![]() ![]() It is easy to impress your non-guitar playing friends when you break out this riff. We think the reason so many beginners, and guitar teachers, tend to put Stairway early in their lessons is because it is such a recognizable and popular song. A few of the opening notes include fingerpicking two strings at once, which is definitely a step or two past an entry level skill. The opening few bars of Stairway to Heaven includes several barre chords and fingerpicking, neither of which are true beginner skills. In fact, we can think of dozens of riffs that are easier. While it may be a riff that many beginners learn, it is definitely not because it is an easy song to play. One of the common beliefs as to why Stairway is banned in guitar stores is because it is easy to learn and it is the first riff so many beginners learn. Many guitar teachers will introduce guitar riffs to their students using the opening bars to “Stairway.” It is a fairly easy arrangement and something that is cool for new guitarist to show off to their friends and family. While you will never be kicked out of your local guitar center for playing the forbidden riff, you may not want to do it anyway. In fact, I hear this song played more often than not when I’m shopping around in my local music shops, and every time I do I think of this question and remind myself to write an article about it! Stairway to Heaven is not actually banned in guitar stores. Why is Stairway to Heaven Banned in Guitar Stores? ![]()
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