Back In Black (Riff) – AC/DC – Guitar Tutorial

Time Signature
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Girl in a jacket
95 bpm
Difficulty: Late Beginner
Girl in a jacket

Learn the Main Riff from “Back in Black” by AC/DC

In this lesson, we’re breaking down the main riff of Back in Black by AC/DC—one of the most legendary guitar riffs of all time. It’s packed with power chords, a killer pentatonic lick, and the kind of groove that defines classic rock. Even if you’re a beginner, you can absolutely get this under your fingers with a bit of practice.

I’ll show you how to play each part clearly and slowly, while giving you tips on technique and timing. This is a great chance to improve your power chord accuracy, get used to simple pentatonic licks, and learn how to practice riffs with a metronome so they sound tight and clean.

  • What You’ll Learn:
  • ✅ Power chord shapes and transitions
  • ✅ Proper timing and rhythm
  • ✅ How to play the main pentatonic lick
  • ✅ Bending tips and alternatives
  • ✅ How to groove with the metronome

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