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  Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Chromatic notes and 7th chords

First complete sequence (finger picking).

Stairway to Heaven (finger picking)

Things to listen for if you have this track:

  • It is interesting to note that this rock ballad uses the same descending bass line as the Typical Jazz Standard Chromatic Progression in the Key of A Minor tthat was highlighted in the Chord Extensions section.

    The effect in Stairway is less jazzy because the chords are picked rather than strummed. This is a good example of how the feel of a set of chords can be changed simply by using a different technique.

  • Try playing the picking sequence with a chorus or flange effect and notice how the effect broadens the sound and adds depth.

 
     

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