UCL 2.2 - WEEK 3
​"SWEET CHILD O MINE"
The RIFF

This week you will explore a 1980s rock classic,  SWEET CHILD O MINE by Guns N Roses, starting with the RIFF section as played by Slash. You may have already explored the main chord progressions at level two, but if not please see the song sheet for chords and basic strumming instruction and have a listen to the UCL arrangement before you begin your training. 

FINGER GYM TRAINING - THE C MAJOR HOP

In preparation for your solo training next week, it is essential that you get those fingers moving across the noters of the C Major scale so please have a go at this finger gym, starting off at 60BPM and working up to 80BPM

SONG SHEET PDF

You may already have a copy of this song sheet, but download it again in case there have been any updates since the last upload. 

THE RIFF

This song is for a three part arrangement, contains a lead riff and 2 solo parts which you will explore next week. This week you will navigate the RIFF section which is played twice round during the intro section and with bars 1 & 2 at the end of each chorus section. You could potentially play the riff throughout the verses too. 
Have a listen to the full 16 bar riff section for the intro at full speed:
The riff has been broken down into 2-bar sections with the audio being slowed down for training purposes.
  • Remember to dedicate your thumb for plucking notes on the G & C string,
  • Your index finger plucks notes on the E string 
  • Your middle finger should pluck notes on the A string
RIFF - BAR 1 & 2
RIFF - BAR 3 & 4
RIFF - BAR 5 & 6
RIFF - BAR 7 & 8
RIFF - BAR 15 & 16

VIDEO TUTORIALS

Video tutorials will appear within 24 hours of the session taking place.

AUDIO TRACK

Have a listen to the strumming and riff section together with the vocals so you can here where else the riff can be placed.

​SWEET CHILD O MINE - Riff, Chords & Vocals
The full track will be available in week 4 for when you master the solo parts! 
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