DUETS IN THE STYLE OF

SANTANA, BLACK SABBATH,

DEEP PURPLE, LED ZEPPELIN,

CREAM AND FREE

COMPOSED AND PLAYED BY PAUL LENNON

FOR ADVANCING GUITARISTS.

SOUND LIKE CARLOS SANTANA,

TONY IOMMI, RITCHIE BLACKMORE,

JIMMY PAGE, ERIC CLAPTON,

PAUL KOSSOFF.

60 BLUES ROCK

GUITAR RIFFS FOR

LEAD AND RHYTHM

PLAYERS

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60 Riffs in the style of great blues/rock guitaristsA play-along course for

intermediate/advanced guitar players.

Paul LennonArranged and composed by Paul Lennon L.T.C.L.

Vol. 1

© 2013 Paul Lennon. All text and illustrations.© 2013 Paul Lennon. Musical score.Published by L & H Publishing.e-mail: paul@paullennon.comWeb: www.paullennon.comA catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

ISBN 978-1-907058-69-1All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by anymeans, without the prior written permission of the publisher, nor beotherwise circulated in any form of binding other than that in which it ispublished and without similar condition being imposed on thesubsequent purchaser.

Audio CD © & P 2013 Paul Lennon.All rights of the producer and the owner of the recorded workreserved. Unauthorised copying, public performance, broadcasting,hiring or rental of this recording prohibited.Art&Design:IanKay www.hillsarcherstudios.co.uk

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CD CONTENTS

Tracks 1 – 10 Carlos Santana (Santana) Riffs 1-10

Tracks 11 – 20 Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) Riffs 1-10

Tracks 21 – 30 Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) Riffs 1-10

Tracks 31 – 40 Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple) Riffs 1-10

Tracks 41 – 50 Eric Clapton (Cream) Riffs 1-10

Tracks 51 – 60 Paul Kossoff (Free) Riffs 1-10

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Page 4 CD contentsPage 5 Book contentsPage 6 IntroductionPage 7 The Guitar Players

SSAANNTTAANNAAPage 8 Carlos Santana Riff 1Page 9 Carlos Santana Riff 2Page 10 Carlos Santana Riff 3Page 11 Carlos Santana Riff 4Page 12 Carlos Santana Riff 5Page 13 Carlos Santana Riff 6Page 14 Carlos Santana Riff 7Page 15 Carlos Santana Riff 8Page 16 Carlos Santana Riff 9Page 17 Carlos Santana Riff 10

BBLLAACCKK SSAABBBBAATTHHPage 18 Tony Iommi Riff 1Page 19 Tony Iommi Riff 2Page 20 Tony Iommi Riff 3Page 21 Tony Iommi Riff 4Page 22 Tony Iommi Riff 5Page 23 Tony Iommi Riff 6Page 24 Tony Iommi Riff 7Page 25 Tony Iommi Riff 8Page 26 Tony Iommi Riff 9Page 27 Tony Iommi Riff 10

LLEEDD ZZEEPPPPEELLIINNPage 28 Jimmy Page Riff 1Page 29 Jimmy Page Riff 2Page 30 Jimmy Page Riff 3Page 31 Jimmy Page Riff 4Page 32 Jimmy Page Riff 5Page 33 Jimmy Page Riff 6Page 34 Jimmy Page Riff 7Page 35 Jimmy Page Riff 8Page 36 Jimmy Page Riff 9Page 37 Jimmy Page Riff 10

DDEEEEPP PPUURRPPLLEEPage 38 Ritchie Blackmore Riff 1Page 39 Ritchie Blackmore Riff 2Page 40 Ritchie Blackmore Riff 3Page 41 Ritchie Blackmore Riff 4Page 42 Ritchie Blackmore Riff 5Page 43 Ritchie Blackmore Riff 6Page 44 Ritchie Blackmore Riff 7Page 45 Ritchie Blackmore Riff 8Page 46 Ritchie Blackmore Riff 9Page 47 Blank for layoutPage 48 Ritchie Blackmore Riff 10

CCRREEAAMMPage 50 Eric Clapton Riff 1Page 51 Eric Clapton Riff 2Page 52 Eric Clapton Riff 3Page 53 Eric Clapton Riff 4Page 54 Eric Clapton Riff 5Page 56 Eric Clapton Riff 6Page 57 Eric Clapton Riff 7Page 58 Eric Clapton Riff 8Page 60 Eric Clapton Riff 9Page 61 Eric Clapton Riff 10

FFRREEEEPage 62 Paul Kossoff Riff 1Page 63 Paul Kossoff Riff 2Page 64 Paul Kossoff Riff 3Page 65 Paul Kossoff Riff 4Page 66 Paul Kossoff Riff 5Page 67 Paul Kossoff Riff 6Page 68 Paul Kossoff Riff 7Page 69 Paul Kossoff Riff 8Page 70 Paul Kossoff Riff 9Page 71 Paul Kossoff Riff 10

Page 72 Guitar TAB legendPage 74 Paul short biography

BOOK CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to my first book of guitar riffs in the style of thegreat blues/rock guitarists. Not an easy subject to dive into withoutthe sense of drowning! There are so many guitar players and everyguitarist you meet has their own favourites. As I was trying to decidewhich players to include my list kept getting longer and longer so itwas a bit like pointing at a map with my eyes closed and just going forit. The guitar players I’ve chosen for this first volume have been withme most of my life and their music has played a great part in mylistening. Their influence is huge and not just on guitar players. Rather than go into the life of each player I think the riffs and thetracks that influenced them should be the main focus of this book.I’ve included a brief discography of each guitarist at the end of thisintroduction. Wikipedia is becoming such a source of information that Iwould recommend the reader seek out the biographical materialavailable there plus the information on the original band websites. This CD/book is not really for beginners and some of the technique isquite demanding. My aim has been to capture the essence of eachplayer in my original riff and provide new duo material for you to workwith. The playalong track can be used by you alone or in a duo orclass situation.My initial aim was to just give material for lead players but I soonrealized that the rhythm part is just as important. Also there is muchthat can be learned from studying the rhythm style of these guitarists.Do check out the original album tracks and use the riffs to developyour own individual style.Good luck.

Paul Lennon, 2013

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THE GUITAR PLAYERS

Carlos Santana (Santana)An instantly recognizable style bringing bluesy legato lines to an intense latinbacking. Carlos Santana has very clean technique and plays clear blues lines overoften montuno-like two-chord sequences. His use of unison bends and sustaineddistortion give Santana a unique sound.

Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath)One of the first obviously metal guitarists, Tony Iommi plays melodically simple linesmostly based on pentatonic scales. His enthusiastic use of distortion sounds fresheven today – when he first used it not many guitar players used distortion all thetime as has become the norm from that time on.

Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)Heavily blues influenced, Jimmy Page brought a power to his playing that still soundsgreat. The early Led Zeppelin used many standard blues ideas in their approach buttook it and made it their own. Rock music moved forward with this material; drivenby powerful riffs and a huge sound.

Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple)Another riff-driven band fronted by a great guitar player, Deep Purple found inRitchie Blackmore a player who could play driving riffs and improvise extended solosthat could whip up an audience. His use of advanced techniques and a knowledge ofscales give his solos and riffs a freshness that make Deep Purple stand out from therest.

Eric Clapton (Cream)Eric Clapton was immersed in the blues sound and absorbed it for years. His playingexpresses this and during the Cream years his soloing came to fruition with thesupport of great bass-playing and writing from Jack Bruce. Eric’s fluid playingsounds so easy but takes much practice to become so smooth. Another exponent ofextended solos he seems inundated with fresh ideas that flow from one to the next.

Paul Kossoff (Free)A hugely individual guitar sound gives Paul Kossoff a special place in this collection.His wonderful soulful playing and ability to play simple chords that fit perfectly withthe song. Very recognizable riffs and long sustained notes along with a singingvibrato set him apart in a period that was becoming increasingly overproduced andclinical.

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SANTANA RIFF 1

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TONY IOMM1 RIFF 1

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JIMMY PAGE RIFF 1

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