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Quick Lick: AC/DC - "Thunderstruck"

Posted 06/04/2011 at 5:24pm | by Jimmy Brown

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Watch and learn how to play the main "Thunderstruck" riff.

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Quick Lick: Blue Öyster Cult - "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" Video Lesson

Posted 09/14/2009 at 11:28am | by Matt Scharfglass

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Learn how to play the main riff from this classic track.

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Quick Lick: Beastie Boys "Sabotage" Video Lesson (Bass Riff)

Posted 08/28/2009 at 3:44pm | by Matt Scharfglass

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Learn how to play the main bass riff from this classic Beastie Boys' jam from their 1994 album Ill Communication.

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Quick Licks: The Beatles "Day Tripper"

Posted 02/27/2009 at 2:04pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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Learn how to play the main lick from the Beatles' "Day Tripper."

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Quick Licks: Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love"

Posted 02/18/2009 at 4:43pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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Learn how to play Led Zepp's classic lick in this video lesson.

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Quick Lick: Aerosmith "Sweet Emotion" Video Lesson (For Bass & Guitar)

Posted 01/28/2009 at 1:00pm | by Matt Scharfglass

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Learn how to play the main lick and bass line from Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion."

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Quick Licks: Pink Floyd "Money"

Posted 11/10/2008 at 5:10pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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Click here to learn how to play the opening riff to Pink Floyd's "Money."

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Quick Licks: Derek & the Dominos "Layla"

Posted 10/27/2008 at 2:47pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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In this lesson, learn how to play the primary lick to "Layla."

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Quick Licks: Eagles "Hotel California"

Posted 10/20/2008 at 4:51pm | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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In this lesson, learn how to play the intro to "Hotel California."

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Quick Licks: Nirvana "Come As You Are"

Posted 10/16/2008 at 11:22am | by GuitarWorld Staff Member

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Learn how to play the main lick from Nirvana's second single off of Nevermind.

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