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Description

The acoustic guitar sets the swing of the tune with its strumming in the verses. Notice how the 8th note upstrokes (on the "ands") occur later than straight eighths. This is called a "shuffle" feel, and the acoustic defines this feel right off the top of the tune. Keep your strums steady and relaxed.

Watch out for the variation in the first half of the second verse, where the guitars drop out and the vocal and percussion take over. This is a cool idea that gives the arrangement some dynamic contrast.

Lesson Info
Mike Olekshy
Instructor Mike Olekshy
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Tutorial
I Love A Rainy Night
Tutorial Lessons
  1. I Love A Rainy Night: Introduction
  2. Hear The Thunder: Gear & Tone
  3. Watch The Lightning: Guitar 1 Verse
  4. Taste The Rain: Guitar 2 Verse
  5. Such A Beautiful Sight: Guitar 1 Pre-Chorus
  6. This Heart Of Mine: Guitar 2 Pre-Chorus
  7. Moonlight Shadows: Guitar 1 Chorus
  8. Light Up The Sky: Guitar 2 Chorus
  9. See It In My Eyes: Guitar 3 Leads
  10. I Love A Rainy Night: Full Performance
  11. I Love A Rainy Night: Single Guitar
  12. I Love A Rainy Night: Jam Along