THE BLACK KEYS
In this article Martin Cooper checks out the unique sound of the groundbreaking rock duo from Ohio, and their guitarist Dan Auerbach.
Dan Auerbach plays his favourite guitar, a Harmony H78 hollowbody
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Key: E Minor Tempo: 94 bpm
Will improve your
✓ Melodic lead playing
✓ Spacious rhythm work
✓ Music theory
The Black Keys were formed in Ohio, USA in 2001 by the duo of Dan Auerbach on guitar and vocals, and drummer Patrick Carney. They came to prominence during the era that alternative acts such as The White Stripes were popular, and also paved the way a few years later for acts like Royal Blood. These were minimalist groups where for the most part two band members took care of guitars, drums and vocals and often bass was played either using octave effects, or sometimes by a session bass player, particularly in a live setting.