CLASSIC TRACK
AC/DC T.N.T.
Learn the iconic riffs, driving feel and blistering lead work on this dynamite AC/DC classic
Guitars and backing Jon Bishop and Pete Riley Photo Getty
This month’s classic song is the title track of AC/DC’s second studio album in Australia and was included on their first international release, High Voltage. One of the band’s most popular songs, T.N.T. features trademark ’DC open chords and rock ’n’ roll riffs from guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, with a stinging solo courtesy of the former.
Rhythm guitar-wise, this is an easy song to play. It’s all about rock-solid timing delivered with all the attitude you can muster – so make sure to dig in and rock out! Angus’ solo features a raft of rapidfire 16th-note licks that’ll require a little more of your practice time though! We’ve outlined the scale shapes below, suffice to say that Angus himself rarely plays a note for note copy of the recording. Improvising around the shapes with your own ideas is fine.