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Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley - Guitar Tab

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About Mr. Crowley

Few songs in hard rock are as immediately recognizable from their opening bars as "Mr. Crowley." The intro is built around a churning, organ-driven progression that the guitar shadows closely, so your first job is locking in with that keyboard line rather than fighting against it. The main riff sits in D minor and leans on a minor key, almost classical sensibility, which means your phrasing needs to feel deliberate and heavy rather than loose. Randy Rhoads, playing for Ozzy Osbourne, structured the song around two guitar solos that remain serious study pieces: the first is melodic and measured, while the second escalates into rapid scalar runs and arpeggios that demand clean left-hand fretting. Those solo sections are where most players hit a wall, so use the Practice Toolbar to isolate each phrase, slow it down until every note is clean, then gradually bring the tempo back up. Getting the tone right matters too: a warm, slightly overdriven lead sound with some reverb will bring out the singing quality Rhoads coaxed from every phrase.

  • The two guitar solos feature a mix of melodic legato lines and fast scalar runs, making clean left-hand technique and accurate picking the main challenge.
  • The song is in D minor, and the guitar parts follow a quasi-classical structure that rewards practicing scales and arpeggios in that key.
  • Isolating each solo phrase with the Practice Toolbar and looping it slowed down is the most effective way to build up to the full performance tempo.

How to Play Mr. Crowley

The song moves through: Intro, Chorus, Verse, Solo, Bridge, Outro Solo.

Key: D minor · Tempo: 138 BPM · Difficulty: Medium

The main challenge here is Randy Rhoads' two solos, particularly the extended outro solo, which combines classically influenced scalar runs, arpeggios, and vibrato-heavy sustained notes in D minor. Most players should learn the intro organ-mimicking guitar figure and the verse rhythm work first to internalize the song's feel before tackling either solo. The outro solo is longer and more demanding than the first, so isolate its faster descending runs using the section loop at reduced speed until the fingering is clean. A common pitfall is rushing the vibrato on held notes to get to the next run; Rhoads' phrasing relies on controlled, wide vibrato that needs deliberate practice on its own.

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
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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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