How to Play Thunderstruck on Guitar (Easy Tab)
AC/DC
To play Thunderstruck on guitar, follow the one-string tab below. The full song uses fast picking on one string — our beginner version teaches the core melody pattern first. Start very slow and increase speed over time.
Step-by-step
- 1
Start very slow
Thunderstruck is known for speed — beginners should begin at 0.5× or slower.
- 2
Learn the pattern
Master a short section before adding more notes.
- 3
Gradually increase speed
Only speed up when every note sounds clean.
Interactive tab — play along
Scroll horizontally to see upcoming notes
The easiest way to learn this song is on one string — follow the highlighted frets above. For the full melody page with extra tips, open the complete Thunderstruck tab →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thunderstruck too hard for beginners?
The original is advanced, but this one-string melody version is a gentler entry point — build speed over weeks, not minutes.
More tips, common mistakes, and the same interactive player on the melody page.