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You Can't Always Get What You Want - Play Guitar Like The Rolling Stones - Day 4

Andy Guitar via YouTube

Overview

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Learn to play The Rolling Stones' classic "You Can't Always Get What You Want" in this guitar tutorial that focuses on open E tuning techniques. Master the setup process for open E tuning and discover how to play chords effectively in this alternative tuning system. Explore connections to other Rolling Stones songs that use open E tuning, including "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Gimme Shelter." Practice the signature intro riff with proper capo placement at the 8th fret, then work through the complete chord progressions and strumming patterns that define this iconic song. Develop your skills with the chorus section and learn the intro variation played at the first fret. Experience how reverb and effects enhance the overall sound through a complete demonstration that brings together all the techniques covered in this comprehensive guitar lesson.

Syllabus

Introduction
Open E Tuning Setup
Playing Chords in Open E
Other Songs in Open E Jumpin Jack Flash, Gimme Shelter
Adding the Capo at Fret 8
The Signature Intro Riff
Chords and Strumming pattern
The Chorus
The Intro Variation Fret 1
Demo with Reverb/Effects
Wrap Up

Taught by

Andy Guitar

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