Blister In The Sun

▶ https://www.andyguitar.co.uk/membership ◀ Learn guitar with me! ✅ FREE chord sheet ▶ https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/violent-femmes/blister-in-the-sun-chords-588 This video teaches how to play the acoustic guitar song "Blister In The Sun" by Violent Femmes, focusing on the single note lead line. It covers the intro riff, strumming patterns, chords for the verses and chorus, and includes a bonus riff. 🎬 SUBSCRIBE TO ANDY GUITAR on YouTube http://goo.gl/nDtSmJ 0:00 Demo & video overview 0:44 Detailed breakdown of the intro riff with chord positions and rolling technique 4:09 Strumming pattern and chords for the verses. 6:20 Chords and strumming pattern for the chorus. 7:52 Additional riff after the first riff with variations and harmony. 11:32 Play through with slower tempo for practice. 14:09 Where to go from here - Importance of learning single note lead lines: The video emphasizes the importance of adding single note lead lines to the practice routine, especially for acoustic guitarists who primarily focus on basic open chords. - Rolling technique for the intro riff: The rolling technique is demonstrated to smoothly transition between the G note and the third fret of string five, adding speed and fluidity to the riff. - Muting thinner strings: To avoid unwanted string noise, it is recommended to mute the thinner strings with the first finger while playing the intro riff. - Strumming pattern for the verses: The strumming pattern for the verses involves downstrokes and upstrokes, following a specific rhythm to recreate the intro riff. - Chords and strumming pattern for the chorus: The chorus uses E minor, C major, and D major chords with a different strumming pattern that includes eighth note strums and a push forward on the second bar. - Additional riff after the first riff: A higher octave variation of the intro riff is introduced, along with the harmony played on string two, adding complexity and depth to the song. - Structure of the song: The video provides notes on the structure of the song, including breaks and transitions between sections, to help players navigate through the song effectively. Andy recommends his 14-day beginner course for those who want to further develop their skills and learn more techniques like single note playing and lead lines. The course offers interactive tab on screen and covers a variety of topics. 🙏 Help support Andy's free videos by donating https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=J3SP58NUHS55U ************************************************************************** ✅ FREE 10 DAY TRIAL of ALL my online courses (limited time!) ✅ ▶ https://www.andyguitar.co.uk/membership ◀ Learn guitar with me! (risk-free for 60 days, and your first 10 days cost nothing)