Autograph - Turn Up The Radio - Guitar Lesson

Turn Up The Radio

2007 4:22

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About Turn Up The Radio

At 120 BPM in E major and standard tuning, "Turn Up The Radio" sits in a sweet spot that is approachable for intermediate players yet still demands tight rhythm work and confident lead phrasing. Autograph built their sound around big, hooky hard rock riffs, and this track is a solid example of that style: chunky power chords driving the verses, with melodic lead lines riding on top during the chorus sections. The key of E major means open-string resonance works in your favor, so let those low E and A strings ring when the chord shapes allow it. Where the rhythm guitar locks in with the kick drum, focus on your pick attack and muting discipline, keeping the groove punchy rather than washy. If the lead phrasing in the chorus feels rushed, use the Practice Toolbar to loop it slowed down until the notes land cleanly before you bring the speed back up.

• The song sits in E major with standard tuning, making open-position power chords and natural harmonic embellishments easy to incorporate.
• At 120 BPM the rhythm guitar part requires consistent pick attack and palm muting to keep the groove tight and punchy.
• The chorus lead lines are the most technique-demanding section, so isolate them with a slow-down loop to build accuracy before playing up to tempo.