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I'm In Love With My Car - Queen - Acoustic Guitar Tutorial

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Channel: James Rundle · 2014 · Music

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How to strum on acoustic guitar the Queen song I'm In Love With My Car from the 1975 Queen album A Night At The Opera

Get ready to rev your engines with this guitar lesson for Roger Taylor’s hard-rocking Queen classic, "I’m In Love With My Car"! Originally appearing on the 1975 masterpiece A Night at the Opera, this track is a masterclass in heavy, blues-influenced rock riffing and Brian May’s signature "orchestrated" guitar layers.

In this tutorial, we break down:

• The driving 6/8 time signature and how to lock into that heavy "engine" groove.

• Brian May’s gritty rhythm guitar parts and how to get that saturated Vox AC30 growl.

• A note-for-note look at the soaring, melodic guitar harmonies that mimic the sound of a racing car.

• The bluesy lead fills that bridge the gap between Roger Taylor’s thunderous drumming and Freddie Mercury’s piano.
Song Facts

• A Roger Taylor Original: This is one of the most famous Queen songs written and sung entirely by drummer Roger Taylor. It was inspired by the band’s roadie, John Harris, and his obsession with his Triumph TR6.

• The Ultimate B-Side: Roger famously locked himself in a cupboard until Freddie Mercury agreed to put "I’m In Love With My Car" on the B-side of the "Bohemian Rhapsody" single. This turned out to be a brilliant financial move for Roger, as B-sides earned the same royalties as the A-side!

• Musical Dedication: The album liner notes officially dedicated the song to John Harris with the line: "Dedicated to John Harris, Boy Racer to the end."

• Vocal Prowess: While Freddie was the primary lead singer, this track highlights Roger Taylor’s incredible raspy, rock-and-roll vocal range, which became a staple of Queen's heavier live moments.

• Engine Sound Effects: To add to the authenticity, the ending of the song features actual recordings of Roger’s car at the time—an Alfa Romeo—revving its engine.
If you’re ready to take this riff for a spin, grab your Red Special and let's go! Please like and subscribe for more Queen guitar tutorials!

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