You know Smoke on the Water, right? It's probably the first riff most guitarists learn—simple, iconic, and fun.
But did you know some versions of this song are so advanced that even experienced guitarists struggle to play them?
That’s the magic of arrangements. It’s not just about playing the song—it’s about reimagining it. You can take the same notes and transform them into something completely new: fingerstyle, classical, jazz, or even a mind-blowing solo guitar masterpiece.
Creating your own arrangement starts with asking, "What if?"
- What if I change the rhythm? - What if I add harmonics or use fingerpicking? - What if I play the melody and chords at the same time?
Every time you explore these questions, you bring out something unique that reflects your style and skill.
Just check out these two different versions of the classic 0-3-5:
Oryam Bisset
Not all arrangements are created equal… 🎸
You know Smoke on the Water, right? It's probably the first riff most guitarists learn—simple, iconic, and fun.
But did you know some versions of this song are so advanced that even experienced guitarists struggle to play them?
That’s the magic of arrangements. It’s not just about playing the song—it’s about reimagining it. You can take the same notes and transform them into something completely new: fingerstyle, classical, jazz, or even a mind-blowing solo guitar masterpiece.
Creating your own arrangement starts with asking, "What if?"
- What if I change the rhythm?
- What if I add harmonics or use fingerpicking?
- What if I play the melody and chords at the same time?
Every time you explore these questions, you bring out something unique that reflects your style and skill.
Just check out these two different versions of the classic 0-3-5:
Some random beginner I found on YouTube: youtube.com/shorts/Hmc2JADb8q...
Ichika Nito, a highly advanced fingerstyle electric guitarist: https://youtu.be/mlqZdpRT8Ng?si=ROi_h...
🤯 Insane, right? It’s hard to believe that those two arrangements stem from the same song!
But now you know, so you won’t be like most ignorant beginners who think there’s only 1 way to play a song.
👉 If you could transform any song into your own arrangement, which one would it be?
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