mrgrumpy
Verified buyer
12/01/25
No devil inside this one😊
This course is very instructive… working through every part and then lining up with your version, or with the CD track, you can’t go wrong. Thanks again for another great song lesson👍👍
Devil Inside by INXS
Learn How to Play “Devil Inside” by INXS on Guitar with Tab, Video Lessons, and More!
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About this course
Learn how to play “Devil Inside” by INXS with this immersive TrueFire Song Lesson, taught by acclaimed guitarist and educator Irene Ketikidi. A defining hit of the late ’80s, “Devil Inside” showcases INXS’s signature fusion of pop, rock, and funk, anchored by infectious rhythm parts, dynamic layering, and a tight, driving groove. In this hands-on lesson, you’ll explore every guitar part that makes the song so powerful, from the punchy main riff to the shimmering rhythm textures and melodic solo work.
Designed for guitarists of all levels, this Song Lesson breaks down each electric guitar track in detail, while also including an easy version for those who want to focus on simple chords and consistent rhythm. Whether you’re building your timing and feel or ready to dive into the layered interplay of multiple guitar parts, Irene guides you through the material with clarity and precision, helping you lock into the song’s pulse and energy.
The lesson begins with a full-band performance and song overview to establish structure and feel. From there, you’ll move through dedicated sections for each guitar part, including the easy rhythm arrangement, the driving main riff, two complementary rhythm layers, and the expressive lead part. Each section follows TrueFire’s signature three-phase format: a detailed lesson, a guided practice session with the instructor, and a full-band playalong that lets you perform your part in context.
The backing track includes bass, drums, vocals, synths, and a click track, providing a realistic band mix to rehearse with. With TrueFire’s powerful learning tools—like synced tab and notation, looping, slow motion, and multi-angle video—you can study each phrase at your own pace and revisit any section until you’ve fully nailed it.
So grab your guitar and let's dig in to one of INXS’s most iconic songs!
Designed for guitarists of all levels, this Song Lesson breaks down each electric guitar track in detail, while also including an easy version for those who want to focus on simple chords and consistent rhythm. Whether you’re building your timing and feel or ready to dive into the layered interplay of multiple guitar parts, Irene guides you through the material with clarity and precision, helping you lock into the song’s pulse and energy.
The lesson begins with a full-band performance and song overview to establish structure and feel. From there, you’ll move through dedicated sections for each guitar part, including the easy rhythm arrangement, the driving main riff, two complementary rhythm layers, and the expressive lead part. Each section follows TrueFire’s signature three-phase format: a detailed lesson, a guided practice session with the instructor, and a full-band playalong that lets you perform your part in context.
The backing track includes bass, drums, vocals, synths, and a click track, providing a realistic band mix to rehearse with. With TrueFire’s powerful learning tools—like synced tab and notation, looping, slow motion, and multi-angle video—you can study each phrase at your own pace and revisit any section until you’ve fully nailed it.
So grab your guitar and let's dig in to one of INXS’s most iconic songs!
What you'll learn
- Play power chord progressions with proper technique
- Use thumb muting technique to avoid unwanted string noise
- Navigate song structure with different verse lengths
- Improve timing and feel in a rock context
- Develop ability to play along with a full band backing track
Release date: 11/13/2025 • 2h 04m runtime
Sample lessons
Full Song Performance
Reference Video of All Guitar Parts
What's included
17 lessons • 10 charts • 5 Jam Tracks
Devil Inside by INXS
Hey everyone, Irene Ketikidi here! Let’s have a look at “Devil Inside” by INXS. This is their most popular tune — it’s technically a pop song, but what’s really cool for us is that it has a lot of layered guitar parts with different sounds and tones. We’ll be using several pickup positions on the Strat, so there’s a lot to explore. We’ve got rock riffs, power chord parts, and some clean fills that lean into a bluesy-funk vibe.
There’s also a really fun guitar solo that uses the major pentatonic scale — a great chance to work on a major-sounding solo, since we tend to play minor ones more often. You’ll also hear plenty of double stops, which add to our phrasing vocabulary, and some triad chord shapes with different inversions and octaves. These layering techniques make the guitars sound big, which is a big part of this song’s charm.
So let’s dive in! We’ll start with an easy version that focuses only on power chords so we can get through the whole song and understand the structure better. Grab your guitar, and let’s get started on “Devil Inside”!
There’s also a really fun guitar solo that uses the major pentatonic scale — a great chance to work on a major-sounding solo, since we tend to play minor ones more often. You’ll also hear plenty of double stops, which add to our phrasing vocabulary, and some triad chord shapes with different inversions and octaves. These layering techniques make the guitars sound big, which is a big part of this song’s charm.
So let’s dive in! We’ll start with an easy version that focuses only on power chords so we can get through the whole song and understand the structure better. Grab your guitar, and let’s get started on “Devil Inside”!
Full Song Performance
We’ll start things off with a full playalong of the song so you can hear how every part fits together—from the rhythm and main riffs to the lead and fills. This will give us a clear reference for the tone, feel, and structure of the song before we dive into each section step by step in the upcoming lesson segments.
Easy Guitar | Lesson
All right, let’s break down an easy version of “Devil Inside” using just power chords so we can focus on the structure and get comfortable with the song. We’ll start with a long C power chord after the drum intro, then move between simple shapes like C, A, F, G, and E throughout each section. The verses follow a repeating pattern, and the pre-chorus adds a short G–E–G movement that leads right into the chorus. The chorus alternates between C5 and F5, repeating twice for the first two choruses and four times for the final one. The bridge and outro use that same C–F change we practiced, and we’ll repeat it twelve times to close the tune. This is all about getting familiar with the rhythm, chord transitions, and structure before we move on to playing it in time with the band. So grab your guitar, get comfy with those power chords, and let’s learn the bones of “Devil Inside.”
Easy Guitar | Practice Session
Now that we know the structure, let’s practice “Devil Inside” together using our easy power chord version. We’ll keep that crunchy tone and stay relaxed with the strumming. Each section follows a simple flow: C to A for the verses, G to E for the pre-chorus, and C to F for the chorus. Remember, everything repeats a few times — four repeats for the double chorus and twelve for the outro — so we’ll count carefully to stay locked in. The goal here is to build consistency, keep the rhythm steady, and feel how the song moves from one section to the next. Stay loose, listen for the transitions, and don’t worry about perfection yet — we’re just getting comfortable playing through the full structure together.
Easy Guitar | Playalong
All right, this is where it all comes together! We’re going to play along with the band using the easy power chord version of “Devil Inside.” Keep your strumming tight and your changes clean — it’s all about groove and confidence now. You’ll hear the same structure we practiced: C and A in the verses, G and E in the pre-chorus, and C to F for the chorus, with that big repeating C–F pattern driving the outro home. Count your repeats carefully, stay in the pocket with the drums, and focus on locking in your rhythm. By the time we hit that final C chord, you’ll have played through the full song start to finish. Let’s plug in, turn it up, and jam along with “Devil Inside.”
Main Riff Guitar | Lesson
All right, let’s dig into the main riff — this is the hook of “Devil Inside.” It’s in C minor pentatonic, even though the song itself is in C major, which is something we see all the time in rock tunes. I’m using an overdriven tone with a little chorus to capture that synth-like texture from the original recording, but straight overdrive sounds great too. The riff lives mostly in the first three frets, starting on the third fret of the A string — that C note — and moving through short, punchy staccato notes, then answering with longer tones on the lower strings. It’s got a simple two-part call-and-response feel, and we’ll be repeating it twice in the intro and again in several spots across the song: after the first chorus as an interlude, in each verse during the C5 to F5 change, and again in the outro where we only play the first half of the riff for the final six repeats. It’s a tight, rhythmic idea that ties the whole track together, so let’s walk through it step by step before we play it in time.
Main Riff Guitar | Practice Session
Now that we know how the riff works, let’s practice it together. Keep that crunchy overdrive tone and focus on staying relaxed with the picking hand — we want those short, snappy staccato notes to really pop. The riff starts on the third fret of the A string, then moves down to the low E for a few longer notes before coming back up for that little melodic turnaround. We’ll go slow first, locking in the rhythm and making sure the two parts — the main phrase and its response — sound clear and even. Remember, this riff repeats twice in the intro and each verse during the C5 to F5 chord change, so getting comfortable with the timing here will make the rest of the song feel easy. Stay with me as we loop it a few times — focus on clean transitions, and really let that groove settle in.
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