Characteristics and Sound

Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin,
playing Stairway to heaven´s solo.

The electric guitar is always emphasized, its used as a rhythm instrument (repetitive riffs) and as a solo lead instrument. Drums are, generally, fast and the bass supports the drums or the guitars. Vocals are growling, raspy and sometimes involve screaming or wailing. Sometimes, a melodic piano is used. It has a great influence of blues and rock n´ roll. Songs are almost always played on a higher tonality than rock. The guitar solo is a very important part of the songs, It´s long, fast and complex, maintaining a great blues influence.