<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe main reason behind all of this is probably because of its popularity, but popularity can also cause burnout to listeners after hearing it so many times, and this is actually the most serious and logical answer to this whole thing about Stairway to Heaven in guitar stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is so much music out there, and sometimes some songs draw too much attention, so who can blame guitar store employees?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Is Stairway to Heaven So Popular?<\/h1><\/h2>\n\n\n\n There are a lot of reasons why this song is so popular among Rock lovers and people in general, so let\u2019s cover some of those in order to find out why is this song in so many people\u2019s minds when they go to a guitar store<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the Height of Progressive Rock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Progressive Rock was still a very fresh genre at the time, but many bands were ready to step into this complex and amazing genre that broke a lot of the rules that made Rock or Pop popular at the time, getting inspiration from Jazz and other looser genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this song, there are some noticeable changes in tempo, transitions, and even some mystery as to exactly what the song is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To add to the amazing 8 minutes of music, it also features an improvised solo by Jimmy Page which was played on a Fender Telecaster that was gifted to him by Jeff Beck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Easy is Stairway to Heaven?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n There is nothing short of amazing but that also begs the question, Why are so many people obsessed about learning how to play this song on guitar, and how is it that they find the strength to do it as a beginner?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This song is not easy, it\u2019s advanced at best bother rock hits are definitely easier like \u201cSmoke on the Water\u201d, but hey, it\u2019s cool, and that is everything a beginner wants from guitar playing right? Besides practicing and enjoying the music of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h1><\/h2>\n\n\n\n There are many songs like Stairway to Heaven that while they are amazing, it becomes a bit repetitive to find so many people playing them over and over again, that\u2019s why the joke started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anywhere from Wonderwall to Sweet Child O\u2019 Mine, people tend to learn these songs as beginners because they are iconic and legendary but we also recommend that if you are a beginner you try out other lesser-known songs, as this will give you a broader understanding of the genre you like as well as your inspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, remember there are no banned songs in guitar stores, just remember if you are not \u201cthat person\u201d, employees will thank you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin released in 1971 is without a doubt one of the biggest rock songs of all time, some even might say that it is the biggest rock song of all time, but with a title like that also comes popularity which can bring a lot of good things and some few … <\/p>\n
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