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Sympathy For The Devil - Play Guitar Like The Rolling Stones - Day 5

Andy Guitar via YouTube

Overview

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Learn to play "Sympathy For The Devil" by The Rolling Stones in this 11-minute guitar tutorial that breaks down the essential chord progression, strumming patterns, and solo techniques. Master the fundamental E-D-A-E chord progression and the main strumming pattern through slow demonstrations and looper pedal practice sessions. Explore the E minor pentatonic scale and incorporate the B chord while developing proper picking technique using the "up, up, up" method. Practice minor pentatonic shapes and signature licks, then apply a free-flowing approach to improvisation over the song's structure. Build confidence through looper practice demonstrations and learn to create minimalist solo sections while jamming along to the classic Rolling Stones track.

Syllabus

Introduction
Chord Progression E-D-A-E
Main Strumming Pattern
Slow Demo
Looper Pedal Setup
E Minor Pentatonic and The B Chord
The Solo Introduction
Picking Technique Up, Up, Up
Minor Pentatonic Shapes and lick
Tab & Free-Flowing Approach
Looper Practice Demo
Improvisation
Minimalist Solo Section and jamming
Wrap Up

Taught by

Andy Guitar

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