Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber)
Blitzkrieg Bop – Ramones – Song Breakdown
Keyboard
There isn’t a keyboard part in this recording, so I made a part up based on the basic groove of the song. It can be played with electric piano (as noted), or pretty much any other keyboard. Actually, any other keyboard.
Download the Keyboard Sheet Music Here
Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Johnny Ramone’s guitar part – basically barre chords, but I detailed what strings seemed to ring in those chords based on an isolated guitar recording I found online. Being the punk song it is, I’m almost entirely certain he didn’t intend just those notes of the chords to ring out, but it gives you a glimpse into how it was played.
Download the Lead Guitar Tab Here
Strum Guitar
There isn’t an acoustic guitar part to this song, so a part was made up to play along, or to make this a solo performance with acoustic.
Download the Strum Tab Here
Bass Guitar
Dee Dee Ramone’s bass part, played with a pick. You’ll want a little grit in the tone.
Download the Bass Tab Here
Drums
Tommy Ramone’s drum part. One thing to note (which I never hear in cover performances of this song), is the crash cymbal on the 2nd bar of every 2 bar phrase. It’s not a usual place to put a crash, and makes it a unique drum part.
Download the Drum Music Here
Download the Lead Sheet Here
