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Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd Easy Acoustic Guitar Lesson (Guitar Tab)

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Channel: James Rundle · 2015 · Music

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Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd Easy Acoustic Guitar Lesson (Guitar Tab)

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Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here Guitar Lesson (James Rundle)

Unlock the secrets to one of the most iconic acoustic songs of all time: "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. In this detailed lesson, James Rundle teaches you the essential components to master this masterpiece, from the legendary intro riff to the soulful chord progressions.

Whether you're a beginner learning your first classic rock song or an intermediate player looking to refine your touch and dynamics, this tutorial provides everything you need.

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The signature acoustic intro riff (Step-by-step breakdown).

• The transition between the 12-string and 6-string guitar parts.

• Correct chord voicings and the "drone" technique used in the rhythm sections.

• How to capture David Gilmour’s emotive strumming and phrasing.
🎸 Song Facts & Trivia

• The Concept: The song (and the entire 1975 album) is a tribute to Pink Floyd’s founding member Syd Barrett, whose mental health declined, leading to his departure from the band.

• The "Radio" Intro: The beginning of the track was recorded from David Gilmour’s car radio. The "static" and the classical music heard before the guitar kicks in were real-time recordings to create the feeling of a listener playing along to the radio.

• David Gilmour's Performance: Gilmour played both the opening 12-string guitar part and the overdubbed acoustic solo. Interestingly, he once stated that the intro riff was written purely by accident while he was fiddling with a 12-string acoustic in the studio.

• Stéphane Grappelli: The legendary jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli was recording in an adjacent studio and was invited to play a small part at the very end of the song. Although his contribution is almost inaudible in the final mix, he was paid £300 for the session.

• Emotional Weight: The song remains a staple of Pink Floyd’s live shows and was famously performed by Gilmour and Roger Waters together at Live 8 in 2005, their first performance as a four-piece in 24 years.
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