Originally Posted by: NickFerra
There is one part in the chorus though that I can't figure out. It's at 1:18 to 1:28. I really wanted to keep that lick for the song. Any chance you can help out with that as well?

Solidly in C major.

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|--5--7--5--7-s-9----------------------------|
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|--7-9-h10-9-7-9h10-9-7--9-7h9h7-------------|
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|---10---------------------------------------|
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Note how the first 2 lines work nicely over the C to F major chords, then when the G chord happens, he winds up on the B note which is the major 3rd of that chord. I put the final C note on a separate line to indicate that he does it as the verse comes back in to coincide with the return of the vocals as the verse starts again on a C major chord.

As fun as this is for me, I encourage you to start working these things out for yourself. :) These are really nice melodic lines that are relatively simple & a great place to practice your pitch matching & ear training.

So, you try the next one, post the text tab & I can "grade" it for you! Give it a try! It'll be fun! :D