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Ratt - Round and Round - Chords/Rhythms guitar lesson video
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Round and Round - Chords/Rhythms

"Round and Round" by Ratt is a classic 1980s glam metal track known for its energetic chord progressions and driving rhythm guitar work. The song captures the hard rock sound that defined the Sunset Strip scene, making it a popular choice for electric guitarists looking to explore the genre. Its repeating riff patterns and chord-based rhythm parts offer a solid foundation for players developing their rock technique.

  • The song features rhythm guitar work built around repeated chord shapes typical of 1980s glam metal and hard rock styles.
  • Learning the chord rhythms in this track helps guitarists practice palm muting, strumming patterns, and power chord transitions.
  • Ratt was a key part of the Los Angeles glam metal scene, and this song reflects the tight, riff-driven guitar style of that era.
Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

While Robbin Crosby favored the Custom model, the Les Paul Standard's warm mahogany tone provided the thick midrange foundation Ratt needed for rhythm guitar parts. Its stock PAF-style humbuckers delivered the harmonic weight that sat perfectly behind DeMartini's brighter lead tone.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

Robbin Crosby's primary rhythm instrument, the Les Paul Custom's thick mahogany body and warm PAF humbuckers gave his chunky riffs the midrange punch and harmonic richness that contrasted with Warren DeMartini's bright, cutting lead sound.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

The Marshall JCM800 2203/2205 was the sonic foundation of Ratt's tone, delivering the natural power-tube saturation and cutting edge that made both DeMartini's leads and Crosby's rhythms slice through the mix without losing clarity.

Seymour Duncan JB
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Seymour Duncan JB

Warren DeMartini loaded his Charvels with the aggressive JB humbucker to achieve fast, articulate lead lines with enough output and clarity to stand out over rhythm guitar without turning muddy or losing definition on rapid legato passages.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

DeMartini occasionally deployed the Cry Baby wah for expressive lead flourishes on solos, adding dynamic vocal-like quality to his fast playing while keeping the amp-driven tone as the core of Ratt's signature sound.

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
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Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9

The Tube Screamer served as DeMartini's lead boost, pushing the Marshall's front end to cut through Crosby's rhythm parts while maintaining the natural tube saturation that defined Ratt's raw, powerful '80s hard rock tone.

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