Free Music
Yes, that’s right. I’m giving away some of my older recordings. These are full-length records, absolutely free. Enjoy!
• Adam Levy & George Wyle: With My Guitar and You
• Adam Levy: Buttermilk Channel
• Adam Levy: Loose Rhymes—Live on Ludlow Street
Many thanks, Mr. Levy. A Must have DVD
50 Low-Down Rhythm Licks: #6 Julia
by Adam Levy
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at “Julia” by the Beatles. If you’re familiar with the song, you may be wondering—what does this folky acoustic song have to do with rhythm guitar? Everything. See, rhythm guitar doesn’t just mean laying down a heavy funk or rock groove. Rhythm guitar is all about accompanying the singer and propelling the song forward. That can be done in a loud way, or a quiet way, or any way in between. In “Julia,” the rhythm is provided via a steady-rolling fingerpicking pattern that incorporates all six strings. As per the recording, we’ll capo at the 2nd fret. If you don’t own a capo, go out and get one. The capo is an invaluable tool for any guitarist, and you’ll need one to play “Julia.”
The picking pattern is straightforward, and is repeated throughout the song—even as the chords change. The thumb plays the alternating bass pattern, and you can use whichever fingers feel most comfortable for the trebles strings. I use all three fingers—index, middle, and ring—assigning one to each string (strings 3, 2, and 1, respectively). Whatever fingers you choose to pick with, make sure all the notes carry equal weight. Don’t let your picking hand arbitrarily make some notes louder (or softer) than others. The more evenly you can play this song, the more beautiful and tranced-out it sounds. Once you’ve got the hang of the “Julia” picking pattern, try applying it to other songs and chord progressions. Though the Beatles’ original version was played on acoustic guitar, you could certainly play this song on electric.
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