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Old Joe Clark - Melody

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  • Melody
  • Key   G
  • Capo   2
  • Tempo   60 bpm
  • Tuning   EADGBE

The melody for Old Joe Clark is very interesting and sounds great on guitar. It is what is known as a "modal" tune. In simple terms it goes in and out of the key of G.


Learn and memorize the melody of any tune you are interested. Period. Learn the sound by listening in Tunefox. Find recordings you enjoy and listen to those regularly as well. Saying or singing the lyrics in time can also help you memorize and internalize a melody. It's even better if you can do that while playing.


This is a "syllabic" melody. That means for each note you play it will match up with a syllable in the lyrics. This can be tricky to play. If you need to, simplify things with the difficulty slider when starting out.


Check out a few of those licks to add some interest in those big "spaces" in some of the phrases<>/p>