These classic rock guitar riffs have inspired generations upon generations of novice guitarists to start shredding.

I vowed I would learn how to play in such a session. Luckily, my 8-year-old son also wanted to learn guitar, so we took lessons together.

The original Rocksmith was a genuinely great way to learn guitar/bass, but it's starting to feel pretty old—and if you don't have the official Real Tone adapter, you miss out on a bunch of features.