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Imagine Dragons - Roots acoustic guitar lesson video
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Roots
2015 2:55
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Roots

"Roots" by Imagine Dragons is a pop rock track that debuted atop the Billboard Rock Digital Songs chart. Written by the band with producer Alex da Kid, it showcases their signature anthemic sound with energetic instrumentation. The song offers electric guitarists an opportunity to learn driving rock riffs and rhythmic patterns characteristic of modern alternative rock.

  • Co-written by all four band members plus producer Alex da Kid, demonstrating collaborative songwriting.
  • Originally released as a non-album single before appearing as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of Evolve.
  • Debuted at number one on the Billboard Rock Digital Songs chart upon release in 2015.
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Wayne Sermon's primary instrument for Imagine Dragons, the Telecaster's bright single-coil pickups and natural clarity enable his precise palm-muting technique and aggressive downpicking to cut through without heavy effects. The high-output bridge pickup paired with increased action prevents buzz during the band's clean-to-slightly-overdriven tones, making every picking articulation audible.

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