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DON’T FEAR THE REAPER – Guitar Lesson
"I GOTTA HAVE MORE COWBELL!" SNL's hilarious skit belies the value of Blue Oyster Cults' 1976 poem about eternal love. A classic song with a classic riff. Here's your Don't Fear the Reaper guitar lesson.
nice website. pretty cool! I think it would be nice if you could have a written version of the songs showing the chord progessions, maybe have some play along videos for practice, but overall, really cool site. You make it look easy man.
Hi Jackson,I'm 64 and really enjoying your lessons.I'v Just put the guitar down while I type here, and thank you for taking the time to pass on your guitar skills to us all.
Thanks Jackson. Love your playing, singing, and teaching.
One question please, the picking pattern (ie. downs or ups) on the main riff?
I'm having trouble getting it smooth and getting the G to ring out a little.
Hard to advise without a visual but I might suggest that you be sure to lift your fingers high off the fretboard (exaggerate) before they reland for the next chord. You have that open G string note to regroup for a clean landing on the G chord. Hope that helps!
I think what Tom's asking is about the right hand picking on the riff. Is it up and down or the perhaps easier all downs? Thanks for the lesson and your site! (My name's also Tom but not the same person as the above question.)
Hey Jackson! Sir I really enjoy and have learned a lot from your videos. I've tried others on the internet and you seem to make it understandable.
On this song I understand the Am and G however your move to the F cord I'm still not clear on and I because I'm "ADD" formally "ADHD" age will do that.. when you pop up the message "I'm not giving you the Finger" it throws me off and I don't understand.. I think you're using the index on the E string 1st fret for the F, pinky finger on the A string 3rd fret for the C note then you're picking 6,5,4,3?
Thank for everything and please advise if I'm on the right track.
My name is Jackson Mace. I have been involved with music and specifically guitar since 1963. I have been an educator for 32 years and a working musician for 40. I have taught guitar in the classroom and also privately. My instruction has focused on advancing practical rather than theoretical knowledge and making learning fun! I have a "healthy" collection of electric guitars and enjoy working on them, setting them up, modding them, etc. I currently work as a part-time professional musician and actor. After family, my other passion is this website. I am committed to enhancing the site and making free lessons and info about the guitar available to you .... committed to being your guitar mentor ... committed to being your FREE GUITAR MENTOR!
"I GOTTA HAVE MORE COWBELL!" SNL's hilarious skit belies the value of Blue Oyster Cults' 1976 poem about eternal love. A classic song with a classic riff. Here's your Don't Fear the Reaper guitar lesson.
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nice website. pretty cool! I think it would be nice if you could have a written version of the songs showing the chord progessions, maybe have some play along videos for practice, but overall, really cool site. You make it look easy man.
Done Johnny! Hope that makes it better for you!
I have not played for 20 years just starting to get back into it your site really helps.
Thanks kindly …… nice to hear you are BACK!
Love your site. Been playing 5 yrs. and learning alot from your site. Even able to work on Johnny B. Goode. Keep up the great work. John
Thanks a million John!
You're a good player and teacher, Jackson … and a good dude to share your love of guitar and music with all of us!
Hi Jackson,I'm 64 and really enjoying your lessons.I'v Just put the guitar down while I type here, and thank you for taking the time to pass on your guitar skills to us all.
You bet Ron!
Thanks Jackson. Love your playing, singing, and teaching.
One question please, the picking pattern (ie. downs or ups) on the main riff?
I'm having trouble getting it smooth and getting the G to ring out a little.
Hard to advise without a visual but I might suggest that you be sure to lift your fingers high off the fretboard (exaggerate) before they reland for the next chord. You have that open G string note to regroup for a clean landing on the G chord. Hope that helps!
I think what Tom's asking is about the right hand picking on the riff. Is it up and down or the perhaps easier all downs? Thanks for the lesson and your site! (My name's also Tom but not the same person as the above question.)
Brilliant thanks
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Jackson – Great website, thanks for the lessons I'm still learning (As most of us are) after 10 years playing guitar. Please keep it up!
Hey Jackson! Sir I really enjoy and have learned a lot from your videos. I've tried others on the internet and you seem to make it understandable.
On this song I understand the Am and G however your move to the F cord I'm still not clear on and I because I'm "ADD" formally "ADHD" age will do that.. when you pop up the message "I'm not giving you the Finger" it throws me off and I don't understand.. I think you're using the index on the E string 1st fret for the F, pinky finger on the A string 3rd fret for the C note then you're picking 6,5,4,3?
Thank for everything and please advise if I'm on the right track.
You are on the right track and described the change perfectly. Well done Jake!