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The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun - Guitar Tutorial

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Channel: James Rundle · 2014 · Music

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How to play on acoustic guitar Here Comes The Sun by the Beatles from the Abbey Road album and written by George Harrison

Bring a little warmth to your playing with this masterclass on George Harrison’s most beloved composition! In this guitar lesson, James Rundle breaks down the intricate fingerstyle and bright, melodic brilliance of "Here Comes The Sun" from the 1969 masterpiece, Abbey Road.

This song is the ultimate example of George Harrison’s "folk-rock" genius. James shows you how to use the capo on the 7th fret to achieve that signature "chiming" sound, navigating the complex time signatures and delicate embellishments that make this track a joy to play.

🎸 What You’ll Master:

• The Capo Secret: Why the 7th fret is essential for capturing the song’s original tonal character.

• The Main Riff: A step-by-step guide to the D-major based melody and the subtle "hammer-ons" and "pull-offs" within the chords.

• The Bridge "Sun, Sun, Sun": Mastering the unusual time signatures (switching from 4/4 to 7/8, 11/8, and 15/8) that give the bridge its unique, circular feel.

• Strumming & Picking Hybrid: Techniques to keep the rhythm driving while picking out the internal melody lines.

🎵 Song Facts & Trivia:

• Escape from Apple: George Harrison wrote the song in Eric Clapton's garden on a borrowed acoustic guitar. He was playing "hooky" from a stressful day of business meetings at Apple Corps, and the relief of being outside in the spring sun inspired the lyrics.

• A "White Album" Absence: Despite being one of his most famous songs, George didn't play it for the band during the White Album sessions. It wasn't until the Abbey Road sessions that his songwriting confidence had grown enough to present this masterpiece.

• The Moog Pioneer: "Here Comes The Sun" features early use of the Moog synthesizer. George was an early adopter of the instrument, using it to create the subtle "rising" textures heard throughout the track.

• The "Lost" Solo: For years, it was rumored there was a "lost" guitar solo. In 2012, George Martin’s son, Giles, discovered a discarded electric guitar solo on the original master tapes that had been muted for the final 1969 mix.

• Lennon’s Absence: Just like on "Golden Slumbers," John Lennon does not appear on this track as he was still recovering from a car accident in Scotland during the recording dates.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Performance & Tonal Overview
1:10 - Setting the Capo & The Intro Riff
3:45 - Verse Transitions & Chord Embellishments
6:30 - The Bridge (Navigating the Odd Time Signatures)
9:15 - Chorus Variations & Dynamics
11:50 - Full Play-Through

Grab your acoustic guitar, put your capo on the 7th fret, and let's get started! If you enjoyed this lesson, please Like and Subscribe for more Beatles and George Harrison tutorials.

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