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- Is Stairway to Heaven good for beginners?
- Why is Stairway to Heaven banned?
- What is the backwards message in Stairway to Heaven?
Is Stairway to Heaven good for beginners?
I think that most people learn it because it's somewhat hard to play and everyone wants to show off. It's a great song- it can definitely help with finger picking and chord shapes in A minor.
Why is Stairway to Heaven banned?
The main reason why Stairway to Heaven is 'banned' in many guitar stores is because of a movie released years ago. The reality is that the song isn't forbidden to play, it's just very overplayed by people trying out guitars. You're not going to get kicked out of any guitar stores if you begin playing this iconic song.
What is the backwards message in Stairway to Heaven?
The alleged message, which occurs during the middle section of the song ("If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now...") when played backward, was purported to contain the Satanic references: "Here's to my sweet Satan / The one whose little path would make me sad whose power is Satan, / He'll give you, ...
