentatonic is your home base, but rock teaches you how to make those five notes sing with feel and attitude.

Play With Power

Rock is about dynamics and energy. Learn to make your guitar scream, whisper, and everything in between.

Practice tips

  • Don't underestimate the major pentatonic for rock - it's not just for country
  • Practice your bends in tune before adding vibrato
  • Dynamics matter even in rock - pull back before the big moments