Smoke on the Water

by Deep Purple

Beginner

Hard Rock

112 BPM

G Minor

Chords Used:

E5 G5

Tempo:

112

Guitar Tab

[Main Riff]
e|-----------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------|
G|---0---3---5-----0---3---6-5------|
D|---0---3---5-----0---3---6-5------|
A|-----------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------|

e|-----------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------|
G|---0---3---5-----3---0-------------|
D|---0---3---5-----3---0-------------|
A|-----------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------|

Tab Notation:

h = hammer-on

p = pull-off

b = bend

r = release bend

/ = slide up

\ = slide down

v = vibrato

t = tap

x = muted note

PM = palm mute

~ = let ring

() = ghost note

Practice Tips

•Start slowly at 50-60% of the original tempo and gradually increase speed
•Practice the chord transitions separately before attempting the full song
•Use a metronome to maintain consistent timing
•Focus on clean, clear notes rather than speed
•Break the song into sections and master each part individually