UCL2.2 - WEEK 4
​"SWEET CHILD O MINE"

This week you will explore /revisit the 1980s rock classic,  SWEET CHILD O MINE by Guns N Roses, starting with the RIFF section as played by Slash. This song was released back in 1987. 
This song featured in Big Daddy (1999), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Step Brothers (2008), Captain Fantastic (2016), and The Wrestler (2008). It also appears in the 2025 series finale of Cobra Kai. Additionally, a cover of the song, performed by Adam DeVine and Flula Borg, is in the movie Pitch Perfect. 

PDF DOWNLOADS

You may already have a copy of this song sheet, but download it again in case there have been any updates since the last upload. The TAB Sheets are suitable for both Left & right handed players.

AUDIO

Have a listen to the full part for level 2.2 before breaking down the parts:

THE RIFF

This song is for a three part arrangement, contains a lead riff and 2 solo parts which you will explore next week. This week you will navigate the RIFF section which is played twice round during the intro section and with bars 1 & 2 at the end of each chorus section. You could potentially play the riff throughout the verses too. 
Have a listen to the full 16 bar riff section for the intro at full speed:
The riff has been broken down into 2-bar sections with the audio being slowed down for training purposes.
  • Remember to dedicate your thumb for plucking notes on the G & C string,
  • Your index finger plucks notes on the E string 
  • Your middle finger should pluck notes on the A string
RIFF - BAR 1 & 2
RIFF - BAR 3 & 4
RIFF - BAR 5 & 6
RIFF - BAR 7 & 8
RIFF - BAR 15 & 16

VIDEO TUTORIALS

OPENING RIFF 
Use your 3rd finger to glide up and down the A string for this entire riff for smoothness! 
HIGH END - MID SOLO
The best way to get to this solo is by heading up the 7th fret on the A string which is also a C major chord just before you begin as you will be closer to starting position. Get your little finger involved and keep one finger per fret - there are a few slides up to the 12th fret and look out for the bend - use all 4 fingers to push the string up!
PLAY ALONG VIDEO 

MP3 DOWNLOAD

Download the full UCL band arrangement to practice and practice adding in your part. 
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