199 - Song Study: Wake Me Up When September Ends
- S1E199
- 18:16
- September 12th 2024
In this week's episode, I dive deep into Green Day's iconic song "Wake Me Up When September Ends," dissecting its structure, guitar parts, and rich history.
Whether you're a fan of Green Day or just discovering their music, I walk you through everything from the song's poignant backstory to practical tips on executing its guitar parts, including how to master finger positioning and barre chords.
Plus, I offer valuable advice on dynamic range and transitioning between chords to elevate your guitar playing skills.
Don't forget, for our Beginner Guitar Academy members, the detailed tutorial, tabs, and play-along tracks for this song can be found in the Academy. And if you're not yet a member, you can join with a 2-week trial for just $1 here.
Get ready to enhance your guitar skills with expert guidance on one of Green Day's most beloved tracks. Now, let’s get started!
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Paul Andrews has been playing the guitar for 21 years and teaching guitar for over 16 years. During this time he has taught in numerous state and private schools and now runs his own guitar school in his home town of Ashford, Kent where he teaches around 100 students a week.
He is the author of the Amazon bestseller ‘Learn to Play Electric Guitar‘ and has written articles for Acoustic guitar, Play Guitar and Teach Guitar magazines.
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