Today I decided to work on some of the campfire type songs and looked at California Dreamin'. I couldn't remember the strumming pattern and went looking through the lessons, and didn't see it here. So maybe I got the song sheet from another website, but I can't remember where. Anyhow, just thought I ask and see if anyone has any thoughts on how to strum it. I'm mostly a fingerpicker and strumming doesn't come naturally to me.
Thanks,
Lynn
Re: California Dreamin'
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:47 pm
by daryl
How about this one:
Close? I don't know. I guess you could start there and then go with what feels right for you. Good luck. I'm sure others will chime in with the correct answer.
Yeah, Neil's version is much better, fresher and smoother in the rhythm, Dean.
Re: California Dreamin'
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 4:11 pm
by willem
or this one to get the female voices and blast with the other girls at the IGC..
Re: California Dreamin'
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 5:31 pm
by wrench
Lynn, when you're ready to step it up from the campfire version...
Re: California Dreamin'
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:12 am
by neverfoundthetime
Thanks Dan, that's a fabulous find!
Re: California Dreamin'
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:08 am
by willem
wrench wrote:
Lynn, when you're ready to step it up from the campfire version...
Nice Dan,,do you play a duet with this??
Willem
Re: California Dreamin'
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:04 am
by haoli25
wrench wrote:
Lynn, when you're ready to step it up from the campfire version...
Thanks for posting this, Dan. I have watched several videos by Prof. Chapdelaine, he is amazing. I guess that is why he is a National Fingerstyle and Classical Champion.
Bill
Re: California Dreamin'
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:19 pm
by auntlynnie
Wow, thanks everyone for the responses. I don't know how I missed the lesson right there in the list... geez.
And thanks for posting the videos. Great stuff. So nice to know that there's always help available here on TG!