How To Play London Calling By The Clash
Add to favorites Hey everyone
Here’s another older lesson that I filmed. The ‘Toob disabled the first part of the video – so it’s nice to put both parts together in one place! It’s a great tune.
Here’s the First Part:
http://www.dailymotion.com/videox9gso1And here’s the Second Part:
http://www.dailymotion.com/videox9gsneEnjoy!
DiMarco said,
November 11, 2009 @ 6:10 pm
As seen here, the Clash seems to agree with me.
http://www.iviewtube.com/videos/56461/the-clash-london-calling-and-train-in-vain-live-on-fridays
I don’t mean to be a pain in your neck, just wanting to contribute.
DiMarco said,
November 11, 2009 @ 5:19 pm
Yes you do still get the slide Paul, but you move your left hand back to the 3rd fret only after playing the low C (on the E string) instead of before. After this last note of the lick you have much more time to move back and slide up again this way. Thoughts may vary ofcourse but I really strongly feel this makes it easier to get the timing right. =)
Paul Wolfe said,
November 9, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
Hey Marco
Yep you could play it that way. But then you don’t get the characteristic ‘slide’ – which to my mind is a big part of the sound of the intro.
But thanks for the comment.
DiMarco said,
November 7, 2009 @ 10:26 pm
Thanks for another cool vid. I have just one comment: playing the low C in the intro on the E string (8th fret using middle finger) makes it easier to get the timing spot on. Again cheers for the lesson. Marco.
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Paul Wolfe said,
November 13, 2009 @ 5:43 pm
You’re not a pain in the neck by commenting.
I scanned the video you link – and couldn’t see clearly enough to say which way Paul Simenon originally played it.
Bottom Line is you play it where it feels comfortable AND where it sounds good. Everyone has a different system of fretting notes, different sized hands and different scale basses.
So if you’ve found a location where you find it more comfortable then go for it. And good on you for experimenting and coming up with your own solutions.