The Beatles - Get Back - Guitar Tab

About Get Back

Few rock and roll riffs are as immediately satisfying to nail as the opening figure of "Get Back." The whole song lives in A major and revolves around a tight, percussive groove that rewards a clean, confident pick attack. The chord work is deceptively simple on paper, but getting the rhythm to sit right, with that loose, swaggering feel rather than stiff strumming, is where most players need real work. Pay close attention to the muting between chord hits, because that is what gives the part its punchy character. If the groove keeps slipping away from you, use the Practice Toolbar to loop the verse riff slowed down until your right hand locks in before you bring it back up to speed. The Beatles recorded the track with a raw, almost live energy, and matching that looseness is the real challenge here, not the notes themselves.

• The signature riff centres on an A major groove with percussive palm muting and tight rhythmic chord stabs that demand a relaxed but precise right hand.
• The main guitar part stays largely in open position, making it approachable for intermediate players, but capturing the loose swagger takes consistent practice.
• Focus your practice on the muting technique between chord hits, as this detail defines the tone and feel of the part more than note choice does.