There is little doubt that “I taught myself how to play the guitar” is an extremely ... Songs: Assuming you’ve already mastered the “Smoke on the Water” riff, we look for books that ...

TG takes a look at one of the easiest rock guitar riffs of all ... a mention of Deep Purple's Smoke On The Water. You don't need any great technical ability to play Ritchie Blackmore's riff, so it's ...

The Guitar Bar All-Stars perform at Sinatra ... when 1683 guitarists strummed Deep Purple's legendary riff performing "Smoke on the Water" together. Mastro said the stunt also serves as a tribute ...

Just starting out on guitar can honestly suck sometimes ... you’re only admitting your own amateur status by practicing “Smoke on the Water,” and who wants to hear “Sweet Home Alabama ...

There are few players who have wielded the Fender Stratocaster with more authority than the legendary Ritchie Blackmore. The ...

If you've watched Loudwire's Gear Factor series over the years, you've no doubt seen how influential Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" riff is, especially for guitar players just starting out and ...

Famed for its iconic riff, Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” is among the most instantly recognisable songs in rock, a fact that has led to its outlawing in scores of guitar shops lest it ...