10 Easy Rock Songs to Learn to Play on Your River Dulcimer

Whether you’re gearing up to jam on your new Cumberland River Guitar or strumming your stick dulcimer, these songs will help you channel your inner rock star. 🤘

 1. "With a Little Help From My Friends" - The Beatles

Kicking off this list with a Beatles song because... THEY'RE THE BEATLES.

    

 2. "Rockin' in the Free World" - Neil Young

Can you rock as hard as Neil Young? I think you can! Get the TAB here.

 

 3. "Summer of '69" - Bryan Adams

Rock or soft rock? You decide, but this song is iconic. Find the TAB here.

 

 4. "Creep" - Radiohead

90s music fans, this one's for you. Get the TAB here.

 

 5. "Drive My Car" - The Beatles

Two Beatles song on this list? Of course. BECAUSE THEY'RE THE BEATLES.

  

 

 6. "The Middle" - Jimmy Eat World

One of the best pop rock bands of our time. Learn this millennial hit in this video and get the TAB here.

 

 7. "Free Fallin'" - Tom Petty

Super easy to play and it's an instant party hit. Learn this one now!

 

8. "Don't Stop Believin'" - Journey

Another instantly-recognized rock hit that's sure to wow your friends. Find the TAB here.

 

 9. "Who'll Stop The Rain" - CCR

Not to be confused with "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" (this band really likes rain), this is our most-viewed CCR tutorial. Get the TAB for D-tuned instruments here and for G-tuned instruments here.

 

10. "Yellow" - Coldplay 

A throwback to this mellow rock hit as fans celebrate Coldplay's 10th studio album. Get the chord TAB guide here.

BONUS: Performance of "Friday I'm in Love" - The Cure

We love this beautiful rendition by our friend Hitoshi Yamaguchi on the Cumberland River Dulcimer. Let me know if you want a tutorial for this one!

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