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Ozzy Osbourne - Steal Away - Guitar Lesson

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About Steal Away

At 92 BPM in Eb Standard tuning, "Steal Away" sits in a mid-tempo pocket that can lull you into thinking it is easier than it is. The song is rooted in E minor, and the guitar work leans on melodic phrasing rather than sheer speed, so clean note separation and feel matter more here than flash. Playing in Eb means every string is a half-step down from concert pitch, so check your tuning before you start or the chord voicings and bends will fight you the whole way. Ozzy Osbourne built his early solo catalogue on players who understood how to make a riff breathe, and that sensibility runs through this track. The melody-driven lead passages are where most players will want to spend their practice time, and the Practice Toolbar is your best friend for looping those sections slowed down until the phrasing feels natural. Getting the Heavy Metal weight right here is less about aggression and more about controlled sustain and dynamics.

  • The Eb Standard tuning drops every string a half-step, giving the riffs a slightly heavier, darker resonance compared to concert pitch.
  • At 92 BPM the tempo is moderate, making clean left-hand fretting and smooth position shifts the main technical focus rather than speed.
  • The E minor key suits a mix of natural minor scale runs and power-chord rhythm work, so practising both sides of the part pays off.

How to Play Steal Away

The song moves through: Intro, Guitar Intro, 1st Verse, riff variation, Chorus, 2nd verse, Variation, Chorus variation, Main riff variation, Bridge, Carl rant, End of Carl rant, and more.

Tuning: Eb Standard · Key: E minor · Tempo: 92 BPM

It is played in Eb standard, a half step down, so tune down before you start or every position and bend will sit a half step sharp against the recording. The arrangement runs through 12 distinct sections, so it helps to learn it in blocks rather than front to back.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 92 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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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