AC/DC - That's The Way I Wanna Rock 'N' Roll - Guitar Tutorial Lesson

How to play AC/DC That's The Way I Wanna Rock n Roll from the Blow Up Your Video album

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Learn how to play the high-voltage riff and driving rhythm of "That’s The Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll" by AC/DC! In this guitar lesson, we break down the classic Malcolm and Angus Young interplay that makes this track a standout from the 1988 album Blow Up Your Video.

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The iconic opening power chord riff.

• The rhythmic "pocket" required to make this song swing.

• The bridge sections and the signature AC/DC "stabs."

• Tips on achieving that authentic Marshall-driven crunch.
⚡ Song Facts & Trivia:

• The Comeback Hit: Released in 1988, this song was the lead single from Blow Up Your Video and became one of the band's biggest hits of the late 80s, reaching #28 on the UK Singles Chart.

• The Video: The music video features a massive gathering of fans at the Brixton Academy, showcasing the band's legendary live energy.

• Classic Lineup: This was one of the last albums to feature the "classic" Brian Johnson-era lineup before drummer Simon Wright left to join Dio.

• Songwriting: Like most AC/DC masterpieces, it was written by the powerhouse trio of Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Brian Johnson.

• The Vibe: Angus Young once described the song as having that "upbeat, classic rock feel" that defined the band's early roots while keeping the polished production of the late 80s.
Gear Used in This Video:

• Guitar: [Insert your guitar model]

• Amp: [Insert your amp/plugin]

• Settings: Bass 5, Mids 7, Treble 6, Gain 4 (Keep it clean-ish for that Malcolm crunch!)

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