strumming patterns for Say Goodbye?

DMB fan · Unread post by **DMB fan** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:21 pm

I have been playing guitar for about a year and although I try to play as often as I can, I still consider myself a begginer in many aspects. I find I can get the picking of songs down fairly well but I am rusty on finding an ear for strumming patterns.
Recently I've been having a lot of troubles finding a strumming pattern for the intro. of Say Goodbuy. I can get the basic sound and notes for the rest of the song but strumming the start is killing me! What is Dave doing? Please help!!!

Thanks,

DMB fan

gravedigger · Unread post by **gravedigger** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:30 pm

His strumming pattern for Say Goodbye seems to change with the phases of the moon

no seriously, it takes time just listening and practicing and practicing and listening. Try to stick to one version, say the Luther College version (hint, nudge) and listen to it, practice and play a long with it. In time you'll get it. The Album version is a bit different and other live versions are different. Does he ever play this song the same way twice ?? the lyrics change with the weather patterns too.

have fun with this one. It's a fun one to play.

peace,
Ken

Chumpnet · Unread post by **Chumpnet** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 9:16 pm

One suggestion to help with training to hear the strumming pattern is to use a Winamp plugin that can slow down the tempo of the song. It gives more time to process what's going on and also makes the more subtle sounds stand out a bit.

Actually, I just started to do this (using a plugin called Pacemaker) so I'm not sure how effective it is. But, I'm using it on JTR right now which was giving me trouble and I was able to figure out the pattern.

I wouldn't get too reliant on tempo slowing which is why I haven't used it until now but for those really tricky parts (or to get accuracy) it can be a big time saver.

Unread post by **jpittman** » Wed Nov 13, 2002 12:44 am

I second gravedigger's suggestion of using the L@LC recording. The strumming pattern is very easy to pick up from it.

superman0710 · Unread post by **superman0710** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 5:50 pm

here's a short clip, i hope it helps

http://www.rampromotions.com/goodbye.avi

DmbFanJason · Unread post by **DmbFanJason** » Sat Nov 16, 2002 12:05 am

how do i go about creating a link with which i can put my clip on the board?
I already have the file saved in windows media or my documents ready to be posted, but i dont know how to put it out as a link. could someone help me out?

winston · Unread post by **winston** » Sat Nov 16, 2002 12:09 am

Hey - First, you have to upload it to the internet.

Sign up at this site:

http://www.nowhereradio.com

...and upload it there; then post a link here on the board.

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