A detailed guitar lesson on Night Shift from Siouxsie and the Banshees’ 1981 album Juju. Covering all the main guitar parts including the opening riff, arpeggios, chorus chords and the instrumental section, with some attention to how John McGeoch used simple ideas to great atmospheric effect. Gear and tone covered towards the end (Jazzmaster, MXR flanger, delay).
Arpeggio Picking
I’d Rather Go Blind by Etta James
In this lesson I’m looking at I’d Rather Go Blind, originally performed by by Etta James, and an all time great soul/blues track. For this video I’m taking my inspiration from the 1972 Rod Stewart recording which features guitar work from Ronnie Wood, whose playing on this tune is a masterclass in tasteful, supportive rhythm guitar.
It’s a long video, and I get into lots of interesting topics – some simple rhythm, guitar approaches, adding connecting notes between chord changes, double stop fills using 4ths, 5ths and 6ths, and I also discuss how are you might solo over these chord changes. This is a really fun tune to play, whether as a rhythm guitarist or a lead player. Hope you enjoy it.
Surf Rider by The Lively Ones
In this video I’m looking at Surf Rider by the Lively Ones. This is a surf classic that I’ve been meaning to get round to for quite some time. I think this is one of my favourite surf tunes to play. In the tab I’ve included a little solo that I didn’t end up playing in the video which works instead of the sax solo you hear on the original.
In My Room by The Beach Boys
My arrangement of the 1963 Beach Boys classic. Tab is available on the Patreon page.
Sleepwalk by Santo & Johnny
Here’s my detailed exploration of the instrumental classic Sleepwalk, which includes my guitar arrangement. Tab can be found on the Patreon page.
Happy House by Siouxsie & The Banshees
One more Siouxsie & The Banshees classic featuring stunning guitar work from John McGeoch.
Tab & Backing Track
Can be found on my Patreon page (pay what you like and get access to this and a whole library of other tabs and backing.)