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In the Style of AC/DC: Thunder from Down Under

Richard Lundmark
IntermediateRockCool Riffs Song tutorial4 lessons7m

Meeeerrry Christmas from IG-Santa once again! Last year we had some knuckle busters in your IG stockings, this year I'll treat you to a bit of Christmas Thunder from Down Under! But, all kidding aside, this is a song tutorial in the style of AC/DC, and both the recording and mixing as well as the playing is written to reflect specific stylistic details that are a core in the AC/DC sound and style. So first, listen through the song, and then head on over to the breakdowns and we'll take a closer look!

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  1. 1 1:24 Lesson · 1m In the Style of AC/DC: Thunder from Down Under Meeeerrry Christmas from IG-Santa once again! Last year we had some knuckle busters in your IG stockings, this year I'll treat you to a bit of Christmas Thunder from Down Under! But, all kidding aside, this... Tab Guitar Pro
  2. 2 1:23 Lesson · 1m In the Style of AC/DC: Thunder from Down Under - Rhythm Ok, so first out is the rhythm guitars! In AC/DC we have one of rock history's hardest working and most stable rhythm sections, I'm talking of course of Malcolm Young - Guitar, Phil Rudd - Drums and Cliff... Tab
  3. 3 2:08 Lesson · 2m In the Style of AC/DC: Thunder from Down Under - Lead Time for some classic Angus lead guitar! Now, if this was an all out AC/DC tune, we would of course have some killer vocals by the late great Bon Scott on top, but in this case, I've just provided you with... Tab
  4. 4 1:36 Backing track · 2m In the Style of AC/DC: Thunder from Down Under - Backing Finally, here's the backing track! Now, as I mentioned in the rhythm guitar break down, I've mixed this tune in true old-school AC/DC style,  with the rhythm guitars almost hard panned left and right, and the... Tab

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