Trash: Easy Guitar Digital Sheet Music

Trash: Easy Guitar Digital Sheet Music

The New York Dolls, David Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain

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About the Artist: The New York Dolls

The New York Dolls emerged from the New York glam rock scene in the early 1970s as pioneers of hard rock infused with theatrical energy and punk attitude. The band's raw, stripped-down approach to songwriting and performance became foundational to both glam rock and the emerging punk movement, influencing generations of rock musicians with their unapologetic sound and visual presentation.

Their catalog remains essential listening for guitarists exploring rock fundamentals and the attitude-driven songwriting that defined the era. The New York Dolls demonstrated that effective rock music didn't require technical complexity but rather conviction, energy, and songs built on memorable riffs and hooks.

Why we love this

This track hits the sweet spot between accessibility and authentic rock credibility. Students get to own a genuine piece of '70s rock history rather than a watered-down approximation, building confidence through music that actually sounds like something worth learning.

What to expect

Raw and direct. The song charges forward with confident swagger, driven by driving rhythms and no-nonsense chord work. There's a defiant edge here, this isn't polished or complicated, but it's unmistakably powerful.

Who it's for

Guitar students who want to play actual rock songs rather than simplified exercises, particularly those ready to tackle barre chords and basic power chord voicings. This works well for players in the early-intermediate range looking to understand how simple, repetitive riffs become the backbone of memorable rock compositions.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock into a steady groove by anchoring the rhythm with downstrokes; the punch of this song lives in consistent attack rather than flashy picking patterns.
  • Pay attention to muting between phrases to create the percussive snap that gives the riff its attitude.
  • Let the amp do some work here. Even at lower volumes, slight distortion or overdrive will give you the tonal character that makes this song feel authentic.

How to use it

Feature this in a rock or popular music unit that shows students how classic rock is constructed from fundamental techniques. It pairs well with other '70s rock standards when building a unit on songwriting economy and riff-based composition.

Skills your students will build

  • Power chord voicings and transitions
  • Consistent rhythmic precision with muted strings
  • Understanding riff-based song structure
  • Tone shaping using amp settings and pick attack

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