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Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train - PreChorus & Chorus w/Fills guitar lesson video
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About Crazy Train - PreChorus & Chorus w/Fills

The pre-chorus and chorus of "Crazy Train" are where Randy Rhoads's classical-influenced approach to Ozzy Osbourne's heavy rock really comes into focus. After the famous arpeggiated intro, the pre-chorus lifts the tension with a clean, deliberate chord movement that demands precise left-hand shifts, while the chorus lands hard with power chords that need to feel locked-in and punchy rather than rushed. The fills between sections are where most players stumble: Rhoads weaves quick melodic runs in F# minor that sit in an awkward position on the neck, and getting the phrasing to feel natural takes real repetition. Use the Practice Toolbar to isolate each fill, slow it down, and loop it until the fingering becomes automatic before bringing it back up to tempo. Pay close attention to how the fills connect back into the chord hits. Sloppy timing there is the most common thing that gives the section away as under-rehearsed.

  • The fills are melodic runs in F# minor, requiring smooth position shifts that can feel awkward until you have drilled them slowly and repeatedly.
  • Power chord hits in the chorus need a tight, controlled pick attack so they punch without turning muddy or losing rhythmic clarity.
  • Isolating each fill with the Practice Toolbar at reduced speed helps you lock in the phrasing before connecting it to the full chorus.

How to Play Crazy Train - PreChorus & Chorus w/Fills

Key: F# minor · Tempo: 138 BPM

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 138 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Standard

Slash's Les Paul Standard on 'Ordinary Man' delivers Ozzy's signature thick, warm sustain through its mahogany body and set neck. The guitar's natural resonance cuts through a cranked Marshall while maintaining the heavy, blues-rooted tone that defines modern Ozzy records.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Custom

Randy Rhoads and Zakk Wylde both relied on the Les Paul Custom's thick mahogany construction and PAF-style humbuckers for sustained, focused leads that pierce through Marshall saturation. The Custom's weight and warmth became sonic anchors for Ozzy's most iconic guitar tones across decades.

Marshall JCM800
Amp

Marshall JCM800

Zakk Wylde dimed the JCM800 2203 for maximum crunch and tight low-end response, making it the backbone of modern Ozzy heaviness. The amp's aggressive gain structure and natural breakup at volume deliver the roaring, sustained tone perfect for pinch harmonics and heavy riffing.

Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)
Amp

Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)

Randy Rhoads' modified 1959 Super Lead Plexi delivered natural tube saturation with a tight, focused midrange that allowed his fast runs and solos to cut through with clarity. The Plexi's simple, responsive design meant tone came directly from his fingers and Les Paul into the amp.

EMG 81
Pickup

EMG 81

Zakk Wylde's bridge position EMG 81 provides high output and compressed sustain essential for heavy riffing and pinch harmonics that define modern Ozzy songs. The active humbucker's tight low-end response couples perfectly with a dimed Marshall JCM800 for maximum aggression.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
Pedal

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Randy Rhoads and Zakk Wylde both used the Cry Baby wah to add expressive texture to leads without cluttering their core Marshall-driven tone. The wah's responsive sweep enhanced their solos while remaining secondary to the raw tube amp saturation that defines Ozzy's sound.

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