Led Zeppelin
Am = x 0 2 2 1 0 Am/G# = 4 0 2 2 1 0 Am/G = 3 0 2 2 1 0 Fmaj7 = 1 3 3 2 1 1 G/B = x 2 0 0 3 3 C = x 3 2 0 1 0 D = x x 0 2 3 2
Strumming Pattern
Fingerpicking: p-i-m-a pattern
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The intro to Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin (1971) is one of the most recognized guitar passages in rock history.
The magic is the chromatic descending bass line: Am → Am/G# → Am/G → Fmaj7. The bass note descends by half steps (A → G# → G → F) while the top strings maintain an Am chord shape.
Start very softly and let the dynamics grow naturally as the song progresses.