How to Play Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" Intro Riff
In this classic GW lesson, you can learn how to play the intro to Led Zeppelin's classic track, "Immigrant Song."
In the video—which is hosted by our own Jimmy Brown—you can learn the deceptively complex intro riff piece by piece, from the difficult picking pattern to the finger placements.
Check it out, and be sure to stay tuned for more classic lessons in the coming days!
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