Money for Nothing – Guitar Play Along (Dire Straits)

Money for Nothing is a classic Dire Straits track built around one of the most recognisable guitar riffs.

It’s all about tone, timing, and controlled rhythm playing.

A great song for developing groove and confidence in riff-based playing.

• Focus on tone and attack — the sound is a big part of this riff.

• Keep your rhythm steady — consistency is key.

• Use controlled picking — avoid overplaying.

• Stay relaxed — tension will affect timing and feel.

• Let the riff breathe — don’t rush between phrases.

• Start slowly and focus on clean riff execution.

• Loop the main riff until it feels natural.

• Practice with a metronome to improve timing.

• Play along with the track and focus on groove.

• Builds riff control and consistency

• Improves timing and groove

• Develops tone awareness

• Strengthens confidence in playing