Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber)
Killing in the Name – Rage Against the Machine – Song Breakdown
Keyboard
There isn’t a keyboard part in this song, so I made one up based on the guitar/bass riffs.
Download the Keyboard Sheet Music Here
Lead/Rhythm Guitar
Except for the solo, the lead and rhythm guitars do mostly the same thing, with subtle variations (left and right guitar). They are both tuned to drop D. The solo is put through a 2-octave pedal, as Tom Morello would do.
Download the Lead Guitar Tab Here
Rhythm Guitar
Download the Rhythm Guitar Tab Here
Strum Guitar
There isn’t a strum acoustic guitar in this song, so a part was made up.
Download the Strum Tab Here
Bass Guitar
The bass doubles a lot of the guitar riffs, and has an overdriven tone in the main groove (indicated). It’s played with the fingers and tuned to drop D.
Download the Bass Tab Here
Drums
A nice grooving drum part with lots of drags and ghost snares.
Download the Drum Music Here
