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Lesson Guide - Bed of Roses
Any questions - just ask
John’s notes;
This power / Rock Ballad was requested by a fellow
member, and I think it makes a great lesson that uses
most of the essential techniques a modern guitarists
needs in their tool box i.e hammers, pull off’s, bends,
slides etc.
The original recording is 7 minutes long so I’ve
reduced it to just over 4 minutes. My arrangement is
largely improvising over the main melody, but keeping
true to the original tune. This is important because an
instrumental (any instrument, guitar, piano, brass etc)
has not got the benefit of lyrics telling a story, so we
have to try and ‘embellish’ the tune to make the melody
interesting to listen to. This is the art of ‘improvisation’
and is great fun to do!
The tune is in the original key of F Major, and most of
the melody uses the 1st and 5th positions F Major
scale. If you don’t know what that means just ask when
you next have a ‘one to one’ with me.
As you play keep locked to the timing especially at the
beginning. There’s only 2 chords being played (F Major
and Bb Major) and its easy to get lost!
Its a nice tune to add to your list so give it a go…just
ask for the TAB PDF.
Lead Solo
Rhythm Gtr
Rhythm Guitar supplies the background harmony whether
on it’s own or with other instruments. Practice along with
the Backing Track on the website first to get your chord
changes and timing ‘spot on’ before playing along with the
melody (either a singer or instrument).
Don’t be fooled by the slow tempo ! It’s in 2/4 time until
the Bridge then changes to 3/4 time and back to 2/4 time.
Stay aware of the chord changes.
NOTE: The rhythm guitar would not normally be played
this loud. It would be mixed withinin the backing harmony.
This video is for lesson purpose only.
TAB & ‘one to one’ tuition available
to members.
Playing the melody of a tune is a
great way to practice your scales &
soloing techniques,
Not a member? No problem.
to instantly download the ‘custom’ PDF Guitar Tablature, and play
along with this (and many more) Video’s and Backing Tracks.
Click on this “Buy me a Coffee” link
(Welling. Kent)
07919 356980
TAB: and ‘one to one’ tuition
available to members.
Lesson Guide -
Bed of Roses
(Bon Jovi)
Backing Track
John’s notes;
This power / Rock Ballad was requested by a fellow
member, and I think it makes a great lesson that uses most
of the essential techniques a modern guitarists needs in
their tool box i.e hammers, pull off’s, bends, slides etc.
The original recording is 7 minutes long so I’ve reduced it to
just over 4 minutes. My arrangement is largely improvising
over the main melody, but keeping true to the original tune.
This is important because an instrumental (any instrument,
guitar, piano, brass etc) has not got the benefit of lyrics
telling a story, so we have to try and ‘embellish’ the tune to
make the melody interesting to listen to. This is the art of
‘improvisation’ and is great fun to do!
The tune is in the original key of F Major, and most of the
melody uses the 1st and 5th positions F Major scale. If you
don’t know what that means just ask when you next have a
‘one to one’ with me.
As you play keep locked to the timing especially at the
beginning. There’s only 2 chords being played (F Major and
Bb Major) and its easy to get lost!
Its a nice tune to add to your list so give it a go…just ask for
the TAB PDF.
Rhythm Gtr
Solo Gtr
Rhythm Guitar supplies the background harmony
whether on it’s own or with other instruments.
Practice along with the Backing Track on the
website first to get your chord changes and timing
‘spot on’ before playing along with the melody
(either a singer or instrument).
Don’t be fooled by the slow tempo ! It’s in 2/4 time
until the Bridge then changes to 3/4 time and back
to 2/4 time. Stay aware of the chord changes.
NOTE: The rhythm guitar would not normally be
played this loud. It would be mixed withinin the
backing harmony. This video is for lesson purpose
only.
Gtr & Backing Track
Any questions - just ask
Not a member? No problem.
to instantly download the ‘custom’ PDF Guitar Tablature and
play along with this (and many more) Video’s and Backing
Tracks.
Click on this ‘buy me a coffee’ link
Playing the melody of a tune is a great way to
practice your scales & soloing techniques,