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mattylayne t1_j9bprgo wrote

Because their biggest hit is too easy to play and less interesting than Stairway and the like. If Highway Star got as much attention, I bet they’d have a significantly larger fan base.

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Icemansquared t1_j9cgjsv wrote

It isn't as easy as you think. Richie Blackmore demonstrates people play it this way, which is not correct. It's played in fourths, not power chords.

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mattylayne t1_j9d0oon wrote

I feel ya. But, all those beginning guitar players can’t tell/don’t know the difference.

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Slight_Purpose_9092 t1_j9ezcy8 wrote

The correct way, which is all I've ever learned, is even easier than the wrong way. Simple isn't bad (Satisfaction?), but Smoke on the Water is pretty easy.

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Icemansquared t1_j9f08vo wrote

Most people just 0 3 5. A lot of beginners have no concept of fretting hand economy. Most of the time, playing it right means finding the easiest way.

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