Dreadlock Holiday Guitar Lesson

Learn how to play Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc!

The first section of 'Dreadlock Holiday' should be seen as if played in Aeolian since the main chord used is the VI chord.

Notice how the I chord is held back until 1:45 where we enter a half time feel over this harmonic release.

When we come back to normal tempo it is in the sad struggling feel of Aeolian.

This goes well with the mugging theme of verse 2.

Key Change

At 3:35 we hurry back to the swimming pool and move up a semitone to sink some Pina Colada.

Assistance might be needed for the capo change.

Dealing with key changes a semitone up is always gonna be awkward for a guitarist.

The 'Glider Capo' might be the only real practical solution to this problem.

Should you not have one at hand, staying in the same key might be what you have to end up doing.

Whatever your solution, do video your own performance and upload to Youtube for performance feedback!

This is also the best way to track your own progression.

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Am, Am shape

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A, E shape

Bm7, Cm shape

C, C shape

D, D shape

Em, Dm shape

Em, Em shape

G, G shape