Europe - Superstitious - Guitar Solo Tab

1982-1992

1995 4:34

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About Superstitious

Few moments in Europe's catalog sit as comfortably in the hands of a rhythm guitarist as "Superstitious." Running at 120 BPM in E minor on a standard-tuned guitar, the song rewards players who have a clean, confident right hand. The main riff is built around power chords and single-note runs that feel deceptively simple at first but demand tight palm muting and consistent pick attack to lock in with the drums properly. The real test is keeping the groove steady and not rushing the subdivisions, which is easy to do once the riff becomes familiar. If you are working on the transitions between the riff and the chord sections, use the Practice Toolbar to loop those spots slowed down until the movement is muscle memory. Hard Rock playing like this is a great reminder that pocket and tone matter just as much as speed. Focus on even dynamics across every chord hit before bringing it back up to full tempo.

• Playing in E minor on a standard-tuned guitar keeps the riff accessible, making this a good study in power chord technique for intermediate players.
• At 120 BPM the tempo is moderate, but maintaining consistent palm muting and pick attack throughout the whole song is the real challenge.
• Practise the transitions between the main riff and the chord sections slowly first, then gradually increase tempo to build reliable muscle memory.