Portobello Road

Music Lesson: Portobello Road in Dadgad

Key Information:

• Intro: Starts off in C
• Main Body: G minor
• Chords Used:
  • DADGAD C
  • B flat
  • A minor

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Lesson Breakdown

1. Intro:

   • Begin with D chord.
   • Transition into G minor for the main theme.
   • Important: Focus on hammer-on technique for articulation.

2. Verse:

   • Straightforward chord changes.
   • Practice until comfortable with the transitions.

3. Key Change (Measure 17):

   • This section is tricky; play slowly.
   • Use a slight frailing technique with the index and back of the middle finger.

4. Phrase Repetition:

   • Return to Measure 9 for the theme.
   • Note:
     • Play straight (neither sixteenths nor eighths swung).
     • Sometimes feels like it wants a slight swing, especially in this section.

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Bridge Section

• Key Modulation: C minor (ties back to the intro in minor).
• Important Technique:
  • In Measure 30, pivot to achieve the E flat (first fret of the first string).
  • Open up for the D, then return to bar for G minor.

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Final Repeats

• Variation:
  • Explore slight changes in Measure 43 before returning to G minor.
  • At the end, go back to the chorus at Measure 17.
• Consistency:
  • Everything remains consistent.

1. Coda:
   • Transition back to the intro figure.
   • Final Note: Play the last bit one more time for clarity.