Crazy Train – Guitar Play Along (Ozzy Osbourne)
Tuning: E standard
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Crazy Train is one of the most iconic metal songs ever, built around fast, memorable riffs and tight rhythm playing.
It’s all about precision, timing, and keeping everything clean at speed.
A great song for developing picking accuracy and confidence.
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• Focus on clean picking — clarity is essential for the main riff.
• Keep your timing tight — the riff should feel steady and controlled.
• Stay relaxed — tension will affect speed and accuracy.
• Use small movements — efficiency helps with control.
• Build speed gradually — don’t jump straight to full tempo.
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• Start slowly and build up speed step by step.
• Break the riff into smaller sections.
• Use a metronome to improve timing.
• Play along with the track and focus on consistency.
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• Builds picking speed and control
• Improves timing at faster tempos
• Develops riff accuracy
• Strengthens confidence in playing