Learn To Play Stairway To Heaven

Did you get a guitar for Christmas? Have you been wondering how do you play Stairway to Heaven? I am often asked that question. Stairway To Heaven is THE iconic rock song. So much so that Stairway to Heaven has been nearly played to death by guitar buyers in music stores worldwide.

Written in the heyday of progressive rock, Stairway to Heaven has everything - melody, harmony, power and tranquility. From its tingly start with recorders and acoustic guitar to its powerful finish it demonstrates how great a progressive rock band Led Zeppelin were. Jimmy Page was already an accomplished guitar player and session guitarist before he put the band Led Zeppelin together and this song demonstrates his grasp of a variety of styles and techniques.

The solo to Stairway to Heaven, great as it is, was "winged" according to Page and is, I believe, only the first or perhaps second take. These days is is common to record dozens of "takes" in the recording studio and even cut and paste between them. Not necessary for someone of Page's ability and creativity!

The lyrics of Stairway to Heaven are legendary, mystic, and have received all sorts of "hidden meaning" interpretations over the years, including one about playing it backwards to hear "satanic messages" (actually, any record played backwards sounds pretty satanic). Stairway to Heaven is possibly the most played rock riff next to Smoke on the water, it is one of those "never play in a music store" tunes as a result - and wouldn't you just love to play it? Well, this page will show you the chord and scale shapes you need and lead you to official music and TABs of the most played progressive rock song ever - Stairway to Heaven!