Song practice guide
How to Practice Crazy Train
Ozzy Osbourne's 'Crazy Train' (with Randy Rhoads on guitar) is one of the great rock-metal anthems. The opening riff, the verse-chorus dynamic, and Randy Rhoads' iconic solo have made it a cornerstone of rock-radio rotation.
Song Details
- Key
- F#m
- Tempo
- 138 BPM
- Time
- 4/4
- Style
- boom-chuck
Structure
This song is still under copyright, so we publish its form rather than its chord chart. Add it to your library and you can enter or attach your own chart, and Repertoire will schedule it either way.
What to Focus On
The famous opening guitar riff. Driving metal-rock rhythm. The Randy Rhoads-style solo (if attempting lead).
Practice Tips
- 1
The opening riff is the song. Master it cleanly first.
- 2
The verse-chorus chord changes are simpler than the intro. Once you have the intro, you have the song.
- 3
If playing lead, the Rhoads solo is one of the most-studied in metal history.
Why This Song
It's the Ozzy/Randy Rhoads metal anthem, a cornerstone of rock guitar.
Practice Crazy Train Daily
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