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Under Pressure - Queen Guitar 4 Kids - Tutorial Lesson

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Channel: James Rundle · 2015 · Music

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QUEEN GUITAR 4 KIDS - UNDER PRESSURE 

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Master one of the greatest collaborations in rock history! Learn this easy "Under Pressure" guitar lesson today! 🎸💎

In this tutorial, we break down the Queen and David Bowie classic in a way that’s perfect for beginners. We’ll cover that legendary "finger-snapping" rhythmic riff, the lush piano-inspired guitar chords, and the explosive energy of the bridge. It’s the ultimate lesson in dynamics, space, and rock-and-roll cool!

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🎶 About the Song:

Released in 1981, "Under Pressure" brought together two of the biggest forces in music: Queen and David Bowie. Recorded during a spontaneous jam session in Montreux, Switzerland, it became a #1 hit in the UK and remains one of the most iconic songs ever recorded.

🎸 Fun Facts:

• The "Lost" Bass Line: Legend has it that bassist John McVie (Queen) came up with the famous riff during a wine-fueled jam, forgot it after dinner, and drummer Roger Taylor had to remind him what he’d played!

• Spontaneous Magic: The song was almost entirely improvised. Bowie and Freddie Mercury famously recorded their vocals in separate booths without hearing what the other was doing, leading to that incredible "call and response" feel.

• Vanilla Ice Controversy: The bass line became the center of a famous legal dispute in the 90s when Vanilla Ice sampled it for "Ice Ice Baby." He famously claimed they were different because he added a "tiny little beat" at the end!

• Never Performed Together: Despite the song's massive success, Queen and David Bowie never actually performed "Under Pressure" together live. Queen made it a staple of their sets, but Bowie didn't perform it live until the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction & The Montreux Jam Story
1:15 - The Iconic Riff (Simplified for Guitar)
3:45 - Verse Chord Progression & Rhythm
6:30 - The "People On Streets" Bridge
9:15 - How to get that clean 80s Queen Tone
11:45 - Full Speed Practice Play-along

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