Song practice guide
How to Practice Thunderstruck
AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' has one of the most-played rock guitar showcases in history. The driving alternate-picking riff, the building intensity, and the bombastic chorus make it a milestone for serious rock guitarists.
Song Details
- Key
- B
- Tempo
- 132 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 driving alternate-picking riff (B-based). Steady rock rhythm. Building dynamics into the chorus.
Practice Tips
- 1
The opening riff is alternate-picked. Practice slowly with a metronome before bringing it to tempo.
- 2
The chord progression is straightforward power chords. The riff is the technical challenge.
- 3
The vocal is gritty and shouty. Don't sing it pretty.
Why This Song
It's the AC/DC technical showcase, a milestone for rock guitarists.
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