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Cream of Gold by Pavement (Patreon)

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2022-08-26 14:52:51
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Hello all!

In today's lesson I'm looking at one of my favourite Pavement songs. We have an unusual tuning (DADABE!), some wonderful riffs, and a noisy but melodic solo. Here's the link - 

https://youtu.be/pbs7oNvZUME

Tabs can be found below. 2 files - there's one for the Stephen Malkmus parts, and then I've written out the standard tuning parts separately. 

If you've not seen the earlier Pavement video I made for Cut Your Hair, then you might also like to check that out. (If you do a search on here you should find the tabs and link to the video.)

This particular video was filmed a few weeks ago, since this week I've mostly been busy with a lot of dull admin stuff. But I've also been planning a number of future videos. If any of you have any particular requests for either songs or more general lessons, then now's a good time. Let me know in the comments below, and I'll try to get round to a few of them!

Hope you all have a good weekend. Speak next week!

 - Adrian 

Comments

Neal Pike

Echo and bunnymen killing moon Slowdive Alison

JAMES BUTLER

Teenage Fanclub...anything but maybe Sparky's Dream? And as Mick Head has a new (and excellent) album out, maybe something by his former band, Shack? Cornish Town...or Comedy off HMS Fable perhaps?

Richard Tock

If we're doing requests : I'd love something punky, sharp and angular. Maybe some Idles? I'd also like to see some Buzzcocks (ever fallen in love with) or some more Undertones. Or, and this is a big niche suggestion (because it's quite boring and easy to play but I think you could make a nice arrangement of it) Where's My Jumper by Sultans of Ping FC.

Christopher Reis

Grounded is another great Pavement guitar song with terrific parts. And one of their absolute best songs. Elevate Me Later and Trigger Cut would make great Pavement lessons IMO.

Doc Vinegar

'Me and my Uncle' by Mike Wilhelm (finger picking)... or a song in Nashville tuning... or anything from Big Star! :-)

Martin Kunert

Hi Adrian. I'd like to request 'You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use It)' by The Undertones. Love the guitar in this.

Tom Davis

Two request connected by way of New Orleans. "Thing for You" by Alex Chilton. Interesting chords and a surprisingly well constructed solo. I also liked your Wilko Johnson right hand stuff. Snooks Eaglin had a distinctive right hand techniques that you can hear and well on Lipstick Traces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdMDexoMSlc. Thanks for the lessons. Revisiting Chitlins Con Carne, today.

FrankDoobiebont

Here's some songs I always wanted to learn I think you might like to cover. The guitar solo on Link Wray's "I'm So Glad" would be awesome to learn. "Georgia Pines" and "Water Boy" from his Beans & Fatback album also have some great guitar. NRBQ has almost no representation for online lessons. "I Want You Bad" would be great for covering Al Anderson's style, or maybe "Crazy Like a Fox (Live)" or "Green Lights". Stephen Stills' 1975 live version of "Wooden Ships" has some great guitar that's vibey and rocking at the same time that would be fun to learn as well. On the non-rock side of things Bobby Womack's solo career could use some love online. I think "If You Don't Want My Love" "That's the Way I Feel About 'Cha" "I Can Understand It" and "If You Can't Give Her Love, Give Her Up" are all great examples for his style. Thanks for all the lessons and resources. I think you're the best guitar channel out. I love your music choices and commitment to accuracy. Best regards.

Timothy Miller

Hi Adrian, lessons on modes would be helpful. Thank you.

Christopher Reis

I think the entire guitar-playing internet could benefit from a good tab and lesson on Wilco's "At Least That's What You Said" from A Ghost is Born. I don't know if that's Jeff Tweeedy or Nels Cline carrying most of the guitar work on that song, but it's a truly stellar bit of playing, songwriting, and performance.

James Beard

Love the pavement lessons Adrian, keep them coming! My suggestions would be anything by Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo or Kurt Vile. Thanks!

Mark Garland

Anything which works as a solo acoustic piece without a vocal is welcome. John Fahey's 'On the Sunny Side of the Ocean' has a lot of interesting components. Love's 'AndMoreAgain' as a solo acoustic piece? James Elkington's version of 'Reel around the fountain'? Wilco's 'One Sunday Morning' with some ideas for improvising around the basic riff?

David Blanche

Rory Gallagher or Roy Buchanon gets my vote!

anyonecanplayguitar

It would certainly be a huge challenge for me to take on either of those giants, but if I'm feeling bold I might give it a try!

anyonecanplayguitar

Yes, great choice, one of my favourite Wilco tracks. Might be wrong, but think it's all Jeff on that one. Just before Nels joined the band.

anyonecanplayguitar

Yes, good suggestion. Was thinking about doing a lesson or a series of lessons where I really get into modes.