Keep On Rocking In The Free World Mandolin Tab
Keep On Rockin' In The Free World Sheet Music And Mandolin Tab By Neil Young In G Major With Chords.
Based on an analysis of the song "Keep On Rockin'" (which is more accurately titled "Rockin' in the Free World"), it is moderately easy to play on the piano or keyboard. While it's a powerful rock anthem, its musical structure is simple and repetitive, making it accessible to a wide range of musicians, from beginners to more advanced players. As the Fiddle is tuned the same as the mandolin, this tab will also work for the Violin.
Factors That Make It Easy to Play:
Potential Challenges for Beginners:
Summary:
As the Fiddle is tuned the same as the mandolin, this tab will also work for the Violin.
Based on an analysis of the song "Keep On Rockin'" (which is more accurately titled "Rockin' in the Free World"), it is moderately easy to play on the piano or keyboard. While it's a powerful rock anthem, its musical structure is simple and repetitive, making it accessible to a wide range of musicians, from beginners to more advanced players. As the Fiddle is tuned the same as the mandolin, this tab will also work for the Violin.
Factors That Make It Easy to Play:
- Simple Chord Progression: The entire song is built around just three chords: E minor, D, and C. This fundamental three-chord structure is a cornerstone of rock and folk music and is one of the first progressions a beginner learns.
- Repetitive Riff: The song's main guitar riff is simple and highly repetitive. This makes it easy to learn and memorize. A pianist can play this riff in the right hand with a single-note bass line in the left hand.
- Driving Rhythm: The song's tempo is steady and easy to follow. A strong, driving left-hand rhythm playing a bass note on the downbeat and a chord on the backbeat is all that's needed to capture the song's feel.
Potential Challenges for Beginners:
- Capturing the "Feel": While the notes are easy, capturing the raw, rebellious, and slightly messy "Neil Young" feel is the main challenge. This comes from dynamic control, a bit of controlled messiness in the rhythm, and a powerful delivery.
- The Solo: The song has a famous, noisy, and chaotic guitar solo that is hard to transcribe accurately for the piano. A pianist would have to improvise or play a simplified, blues-based melody to capture the essence of the solo.
Summary:
- For Beginners: The song is an excellent choice for a beginner. You can focus on mastering the simple E minor, D, and C chords and getting a feel for the rhythm.
- For Intermediate Players: An intermediate player can add more rhythmic complexity, experiment with different voicings, and use both hands to create a fuller, more dynamic sound.
- For Advanced Players: An advanced player can use the song as a springboard for improvisation, adding their own interpretation of the guitar solo and expanding the arrangement to include more intricate fills and dynamics.
As the Fiddle is tuned the same as the mandolin, this tab will also work for the Violin.
