Californication Guitar Lesson - Red Hot Chili Peppers Beginner Rhythm + Solo (TAB)

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Published May 28, 2026

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In today's guitar lesson we learn how to play Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers. We cover all of the rhythm guitar parts as well as the solo, which are all accessible for a beginner. John Frusciante is known for his tasteful and melodic playing, making these rhythm parts and solo easily learnable for any level.

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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Demo
1:40 - Lesson Introduction
2:39 - Intro + Verse
4:07 - Intermediate Version w/Bass
5:36 - End of Verse
6:40 - Bridge
7:31 - Chorus
8:16 - Solo
11:15 - Lesson Outro