Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses

Conquer Guns N' Roses' Sweet Child O' Mine on Guitar Hero II! Get expert tips for Medium, Hard, and Expert modes, including solo strategies and star power usage.

Alright, so you've made it to the encore with "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses! This absolute classic isn't available on Easy, and you'll need to have conquered at least three Medium songs and four Hard or Expert songs to even unlock it. But don't worry, we'll get you through it.

Medium: The intro guitar riff is going to be your bread and butter here. You'll be playing it a lot, so get comfortable! The real challenge comes with the long solo that pops up near the end. It's pretty technical, so stay focused. Since there aren't a ton of opportunities for Star Power, keeping your multiplier high is key to a good score.

Hard: The first half of the song is a steady guitar beat with constant eighth notes. You'll need to be sharp with your finger transitions, so keep those hands moving! The song definitely shifts gears around the solo section. You'll see some faster parts that really benefit from Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs (HO/PO), but don't stress too much if you don't nail every single one. If you're struggling, use your Star Power, but if your Rock Meter is looking healthy, you should be in good shape.

Expert: Back to that eighth-note beat for the first half. If you've kept your transitions clean, this part should be pretty manageable. The main hurdle is definitely the second Guitar Solo. It's packed with fast runs and longer phrases, and Star Power opportunities are scarce. Your best bet is to save any Star Power you've collected specifically for this solo, especially if HO/PO in fast solos isn't your strongest suit. Getting 5 stars is totally doable even if you don't perfect that second solo, but hey, more practice never hurts!