10 Easy Guitar Riffs (That Don't Appear On Other Lists)

10. Do I Wanna Know? - Arctic Monkeys

One of the standout singles from the Arctic Monkey's fifth studio album "AM", "Do I Wanna Know?" is an insanely captivating song that features rich narrative lyrics detailing an unrequited romance. The song is a satisfying blend of overlapping lyrics and warm instrumentation, still standing as one of the band's most beloved singles to date. Alex Turner sings and plays on this track with a chilling restraint, which serves to create an ethereal sense of ease to the entire track. Haunting and amazingly indelible in equal measures.

Structurally, this song is only comprised of two riffs, the main riff and the slightly different chorus riff. Not a lot to learn, but the sparse instrumentation adds to the satisfying feel to the overall song. The two phrases might prove a little finicky for a new beginner, but it shouldn't take too long to master this song, which not only serves as an impressive marker for a newcomer's skill, but as a reliable crowd pleaser that will go down well with any budding audience. On the whole, "Do I Wanna Know?" is an intensely gratifying song that is often overlooked in discussions of the easiest songs to learn, but still brilliant nonetheless.