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FDP Forum / The Chop Shop / Can't Play the "I Feel Fine" Riff
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FDP Forum / The Chop Shop / Can't Play the "I Feel Fine" Riff
Chris-K
MD, USAJul 1st, 2012 08:54 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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My left hand is not big enough for the last part of the intro riff (i.e., the G7 chord part). I know John recorded it on a Gibson acoustic equipped with a magnetic pickup. John surely had a big left hand. I have no choice but to cheat using a capo at the 3rd fret :-(
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Pura Vida
All riff, no raff.Jul 1st, 2012 09:05 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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That has to be one of the toughest licks to get right. And if you watch John play it, the timing seems even tougher.
Fred132
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No Longer CaresJul 1st, 2012 12:52 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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It's a lot harder than it sounds, for sure.
Tyrone Shuz
USA
I'm all in!Jul 3rd, 2012 01:07 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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You can do it open. Low G, then open G 2x, then pull off 3rd fret D to open then C on B string, open B, then A on the G, open B, A on the G.
That Gibby isn't a 25.5" scale though right? It's shorter than that. I know the big Gibbies like the J-200 and the Hummingbird are 25.5", but the less expensive models were shorter scale, IIRC.
And a Rick would be downright easy. Didn't he play a Rick live for that tune?
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Axe VictimJul 3rd, 2012 07:45 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I can play this riff in Lennon way, but often screw it up when I get to the G part (mostly due to lack of practice).
I've never played this song with a band, but muck around with it at home at times.
Gotta use your pinky to reach the notes!
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All riff, no raff.Jul 4th, 2012 06:04 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I believe it was the Ric-325, but the pinky stretch is key too.
Chris-K
MD, USAJul 4th, 2012 09:59 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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According to several sources including Sir Paul and books on Beatles recording, Lennon recorded "I Feel Fine" with a Gibson J-160. In live he used a Ric.
"You can do it open."
That's what I do now. I even play the D & C parts open. It is not authentic but sounds better than my feeble attempt to play like Lennon.
StratQuebec
Canada
It's time to get it!Jul 4th, 2012 02:21 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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In certain parts of the song, Harrison doubles Lennon, at least in this live prestation. It helps !
And no, live, Lennon don't always play a Ricky for that song.
Power Trio
West VirginiaJul 6th, 2012 12:57 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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ahhhh that was one of the audition songs for my first real band in the summer of 73.
thats one of those songs that sounds just as good on electric as it does on acoustic,
I can remember playing it at camp fires with a a manodlinist chiming in back in the mid 70's and everyone singing along to it.
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..on his hobnail bootsJul 8th, 2012 05:51 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Here's another vid from the Ed Sullivan Show. Gives you couple of good looks. John's not playing the riff at the 3rd fret G all the time, instead he plays rythym most of the song.
The J-160 was the source of the feedback at the intro. Pluck the A-string on one of those bad boys and hold it in front of the amp. Unmistakeable. The Epi-EJ160e will do it too.
Enjoy
-BF
StratQuebec
Canada
It's time to get it!Jul 8th, 2012 08:33 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Ya ! All dominant 7th chords, distorted guitars sound... The sound of a new generation! Funny thing: in the first two choruses, John sings "She's in love with me" while Paul and George sing "I'm in love with her". Um... Can be dangerous! Beware guys! LOL!
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A big two stroke engine on full throttleSep 16th, 2012 10:38 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I read that the feedback was accented by an empty coke bottle on top of the amp.
GuitarGeorge
Long Island, NY, USASep 17th, 2012 09:39 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Teh Rickenbacker 325 has a very short scale length making that figure a the the 3rd position G chord somewhat easier than on a Fender or even a Gibson.
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