Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N Roses is taught on the guitar with this FREE online video lesson by Joe Wiles. To learn the rest of this song go to \r
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The greatest song about Los Angeles. ~Blender Magazine\r
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Voted the greatest sports anthem in 2009 by Rolling Stone readers.\r
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The greatest hard rock song of all time. ~VH1 2009\r
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Theres a lot that can be said about Guns n Roses Welcome to the Jungle. Written as an observation of the difference between life in L.A. and the rural area around Seattle, Welcome to the Jungle speaks of an inner-city lifestyle and has enough lyrical abstraction to pull in those to whom the specific lyrics may not apply. With multiple, excellently performed guitar solos, this tune is easy to enjoy. Its hard and dirty and completely lovable.\r
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The video for Welcome to the Jungle was a hard sell for Geffen Records. It initially aired on MTV during a stagnant, 5am slot. Having some scenes that were controversial for the time, the network initially balked at airing the video. Once it was broadcast, viewers wanted more and MTV responded, putting it in their standard rotation.\r
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Welcome to the Jungle begins with a delayed, singular guitar part that runs down a B minor scale while maintaining an alternating B note between each note in the run. It can be a difficult riff to master, especially to those who are just learning to alternate pick. In this video tutorial, we discuss how to play the opening riff as well as the rhythm guitar part that backs it up. We also cover the rhythm guitar parts to the chorus and verses as well. This is a great lesson is gritty, 80s guitar riffs! Get ready for a challenge!