Song Lesson: Eye of the Tiger by Survivor (JamPlay)

Unleash Your Inner Rock Star: Master 'Eye of the Tiger' One Riff at a Time!

Marty FriedmanTommy EmmanuelSteve VaiEric GalesEric Johnson

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Song Lesson: Eye of the Tiger by Survivor (JamPlay)

About this course

Fuel your inner rock star and conquer the iconic "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor, now featured on TrueFire in collaboration with JamPlay. This comprehensive online guitar song lesson is a treasure trove for aspiring guitarists and Survivor fans alike, taking you on a musical expedition through this classic rock anthem.

From the famed opening riff to the fiery solos, each aspect of the song is broken down meticulously in high-quality video segments. Our expert instructor leads you through each note, explaining techniques and providing valuable tips to help you master the song.

The "Eye of the Tiger" lesson package includes:
  • In-depth video tutorials covering each part of the song, filmed in high-definition for clear visuals.
  • Multi-angle views for focused learning on both left-hand fretting and right-hand strumming techniques.
  • Downloadable backing tracks at different speeds, giving you the perfect practice companion.
  • An exploration of relevant music theory concepts and songwriting elements unique to "Eye of the Tiger".
  • Bonus content featuring tips on achieving the authentic Survivor sound, including gear and tone advice.
This course is perfect for intermediate players looking to add a rock classic to their repertoire, or beginners aiming to challenge their skills. With TrueFire's "Eye of the Tiger" guitar lesson, you'll be able to channel the indomitable spirit of Survivor and bring this iconic song to life on your own six strings!

What you'll learn

  • Create melodic rhythm guitar parts beyond basic chords
  • Navigate eighth note displacement and rhythmic displacement
  • Maintain consistent rhythm and energy throughout a full song performance
  • Understand and execute double stops in a rhythm context
  • Develop right-hand endurance for extended rhythm patterns
Release date: 10/13/2022 • 1h 16m runtime
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Sample lessons
Full Song Performance
Full Song Performance

What's included

11 lessons • 6 charts • 1 Jam Tracks

Eye of the Tiger | Overview
Released as s single in the spring of 1982, "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor quickly became a major success after it was used for the theme song for the film "Rocky III". It sat at the top of the American charts for six weeks and reached certified platinum status by August of the same year. The song was written by two members of the band, guitarist Frankie Sullivan, and keyboardist Jim Peterik.
Full Song Performance
Released as s single in the spring of 1982, "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor quickly became a major success after it was used for the theme song for the film "Rocky III". It sat at the top of the American charts for six weeks and reached certified platinum status by August of the same year. The song was written by two members of the band, guitarist Frankie Sullivan, and keyboardist Jim Peterik.
Easy Strum | Lesson
To start this song off, we are going to be looking at the main introductory riff that happens a couple of times throughout the song. We are going to simplify the main riff to make it more akin to a bass line, but we will be focusing on the main melody.
Easy Strum | Practice Session
To start this song off, we are going to be looking at the main introductory riff that happens a couple of times throughout the song. We are going to simplify the main riff to make it more akin to a bass line, but we will be focusing on the main melody.
Easy Strum | Playalong
To start this song off, we are going to be looking at the main introductory riff that happens a couple of times throughout the song. We are going to simplify the main riff to make it more akin to a bass line, but we will be focusing on the main melody.
Guitar 1 | Lesson
This part is very simple in concept. We are going to go over where the emphasis lies while playing this guitar part. While this part is all sixteenth notes, emphasizing certain notes will bring this part to life.
Guitar 1 | Practice Session
This part is very simple in concept. We are going to go over where the emphasis lies while playing this guitar part. While this part is all sixteenth notes, emphasizing certain notes will bring this part to life.

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