Introduction

Get ready to learn You Send Me by Sam Cooke with instructor Mike Dugan on Torrins. This lesson covers everything from basic chords and strumming patterns to advanced solo techniques, making it suitable for both beginners and more experienced players. Mike breaks down the song step-by-step, helping you match your vocals with the chords and refine your rhythm for a polished performance.

Fun Fact: This was Sam Cooke’s debut single and it was a glorious debut– it peaked at number 1 position on both Billboard's Rhythm & Blues Records chart and the Billboard Hot 100. It was also named as one of the 500 most important rock and roll recordings by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 

Chords and Techniques Used in You Send Me

• Key: The original song is in the key of F for vocals, but Mike moves it to the key of G since it’s easier to follow on the guitar.

• Chords Used:
  • G, D or D7, Am, and others
  • He explains easy chord transitions and provides alternatives for beginners struggling with barre chords.

• Strumming Pattern:
  • For Beginners:
    • Use downstrokes, with two strums per chord for the verse.
    • The verse uses open chords, with downstrokes on the numbers and upstrokes on the "and" counts.
    • Tip: Don’t force the upstrokes—keep them light and natural.
  • For Advanced Players:
    • Mike demonstrates an advanced rhythm pattern using downstrokes with a triplet feel.
    • He explains how to create a smoother, more dynamic strumming effect.

Song Structure

• Verse 1 and Verse 2: The two verses follow the same chord pattern and strumming technique. He also teaches how to match your vocals with the chords for a cohesive sound.
• Bridge: The bridge includes barre chords, but Mike teaches open chord alternatives for beginners. He explains the correct positioning for barre chords in detail to help you improve your grip and clarity.
• Solo Section: The solo is in the key of G major. The lead follows the relative minor of G (E minor), using the E minor pentatonic scale. For advanced players, he demonstrates a creative technique that makes the solo sound very close to the original recording.

Why Learn You Send Me?

This lesson not only teaches you how to play the song but also helps you develop better rhythm, improve chord transitions, and explore creative soloing techniques. The mix of beginner-friendly guidance and advanced options makes it a well-rounded learning experience.

Tips to Improve Your Playing

1. Start slow with the strumming pattern to build muscle memory.
2. Focus on smooth transitions between chords.
3. For the solo, practice the E minor pentatonic scale separately before combining it with the backing track.
4. Follow along with the tabs provided for a comprehensive learning experience. 

FAQs – You Send Me Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is this song suitable for beginners?

Ans: Yes! The lesson includes beginner-friendly chords and strumming patterns, along with alternatives for challenging barre chords.

Q2. What’s the best way to improve my chord transitions?

Ans: Start slowly and focus on switching between two chords at a time before increasing your speed.

Q3. Do I need a capo for this song?

Ans: No capo is required, but you can experiment with different chord voicings to match your vocal range.

Learn the groove metal song, Walk, by American heavy metal band Pantera from their sixth album, Vulgar Display of Power, on Torrins. Our expert instructor, Bobby Koeble, known for his metal guitar skills, will walk you through this detailed lesson. This lesson caters to both beginner and intermediate guitarists, with clear instructions and helpful tips.

Fun Fact: "Walk" by Pantera was inspired by the band's experience with changing relationships after they became famous. Guitarist Dimebag Darrell said the main riff was influenced by a simple rhythm they would play during soundchecks, which eventually turned into the song's iconic groove. The song's aggressive "walk on home, boy" line reflects the band's frustration with people who treated them differently after their success. 

Bobby breaks this song lesson into various segments for detailed understanding and a smooth learning curve- 

• Introduction & Tuning 
• Intro Riff 
• Intro Power Chords 
• Verse 
• Prechorus
• Chorus, Arrangement, & Outro
• Solo parts 1, 2, and 3 
• Song with Backing Track 

Each part is taught step by step, making it easier to follow along and learn the whole song at your own pace.

Chords Used in the Walk Guitar Lesson

The song is played in standard tuning down a whole step and a quarter lower. 

Some of the key chords featured throughout include the Eb/Bb power chord, the D over A chord, the Db power chord, and the G chord.

Strumming Pattern

The rhythm follows a triplet-based feel, creating a steady groove. Downstroke picking is essential for maintaining the song's aggressive tone, especially during the pre-chorus and chorus. Fast-paced song with power chords making up most of the rhythm section.

Song Structure

Intro: The intro riff is simple yet powerful, all played on the 6th string. Bobby breaks down the intro by slowing it down and providing alternatives for ease of playing. The intro involves bending, slides, and a 3-note figure.

Verse: Verse follows the same 3-note figure from the intro, creating a repetitive yet driving rhythm.

Pre-Chorus: Involves power chords, including D over A, Db, and G, along with others. This section combines whole note values and half note values for a dynamic feel.

Chorus: Same as the power chord-heavy part from the intro. Note that the second chorus is played twice as long for added intensity. 

Solo: The solo is divided into three distinct parts. There’s a dedicated video lesson for each part. 

Outro: The song features a fading riff based on the intro section. Bobby shares a special technique for nailing this section—don't miss it!

Why Learn the Song Walk?

• This lesson teaches key metal techniques like downstrokes, bending, sliding, and vibrato.
• The song's triplet rhythm and fast pace will challenge and strengthen your playing skills.
• Learning this iconic song will add power and groove to your playing style.

Tips for Smooth Playing:

• Focus on clean transitions between chords.
• Pay attention to silencing other strings during the intro.
• Take your time with the bending and vibrato, t’s all about control!

FAQs – Walk Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is this song beginner-friendly?

Yes! The rhythm is easy to follow, the chords and solos might be trickier though. 

Q2. How can I improve my triplet rhythm?

Practice slow and steady while focusing on even timing and downstrokes.

Q3. How do I maintain a clean tone while playing power chords?

Make sure to mute any unwanted strings and use proper finger positioning.

It’s time to grab your guitar and start strumming along with this detailed Let It Be guitar lesson on Torrins.com! This beginner-to-intermediate lesson is taught by our experienced tutor, Steve Luciano, who breaks down various components of the song—chords, rhythm, strumming pattern, and arrangement—into easy, digestible segments, helping you progress smoothly from one section to the next.

Interesting Fact: This classic Beatles song has a heartfelt story behind it. Paul McCartney wrote Let It Be after dreaming of his late mother, Mary, during a stressful time for The Beatles in 1968. In the dream, she comforted him, saying, “It will be all right, just let it be.” That message stayed with him and became the heart of the song. While many assume "Mother Mary" refers to the Virgin Mary, McCartney says it's open to interpretation.

The Let It Be guitar lesson is played in the key of C and consists of just four chords, two of which are C and F. Tune into the full lesson to learn the rest!

Chords Used in Let It Be Guitar Lesson

This popular Beatles song is an easy song to play and a great choice for beginners.

Many guitar learners struggle with the F chord, but don’t worry—Steve shares some solid tips on how to transition smoothly and play it comfortably. He also breaks down proper finger positioning to help you master F major with ease.

Strumming Pattern

You can keep it simple by playing this song entirely with downstrokes. However, if you want to add a little more rhythm, you can go with this pattern: DDDUDDDU.

A key thing to remember here is to keep your strumming hand moving at all times, even if you're not hitting the strings with every motion. This technique, often seen in older rock songs, helps create the right rhythmic feel.

Song Structure

The song follows a classic verse-chorus structure, but with subtle shifts that make it more dynamic.

• Intro: You’ll start with two chords per measure, but pay attention to the rhythm as it sets the tone for the whole track.
• Verse: The same two-chords-per-measure pattern continues here, but consistency in your strumming is key. If your rhythm slips even a little, it throws off the groove.
• Chorus & Bridge: These sections reuse the verse’s chord progression, but the transitions feel tighter and more energetic. 

Steve walks you through how to manage these shifts without losing momentum, especially the jump between sections, which trips up a lot of learners.

Rhythm & Right-Hand Technique

Even though the chords in this song are simple, the rhythm requires practice. Once the lyrics kick in, the right hand needs to move at 16th note speed (which are four evenly spaced notes for every beat) to create the desired groove. The trick here is that you don’t have to hit the strings every time—just keep your hand moving consistently to stay in time.

Mastering this technique will not only make your playing sound great but will also help build your overall strumming coordination.

Why Learn Let It Be?

• It's an easy song with simple chords, making it great for beginners.
• Helps improve chord transitions, especially switching to and from F major.
• Teaches right-hand rhythm control, a skill that translates to many other songs.
• Works as a great sing-along song, making it fun to play with others!

FAQs – Let It Be Guitar Lesson

Q1. Do I need a capo?

No, Let It Be is played in the key of C and doesn’t require a capo.

Q2. Can I use a different strumming pattern?

Absolutely! You can stick with simple downstrokes or try the DDDUDDDU pattern for more variation. Just remember to keep a steady rhythm.

Interesting Fact: This classic Beatles song has a heartfelt story behind it. Paul McCartney wrote Let It Be after dreaming of his late mother, Mary, during a stressful time for The Beatles in 1968. In the dream, she comforted him, saying, “It will be all right, just let it be.” That message stayed with him and became the heart of the song. While many assume "Mother Mary" refers to the Virgin Mary, McCartney says it's open to interpretation.

Tune into another guitar lesson on a popular Beatles song on Torrins.com, While My Guitar Gently Weeps written by George Harrison, taught by Mike Dugan. He makes learning this song fun, easy, and rewarding! He breaks this guitar song lesson into various sections like Introduction, Chords & Rhythm, Verse & Chorus (singing), Advanced Rhythm, and Solo Improvisation.

Fun Fact: George Harrison wrote While My Guitar Gently Weeps as an exercise in randomness after his return from India, where the Beatles studied Transcendental Meditation. Inspired by the idea that nothing is coincidental, he opened a book at random, saw the words "gently weeps," and turned them into one of his most iconic songs.

Chords Used in While My Guitar Gently Weeps Guitar Lesson

The guitar lesson on While My Guitar Gently Weeps is taught using chords like Am, Am/G, D7/F#, to name a few. It also involves some barre chords. Tune in to the complete guitar song lesson to know the rest of the chords that make up this song.  

This version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps is played in the key of A minor. The song includes a mix of open and barre chords, adding depth and complexity to the arrangement. 

The bridge introduces barre chords like C#m and F#m. Mike shares some great tips on transitioning between these barre chords smoothly, essential for mastering the flow of the song.

Strumming Pattern

For beginners, Mike keeps it simple with an easy 4-down-strum pattern that’s great for building confidence.

For intermediate and advanced players, he introduces a more intricate alternating rhythm:

DUDUDU – accenting beats two and four (like most rock songs) for a more dynamic feel.

Song Structure

The song follows a clear and repeatable structure that gives it a steady flow and allows for expressive variation. It begins with an intro, setting the tone before moving into Verse 1 and Verse 2, which establish the core melody and lyrical theme. The bridge introduces a vocal shift, featuring a touch of falsetto to accommodate the slightly higher notes, adding emotional lift and dynamic contrast. Following this, the guitar solo steps in, showcasing expressive phrasing built on the A minor pentatonic scale. The playing style, marked by smooth vibrato and a warm overdrive tone, is clearly inspired by Eric Clapton’s bluesy sensibilities. The structure then returns to the bridge and another verse, before easing into a jam section. This relaxed closing passage offers space for personal interpretation and creative improvisation, making it a satisfying conclusion to the track..

Mike teaches how to sync your singing with chord changes by accenting the words that align with the next chord. This makes it easier to play and sing simultaneously.

Improvisation Techniques

In the solo section, Mike offers a detailed breakdown of how to use the A minor pentatonic scale to craft expressive, personality-filled solos in the style of Eric Clapton. 

He walks you through essential techniques like achieving smooth vibrato, bending notes accurately to stay in pitch, and adjusting your speed and tone to create a polished, professional sound. If vibrato has been a sticking point for you, Mike dedicates extra time to break down the technique in a way that's easy to grasp. And if you’re looking for more practice, our dedicated vibrato lessons are just a click away. 

Why Learn While My Guitar Gently Weeps?

• Great choice of song for working on barre chord transitions.
• The solo section introduces you to classic rock licks, helping you develop a more expressive playing style.

Tips for Better Playing

• Keep your strumming hand moving consistently to maintain rhythm.
• Focus on clean chord transitions, especially in the bridge.
• Practice the solo slowly first, then build up speed gradually.

FAQs – While My Guitar Gently Weeps Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is this song beginner-friendly?

There is a beginner version of this song which focuses on a simple strumming pattern.

Q2. Do I need to use falsetto when singing the bridge?

It’s optional—but using falsetto adds a smoother tone. Mike shows how to adjust based on your vocal range.