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MODULE 2


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The INTRO

Depending on which version you listen too, there are various intro formats for this song. We will stick to a nice and simple Major / Minor / Major 7th sequence. This has been used in variations in other popular songs such as Neil Youngs, HARVEST MOON, and KISS ME  by Sixpence None The Richer, to name but a few.

OPEN POSITION CHORDS

The intro section combines a two bar strumming pattern with 3 chords as follows:
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If you struggle to stretch your little finger to the 4th fret when playing back and forth from the Dm to Fmaj7, try flattening down your middle finger on the C & G string of the Dm chord. This will give you a bit more room for manoeuvring that pinky to reach the 4th fret of the C string for the Fmaj7. Check out the video below for guidance. Once you have it down, simply repeat the phrase 4 times to complete the intro section. Have a listen to the audio for the rhythm. 

ALTERNATIVE CHORD POSITIONS

If you find the above section a little too difficult, or you just fancy playing in an alternative position to change it up, then try starting with the F major barred at the 5th fret (like a D Major shape) as illustrated below.

FACT: Did you know that the notes of F6 chord are exactly the same notes from the Dm7 chord? 
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VIDEO TUTORIAL

Watch the video below to see how you can play the intro sequences in both playing positions. 

PDF DOWNLOAD

Click the button below to download a PDF version of both intro sections. 
INTRO PDF
The same open chord sequence that occurs in the intro sections also appears in a few other sections of the song, so make sure you are completely familiar with it and are able to play it before moving on. 

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