"These Days" by Dr. Dog | Guitar Breakdown

Описание: Hey, Josh from Broadcast Guitar here. This is Part 1 of a live deep dive into "These Days" by Dr. Dog.

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0:00 Intro
1:13 Overview
2:10 Whiteboard Theory
5:35 Applying the Theory
6:05 Building Speed
9:50 The Major II Chord

In this lesson, we take a deep dive into a Dr. Dog groove — breaking down the fast, looping riff, the emotional pull beneath the surface, and the surprising impact of the major II chord in an otherwise familiar major-key setting. We explore how harmony, speed, and note choice work together, and how just one altered note (C♯) can completely change the feel of a progression in G major.

You’ll also get practical strategies for building speed with your picking hand, understanding borrowed chords without overthinking them, and weaving melody directly into chord shapes — all while keeping the feel musical and relaxed.

Perfect for players who want to:

Understand and use the major II chord in rock and pop
Improve speed and control with efficient picking
Analyze modern indie/rock harmony through classic theory
Blend melody and chords into one cohesive guitar part
Strengthen fretboard awareness and note targeting

Topics Covered:

Overview of the Dr. Dog track and its core groove
Analyzing the song in G major
Why the II chord is major instead of minor
Understanding borrowed chords without getting lost in theory
Identifying the key note change: C → C♯
Notes in the I, II, and IV chords (G, A, and C)
How melody notes resolve into chord tones
Using downstrokes to build speed and urgency
When and why to introduce alternate picking
Treating riffs as technical picking exercises
Beatles- and Tom Petty–style harmonic influences

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