John the Revolator Intro

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John the Revolator Intro

#1 Post by LightWithoutHeat777 » Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:13 pm

Does anyone know how to play the intro/verses? I've been trying to do it buy ear, but it's driving me crazy! Can anyone help me?
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Re: John the Revolator Intro

#2 Post by DissonantCheese » Sun Sep 23, 2012 6:12 am

LightWithoutHeat777 wrote:Does anyone know how to play the intro/verses? I've been trying to do it buy ear, but it's driving me crazy! Can anyone help me?
Make sure your guitar is tuned down 1 whole step! (DGCFAD)
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Re: John the Revolator Intro

#3 Post by LightWithoutHeat777 » Sun Sep 23, 2012 6:14 am

Yeah I knew that part. I have the first two notes but that's it hahaha
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Re: John the Revolator Intro

#4 Post by DissonantCheese » Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:34 am

Which parts of the song are you talking about? The part when Blind Willie Johnson sings or when Beverly McClellan sings? Or both?
The song is pretty much E Mixolydian throughout.
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Re: John the Revolator Intro

#5 Post by LightWithoutHeat777 » Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:13 pm

The part where Beverly starts & the verse!
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