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Some Old Day - Chorus

Teardrop Style Backup

Here we go folks. The main course. Teardrop style backup is a great technique that adds interest, and is played so high on the neck it is usually well out of the lead vocal range.

Things to watch out for: Measure one has 5 beats! Why? Because that's how the song goes, and that's how Bobby sings it. We are playing backup, so we "follow the lead[singer]". Also, be aware of that last measure. The lick comes in a half beat late.

Chorus backup

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