Creator Area
Sign in Creator Area

Practice Studio

Greta Van Fleet - The Weight Of Dreams - Guitar Solo Tab

Sections · Loop · Speed · Metronome

Not in tune?

Select a Loop

Start of your loop
End of your loop

Speed Control

Speed
100%

Tools

BPM
Key D minor
Greta Van Fleet - The Weight Of Dreams guitar tab video
Steph Le Gratteux
Steph Le Gratteux Top Contributor
YouTube: 63Ksubs 5.6Kviews
Creator Page →
PLAY WITH BACKING TRACK
·
–50¢ 0 +50¢
· Tap to start

Your browser will ask for microphone permission.

Amp Settings

Classic Rock

Gain6
Bass6
Mid7
Treble6
Presence5
Master7
AI tone preset

AI-selected preset based on genre and era — adjust the knobs to taste.

Roll back the gain slightly and pick near the neck for a warmer, more open crunch.
The Battle at Garden’s Gate album cover
The Battle at Garden’s Gate
2021 8:51
Listen on Spotify
Greta Van Fleet Hard Rock 2021 D minor
Capo Advisor 0 D minor · Original key

About The Weight Of Dreams

Closing out "The Battle at Garden's Gate," this track is one of the most ambitious things Greta Van Fleet has put on record, running well past the ten-minute mark and demanding real stamina from the guitarist. Playing in D minor in E Standard tuning, you will encounter passages that shift between delicate, clean-toned arpeggios and full-throttle hard rock power chording, so your pick attack and volume control need to be deliberate throughout. The song builds in distinct sections, and the transitions between them are where most players slip up, rushing the feel or losing the dynamic contrast entirely. At 120 BPM the tempo is steady and not brutal on its own, but sustaining that pulse cleanly across a long arrangement is a real test of focus. Use the Practice Toolbar to isolate each section individually, looping it slowed down until the transition into the next feels automatic. Work the quiet parts as carefully as the loud ones, because the contrast is the whole point.

  • The song spans multiple distinct sections in D minor, requiring you to shift between clean fingerpicked passages and heavy power chords without losing the dynamic arc.
  • E Standard tuning keeps all chord shapes familiar, but the long arrangement means stamina and consistent pick attack matter more than any single difficult technique.
  • Looping the section transitions slowed down is the most productive way to practise this track, since the dynamic builds are harder to nail than the individual riffs.

How to Play The Weight Of Dreams

Tuning: E Standard · Key: D minor · Tempo: 120 BPM

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 120 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Fender Stratocaster
Guitar

Fender Stratocaster

Jake Kiszka uses the Stratocaster's stock single-coils for crystalline, glassy tones in cleaner passages and arpeggiated sections, providing chimey contrast to his Les Paul's thicker voice. The single-coil bite cuts through the mix when he needs sparkling texture without the humbuckers' natural compression.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Standard

Jake's primary instrument, the Les Paul's PAF-style humbuckers and mahogany body deliver warm, dynamic tones that clean up beautifully when he rolls back the volume and break into rich harmonics when he digs in. Running through cranked Fender and Marshall tube amps, this setup defines Greta Van Fleet's signature vintage-rock sustain and power.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Les Paul Custom's thicker body and refined pickups extend Jake's warm, compressed-but-dynamic tone palette, offering subtle variations in harmonic response compared to his Standard model. This guitar maintains the same 50s-style wiring philosophy, ensuring smooth volume roll-off that preserves high-end clarity during lead work.

Gibson ES-335
Guitar

Gibson ES-335

Jake deploys the ES-335's warmer, jazzier voice for passages requiring mellower sustain and reduced bite, complementing the Les Paul's aggression in Greta Van Fleet's dynamic arrangements. Its semi-hollow body naturally adds resonance and subtlety, perfect for blues-influenced solos and atmospheric textures.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
Pedal

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Jake's most prominent effect, the Cry Baby wah defines funky rhythm passages and expressive solos throughout Greta Van Fleet's catalog, adding vocal-like movement to his lead lines. Used sparingly but effectively, it's the primary seasoning in his otherwise tube-driven, minimal-effects signal chain.

MXR Phase 90
Pedal

MXR Phase 90

The Phase 90 provides psychedelic swirling textures on select Greta Van Fleet tracks, adding spacious, hypnotic motion without overwhelming the core tube-amp tone. This occasional effect reinforces Jake's vintage-rock palette, channeling 70s progressive influences while keeping the primary focus on warm, dynamic guitar fundamentals.

Recommended for You

Play with Backing Track

Play with Backing Track

Solo (Backing Track)

Solo (Backing Track)