Learn 'Something' by The Beatles

What will we be covering?

‘Something’ by George Harrison is one the best Beatles’ songs ever. It’s a must-have in anyone’s repertoire. We’ll explore the entire song in terms of :

• its simple, but really effective, lilting chord progressions using lots of standard open chords: 7, 9, maj7 and lots more (including some barre chords).
• the various ways to strum the chords, adding in subtle bassline movements between them. Strumming patterns, legato/legado techniques and the use of dynamics to add in more colour are all covered (and maybe even some fingperpicking options).
• the nice intro.
• adding in the classic fill licks.
• looking at how it cleverly modulates to another key.
• breaking down the solo and the techniques used.

This is a superb song to have in your jamming list and if you’re a singer then you’ll  instantly have an audience singing along with you.

Who’s this session suitable for?

Beginner+ to intermediate acoustic and electric guitar players.

These sessions are layered to allow different player levels to learn and play along at the same time.

Beginner+ players will pick up the song form and strumming of the chord progressions and maybe any bassline movements between the chords i.e. more than enough for playing the complete song. Relative Beginners would also get a lot out the session but they would need to know most basic open chords.

Intermediate players will, in addition to the basic song, focus on the fill licks and solo; paying special attention to the quality of the notes, additional RH techniques and phrasing.

Whatever level you are at, you’ll have lots of takeaways to work on later.

Materials

You’ll receive any lesson PDF(s) just before the session and we’ll make a Zoom recording of the live lesson available to you afterwards. We will also have a bespoke backing track included as well.

Homework

The session is 60 minutes long; don’t expect to master everything during the session. The tutor will go through all the key parts, demonstrating them and discussing the associated techniques and know-how.

The real work is done by you afterwards. Armed with the materials (PDFs and video  recording), you’ll have all the tools to work on things at your own pace.

Booking a place and buying options

When you book you’ll have two options:

1. You want to join the live Zoom session.

You’ll receive the joining instructions on the day. Being live, you’ll be able to put your own questions directly to the tutor during the session. Choose option 1, Live session and materials.

2. Maybe you’d like to attend but can’t make it on this occasion?

You can buy the materials and receive them after the session (i.e. lesson PDF(s) and access to a Zoom recording of the live session). Choose option 2, Materials only.