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Old July 19th, 2006
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I just want to find out what other ornamentation people use when playing this song. I notice in the movie Kirk "thumps" the guitar body at the end of the first 4 measures, and that dynamics are essential in this piece.

Also, in transitioning to that high D/F# chord, it's easier for me to fret the 9th on the A-string with my pinky. Anyone else have any other techniques for duplicating this beaut?

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nope

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You do know that you can be thrown out of most guitar shops for playing Stairway to Heaven Also here in Kansas it is against the law to play Dust in the Wind in any Guitar Store Its just a here..... Just kidding.


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I some of the shops over here there is a list of no go songs

These are the common ones
Stairway to Heaven
Severn nation army
HORS

Sorry but since Waynes World I have been totally put off playing that piece

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the way I view it is

Stairway only by request
.........otherwise I use the elevator

no seriously though, only by request

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I play it just often enough to remember it all in case someone asks for it. I must admit, however, that I typically change the radio station when it comes on- I've heard it so many times that I just don't get any enjoyment out of it anymore.


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Best ever version is this one by Dave Grohl, made my day watching this one. Chesk the solo out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7vBY...%20to%20heaven

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Krissovo, that was hilarious. Just like I wanna play it. Especially the solo.

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I wish I could solo like that, seriously

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Quite original solo...

But yeah, it was pretty wellplayed

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I'll listen to this brilliant tune any day over Freebird. The ending always sends me chills still today.

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