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- Why is Stairway to Heaven banned?
- What are the forbidden riffs?
- Is Stairway to Heaven good for beginners?
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 are the forbidden riffs?
What Are The Other Forbidden Guitar Riffs?
- Smoke On The Water – Deep Purple (when I first heard of the forbidden riff, I actually expected it to be this one!)
- Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana.
- Iron Man – Black Sabbath.
- Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd.
- Enter Sandman – Metallica.
- Wonderwall – Oasis.
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.
