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IntermediateLead GuitarMarty Music
7:21/21K views/Feb 2025
7:21·21K views·Feb 2025·Released 1978·Taught by Marty Music
Lead GuitarRockKey of A112 BPMTuning: Open G
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What you'll learn

  • How to play Keith Richards' iconic riffs
  • The main guitar parts of 'Shattered'
  • How to play the song in standard tuning

About this lesson

Strumming through this Rolling Stones classic might leave you shattered, but in the best way possible! Today, we’re breaking down Keith Richards’ iconic guitar riffs, and the best part? You don’t need open G tuning—this one's in standard tuning! I’ll show you how to play “Shattered” on guitar, covering power chords, strumming techniques, and classic rock rhythm tricks that define the Rolling Stones' signature sound. In This Lesson, You’ll Learn: ⦿ The main E5 to B5 power chord groove ⦿ Keith Richards-style slides & variations ⦿ How to lock in with the groove using palm muting ⦿ Essential chord shapes for the bridge section ⦿ Pro tips for playing it like the original recording Also, huge thanks to BOSS for sponsoring this lesson and for the killer-sounding patch I used in the intro! If you rock a Boss Katana, grab this tone for FREE here: https://bosstoneexchange.com/liveset/738bed3d-4352-4871-853c-88d9e022141c/

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