LEARN "Lie la lie" aka 'The Boxer' on the Dulcimer Guitar

LEARN "Lie la lie" aka 'The Boxer' on the Dulcimer Guitar

I mean... Paul Simon, right? Need we say more?

This one is a little tricky because they didn't stick to a precise form for the verses and choruses, but let the lyrics and melody drive where the chords would fall (which is great, but more challenging to learn). I walk it all through in the video, though, so watch and see what you think!

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 – Intro & Storytime: Seeing Paul Simon at The Ryman 
1:03 – What You’ll Learn in This Lesson 
1:23 – Start Here: One-Finger Version Overview 
2:00 – Verse (One-Finger Style Demo) 
2:44 – Chorus (One-Finger Style) 
3:39 – Song Structure Notes & Tips 
4:03 – Multi-Finger Version Intro 
4:40 – Multi-Finger Verse Breakdown 
5:23 – Multi-Finger Chorus 
6:02 – Slow Breakdown of the Verse (Chord Transitions Explained) 
7:13 – Full Verse Walkthrough (Tag Included)
8:06 – Verse 3 Add-On & Live Demo 
10:01 – Practice Tips & How to Master the Song 
11:00 – Breaking the Song into Sections 
12:00 – How to Build Speed & Confidence 
12:40 – Wrap-Up, Bonus 

 

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