The Boys Of Summer is a song written by Eagles vocalist/drummer Don Henley and Mike Campbell. It’s the lead track and first single from Henley’s 1984 album ‘Building The Perfect Beast.’
This lesson shows a way of how to perform it with only one guitar and is, like the original, presented in standard tuning with all the strings tuned down a half step.
We take a look at the opening riff, the melody notes through out the intro and the super easy progression.
There are only four basic open chords involved, which one could spice up a bit by adding some notes to give them a little more color.
The song requires quite a lot of the strumming hand. It’s fast, should be done randomly, with focused strumming in some parts, while picking out several melody notes.
You can find this lesson at Totally Guitars or contact me for private lessons, either in person or via Skype. vanessabot@botmusic.nl
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2 comments
heb mijn scheerapparaat spontaan uit het raam gegooid, (sharp as a raisor, voor de doordenkers)
ik vind het zo mooi dat je al die techniek niet zo merkt en je vocaal + je spel daardoor een krachtig geheel vormen, zeg ik het goed, mensen?
Hartelijk dank Robert! Das altijd leuk om te horen! 🙂