Master the Guitar: Learn to Play Streets of Bakersfield by Dwight Yoakam

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Learning to Play "Streets of Bakersfield"
   • 2.1. The Intro
   • 2.2. Strumming the Chords
   • 2.3. Required Chords
3. Playing the Intro
   • 3.1. Strumming Pattern
   • 3.2. Picking the Intro
4. Playing the Verse
5. Playing the Chorus
   • 5.1. Chord Progression
   • 5.2. Lyrics and Strumming
6. The Instrumental Break
   • 6.1. Chord Progression
7. Playing the Second Verse
   • 7.1. Lyrics and Chords
8. Repeating the Chorus
9. Putting it All Together
10. Conclusion

🎸 Learning to Play "Streets of Bakersfield" on Guitar 🤠

Introduction

Hey guitar friends! I'm Robbie Trujillo, and today I'm here to help you learn how to play your favorite country songs on guitar. We've received requests for a lesson on "Streets of Bakersfield" by Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens, so that's exactly what I'm going to show you how to play. In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the cool little intro and teach you how to strum the chords for the rest of the song.

2. Learning to Play "Streets of Bakersfield"

2.1. The Intro

To start, let's focus on the intro of "Streets of Bakersfield". This is the part that captures the essence of the song and sets the mood. The intro consists of a catchy picking pattern and utilizes the chords A, D, and E.

2.2. Strumming the Chords

Once you've mastered the intro, it's time to move on to strumming the chords for the rest of the song. The main chords you'll need are A, D, and E. These chords create the backbone of "Streets of Bakersfield" and carry the melody throughout the verses and choruses.

2.3. Required Chords

Before we dive deeper into the song, let's take a moment to familiarize ourselves with the required chords. In "Streets of Bakersfield," you'll need to know how to play the A, D, and E chords. If you're not yet familiar with these chords, don't worry! I'll guide you through each one in detail.

3. Playing the Intro

3.1. Strumming Pattern

To kick off the song, we'll begin by learning the strumming pattern for the intro. The strumming pattern I'm using is "down, down, down, up, down, up." This pattern gives the intro a lively and rhythmic feel that matches the energy of the song.

3.2. Picking the Intro

In addition to strumming the chords, the intro also incorporates a picking pattern. Let's break it down. Start by picking the 14th fret on the first string, then move to the 16th and 17th frets. Return to the 16th fret, then the 14th fret, and finally, move up to the 15th fret on the second string. Repeat this picking pattern, and on the second round, include additional notes on the second and third strings.

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