Day 9 - Happy - In Open G

Happy uses the same setup as Jumpin' Jack Flash – Open G tuning with capo at fret 4 – making this a perfect companion lesson. This is Keith Richards through and through.

What You Will Learn:

• The signature opening riff using 2 Keith chord shapes

• A sliding technique for rhythm playing

• The Chuck Berry-style blues riff in open G

• B major pentatonic licks (using that "My Girl" sound)

• The held-back verse rhythm with strategic emphasis

• How the same tuning/capo setup works for multiple songs

Keith's Song

Keith Richards wrote it, he sings it, and it couldn't be more representative of his style. The brass section adds colour, but the guitar work showcases everything you've learned about open G technique.

The 2 Chord Shapes

Everything Keith does in open G uses either the 3rd-finger-only shape or the middle-and-ring-finger Keith Richards chord. This song demonstrates both, so is a perfect chord consolidation song!