Anywhere you can get it to sound how you want it works. After I posted this, a viewer encouraged me to try starting the solo at 12th fret on 4th and 3rd strings, and stay up there, and I have to say I think that actually is probably more likely correct. But any way you can get the sound really, is all that counts
@@12footchain Well, I am impressed with your ability to hear such intricacies and put them on the fretboard. Your work and insights help people like me enjoy playing that much more. Glad I found you.
This is the BEST LESSON for getting it right, tracking Georges guitar. Especially discovering George played the rhythm with a capo on the 3rd fret. Before this I played this song with cowboy chords, but realizing "Something" was not quite right. Your guitar solo lesson also had me make a few changes. You have a great teaching style... count me in. Thank you!!! - Andyman
Thanks for this great tutorial. You’re talented and thorough, but I love that you also seem open-minded and always learning. All the marks of a great teacher. Keep up the good work!
Your first few chords in the B section are not quite right in my opinion. Similar progressions wereused in several Beatles songs. The first few chords are fingered as follows relative to the nut: xx7655 xx, xx6654, xx4655, x77655, ...
Hey Doug, In the rhythm guitar part of this great "Something" lesson video you mentioned that you would show us the settings on the Ventilator II pedal. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I don't see you showing the Ventilator II pedal settings anywhere on the video. Is there anyway you could let me (us) the Ventilator II setting? Greatly appreciated! Andyman
Interesting to note that Paul puts some great canny baselines that really adds to its already sophisticated character . Great guitar analysis. George was definitely coming to his own as a songwriter singer and guitarist
This is great, but I just cannot get the last part of the solo (when it goes to D). It can't quite see what the fingers are doing, and the explanation is a lot more rushed than the rest of the lesson.
I just want to Say the solo in the song is absolutely of the most unique and beautiful solos ever recorded in a Rock song…or any genre for that matter! Its always been breathtaking to me! If you analyze it a “blues” player would never play this nor is it Jazz…its just GEORGE at his most innovative! There probably is a lot of Indian influence in the bends etc but even there it is unique. It would be cool to hear a Jazz trumpeter do it as a muted horn solo…transcribed exactly. Great job again!
Doug, You make it easy to learn to play this particular Harrison classic! I especially appreciate Your easy listening voice and thorough explanations on all of the songs chords and notes that You instruct on. Many thanks!!
the only video I can find that sounds like the record. everything else is very beginner based, and that’s great but not for those of us who want accuracy lol. thanks so much
Actually he had given the tele away which was bought back after he passed. It was played on o white start that he later stripped the paint from. The strat that you see on the CFB. The lead is played on Lucy. I assumed he didn't use a capo from what we all say in that concert
Again; Thank you for the rhythm { add ( 3_rd- fret )- capo }, as well as much information on Mr. Harrison's "soloing" ! And, I've got to say that it is appreciated from my point of view "Something" isn't a Lennon/ McCartney written song[ 100%=you're ].
Well done. It's bugged me for 40-odd years that I couldn't get the rhythm guitar part to sound quite right, and the answer - yet again - was staring me in the face: CAPO!
Great job! Of course if you hear the solo version on the anthology , him on electric alone, he wrote it originally IN A . So they moved it up to C and he just capoed on fret 3 like you play it. Fretting in A but it is in C . Thanks. I think it actually shows him capoed up in the GET BACK DOC when they are running it down.
Brother - you have shown me something that like you, my whole life, has tickled my ear and I've never had the time to sort out. Thank you and much appreciated. All the best - Brent.
George actually played the solo in the 12 fret. But George played his Fender Telecaster. Props to that. I also didn't know the the rhythm guitar was played. with a capo. Love your Les Paul. Awesome Video! Keep it up!
Oh wow! Seriously? I’ve been playing it that way even though I haven’t seen any tutorials agreeing with me. How do you know this to be so, Mr. Dumb? Also, are you aware of other solos he played above the 12th? I also like to play Old Brown Shoe up there.
Thank you so much for this! I have attempted to arrange this for the band WITHOUT a capo and it just seemed to be missing ‘something’. But now you capo 3 lesson has unlocked this gem. I really appreciate the time and effort you dedicate to each video. Big fan!! Happy NY 2023!!
Your lesson would be greatly improved if you stick to one idea which is the shape of the chord - not what it's called without the capo. Why should I be thinking about an A bar cord when I'm playing an F# minor shape?
it would be so amazing to know exactly where he played the solo, i mean which fret etc... cause it would help to get the right tone (does he bend the note in the beginning of the solo?)....because all we can do is assume that he played this way....like your channel, i'm very much like you interms of musical taste and gears etc...
@@12footchain that’s how I learned it 25 years ago and always played it this way (at the 12th d string) but am open to new suggestion....he almost got a fuzzy sound at some point on the solo when you listen to it carefully and very midrange...didn’t know for the capo but it does sound more accurate than without...his sound is quite muddy...
There's nothing better than a guitar instructor who not only shows you the notes but also explains how he gets the tone! Well done!
I never knew. I've played it for years with somewhat difficult fingering. Thank you sir.
Anywhere you can get it to sound how you want it works. After I posted this, a viewer encouraged me to try starting the solo at 12th fret on 4th and 3rd strings, and stay up there, and I have to say I think that actually is probably more likely correct. But any way you can get the sound really, is all that counts
@@12footchain Well, I am impressed with your ability to hear such intricacies and put them on the fretboard. Your work and insights help people like me enjoy playing that much more. Glad I found you.
This is exactly what I've been looking for. Finally a video that shows how to play the rhythm part just like George did on the record. Thanks so much.
I love that he plays most of solo on one string. Finding as many sounds as you can on one string will help write better I’ve heard.
This is the BEST LESSON for getting it right, tracking Georges guitar. Especially discovering George played the rhythm with a capo on the 3rd fret. Before this I played this song with cowboy chords, but realizing "Something" was not quite right. Your guitar solo lesson also had me make a few changes. You have a great teaching style... count me in. Thank you!!! - Andyman
Thanks for this great tutorial. You’re talented and thorough, but I love that you also seem open-minded and always learning. All the marks of a great teacher. Keep up the good work!
Of course your playing is great, along with your analysis and ear, but you've also nailed George's tone better than anyone I've ever heard - chapeau!
Excellent lesson! I never thought to capo this at the third fret. Interestingly, the demo version on Anthology is played in A.
Your first few chords in the B section are not quite right in my opinion. Similar progressions wereused in several Beatles songs. The first few chords are fingered as follows relative to the nut: xx7655 xx, xx6654, xx4655, x77655, ...
Hey Doug, In the rhythm guitar part of this great "Something" lesson video you mentioned that you would show us the settings on the Ventilator II pedal. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I don't see you showing the Ventilator II pedal settings anywhere on the video. Is there anyway you could let me (us) the Ventilator II setting? Greatly appreciated! Andyman
Thanks Andyman - I updated the video description with those details, toward the bottom.
What a beautiful song. Interesting. What clued you in to the capo? Anything beyond the open D string (6:15)?
Interesting to note that Paul puts some great canny baselines that really adds to its already sophisticated character . Great guitar analysis. George was definitely coming to his own as a songwriter singer and guitarist
This is great, but I just cannot get the last part of the solo (when it goes to D). It can't quite see what the fingers are doing, and the explanation is a lot more rushed than the rest of the lesson.
Great job. What effect did you use on the rhythm parts?
Ventilator 2, Leslie emulator pedal
@@12footchain Please share the knob settings on the Ventilator 2. Thank you!!
I just want to Say the solo in the song is absolutely of the most unique and beautiful solos ever recorded in a Rock song…or any genre for that matter! Its always been breathtaking to me! If you analyze it a “blues” player would never play this nor is it Jazz…its just GEORGE at his most innovative! There probably is a lot of Indian influence in the bends etc but even there it is unique. It would be cool to hear a Jazz trumpeter do it as a muted horn solo…transcribed exactly. Great job again!
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Doug, You make it easy to learn to play this particular Harrison classic! I especially appreciate Your easy listening voice and thorough explanations on all of the songs chords and notes that You instruct on. Many thanks!!
Thank you!
Muchas gracias por el video. Esta buenísimo
too bad its so uncomfortable to play capo three. (could be because I have an LP and not a Tele?)
Nice Lesson! TY!!! This shows you what an underrated player Harrison was.
Exelente trabajo, gracias por enseñarnos esta hermosa cancion llena de detalles de George
great job on the solo ....beautiful
George was my favorite Beatle. Love this song. I’ve always enjoyed playing this song. I’ll try it with the capo. Love to learn new stuff.
Tomuch speak and anything teach man its only to see you nonono
George had that Telecaster sent to him from Fender free. They apparently just sent one to him, he never asked.
Maybe one day I'll have that problem :-)
@@12footchain that Telecaster style is now the George Harrison Tele so brilliant marketing from Fender.
Jim Messina gives us a guitar lesson!
I've seen many lessons on YT for this song. This is easily the best and most accurate, thanks.
Thank you!
That's used in a lot of blues tunes ...the walk down in Am
Great lesson....never knew it was capoed....always used cowboy chords ...
fine
Are you playing a Leslie effect with the Tele’…?
Yes
Cant get a full screen
Chords start @4:00.
Thank You for your lessons!
It keeps me in practice nowadays!
Beautiful complex song good ear you have in breaking it down thanks !
the only video I can find that sounds like the record. everything else is very beginner based, and that’s great but not for those of us who want accuracy lol. thanks so much
Absolutely wonderful tutorial, spot on. Thank you.
Actually he had given the tele away which was bought back after he passed. It was played on o white start that he later stripped the paint from. The strat that you see on the CFB. The lead is played on Lucy. I assumed he didn't use a capo from what we all say in that concert
Again; Thank you for the rhythm { add ( 3_rd- fret )- capo }, as well as much information on Mr. Harrison's "soloing" ! And, I've got to say that it is appreciated from my point of view "Something" isn't a Lennon/ McCartney written song[ 100%=you're ].
Well done. It's bugged me for 40-odd years that I couldn't get the rhythm guitar part to sound quite right, and the answer - yet again - was staring me in the face: CAPO!
i saw the video clips of that song and i saw george's guitar have a capo...
very nice...and i've always liked the song too.....
Great job! Of course if you hear the solo version on the anthology , him on electric alone, he wrote it originally IN A . So they moved it up to C and he just capoed on fret 3 like you play it. Fretting in A but it is in C . Thanks. I think it actually shows him capoed up in the GET BACK DOC when they are running it down.
Very informative. Your vibrato need some attention, a little too frantic, but overall an excellent lesson. Thank you!
Brother - you have shown me something that like you, my whole life, has tickled my ear and I've never had the time to sort out. Thank you and much appreciated. All the best - Brent.
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Thanks. It would be great to have a demo of the intro he played live in London and Japan
I appreciate that you paid attention to capturing the uncommon guitar tone he used for the solo.
I'm one-born after the Beatles-split! This is a phenomenal chord infested song done. Thanks.
👍👍👍
As a fellow George, awesome 👌 work. I appreciate your work as always.
Thank you very much! I’m gonna give it a try!
This was really interesting to watch. Many thanks
That was really something.
Glad to have found your channel to help me improve my own guitar playing. Can you give advice about ampifier settings?
Sure, amp settings for what?
I love your lessons. Do you have a link to all the chords? Chord diagrams.?
Thank you! I do have the chords charts available if you join my patreon. appreciate your consideration. www.patreon.com/12footchain
You’re amazing
Great video of a great song.
Loved the capo at 3!
Magnificent
George actually played the solo in the 12 fret. But George played his Fender Telecaster. Props to that. I also didn't know the the rhythm guitar was played. with a capo. Love your Les Paul. Awesome Video! Keep it up!
I'm going to try starting the solo on the 12th fret later and try that out. Thanks
Oh wow! Seriously? I’ve been playing it that way even though I haven’t seen any tutorials agreeing with me. How do you know this to be so, Mr. Dumb? Also, are you aware of other solos he played above the 12th? I also like to play Old Brown Shoe up there.
do you have chorus on?
No chorus, just a Leslie emulator
Thank you so much for this! I have attempted to arrange this for the band WITHOUT a capo and it just seemed to be missing ‘something’. But now you capo 3 lesson has unlocked this gem. I really appreciate the time and effort you dedicate to each video. Big fan!! Happy NY 2023!!
How much adv... I stopped watching this video after five minutes... I'm sorry
Your lesson would be greatly improved if you stick to one idea which is the shape of the chord - not what it's called without the capo. Why should I be thinking about an A bar cord when I'm playing an F# minor shape?
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it would be so amazing to know exactly where he played the solo, i mean which fret etc... cause it would help to get the right tone (does he bend the note in the beginning of the solo?)....because all we can do is assume that he played this way....like your channel, i'm very much like you interms of musical taste and gears etc...
Yeah I like guessing. I think he actually may start the solo up at 12th fret D string instead of how I open it, but its all fun to try to work it out
@@12footchain that’s how I learned it 25 years ago and always played it this way (at the 12th d string) but am open to new suggestion....he almost got a fuzzy sound at some point on the solo when you listen to it carefully and very midrange...didn’t know for the capo but it does sound more accurate than without...his sound is quite muddy...