I want to learn - I'd Rather by Luther Vandross

 ↓ btm    #0
2008-01-20 01:02
Sharon
new member
From: Dallas
Registered: 2007-09-03
Posts: 8

I've googled for tabs/chords and came up with a result but I've no idea how the strumming would go and exactly how it would sound like.

Any pointers?

Usually I'd go on youtube to watch someone else play but I couldn't find anyone covering that song sad

2183
↑ top  ↓ btm    #1
2008-01-20 03:21
GuitarZen
senior member
From: Pacific Northwest
Registered: 2006-11-18
Posts: 2160

Hello Sharon, well I see this same question in another post so I'll go over there and say the same thing. When I started here a couple of years ago I had the same problem with songs I din't know. Strumming can be discouraging but I read something somewhere about listening to the recording and then attempting to play along...often times I found that I'd eventually fall into the rhythm and strum of the song.

Also, there's no hard and fast rule that says you have to 'duplicate' the strum or even the rhythm in my opinion. To me that's part of what makes covering a song interesting.

The other thing I noticed while struggling with rhythms and strumming patterns was that after a while I began to just feel it. When I read about that later somewhere I was pleased that a lot of other players got going that way too. Hope this helps you !

GuitarZen

2184
↑ top  ↓ btm    #2
2008-01-20 18:20
69 jaguar
senior member
From: Wherever I happen to be
Registered: 2007-12-12
Posts: 858

Hi Sharon.

heres a link to the tab and the music..   as far as the strumming rhythm is concerned.  Its like Zen said,   If you know the song well enough in your head it will happen.  Ya just have get the feel of the song kinda burned into your head.  Then you will be able to explore other ways to play it rhythm wise....


http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/www.u … ;id=447905


Jim

If someone with multiple personalites threatens suicide, Is it considered a 'Hostage Situation'?
2191