Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want - Deftones Version Tutorial - Guitar Lessons with Stuart
Introduction to the Song and Tuning
Overview of the Song
- The song being discussed is a version of "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" by The Smiths, presented in an easier format.
- The tuning for the guitar is Drop D: the top string is tuned down one full step to D while all other strings remain standard.
Verse Structure and Playing Technique
Playing the Verse
- The verse begins with strumming the top two strings open six times followed by pressing down on the seventh fret for another six strums.
- This pattern continues with alternating between open strings and frets 4, 5, and 7, concluding with playing fret 5 on the second string alone.
Engaging with Listeners
Interaction with Audience
- A rhetorical question about whether deaf individuals play guitar for tactile sensations highlights personal engagement and curiosity about listeners' experiences.
- The speaker expresses that even without hearing, they would continue playing guitar for its vibrational feedback.
Chorus Breakdown
Learning the Chorus
- The chorus consists of specific frets played in sequence: starting at fret 5 (six strums), moving to fret 7 (six strums), then open strings (three strums), followed by fret 11 played three times.
- It concludes with a return to fret 5 played six times before repeating this structure again.
Solo Section After Chorus
Guitar Solo Techniques
- A detailed explanation of a solo section includes specific notes on various strings and techniques such as finger positioning and timing during play.
- Emphasis is placed on practicing tremolo picking technique using different frets while maintaining control over muting unwanted sounds from other strings.
Final Thoughts on Performance
Wrapping Up
- Encouragement to practice both rhythm and lead parts together emphasizes integration of skills learned throughout the lesson.
- A humorous reflection on making excuses serves as motivation for persistence in learning guitar techniques despite challenges faced during practice sessions.