The Verve: How to Play Bitter Sweet Symphony (for classical guitar)
Posted on 25. Jan, 2013 by Evan Handyside in Best of Intellimusica, Easy to Play, Pop Music, Premium Tabs
I remember the very day Urban Hymns was released. I took the day off of work (it was that important to me), bought the CD at Sam Goody, and drove around blaring it from my car stereo.
I had been playing in my new band for almost a year, and the four of us were obsessed with The Verve. That was an extremely optimistic time for me, as my band was achieving local and regional success very easily — and the up-beat Bitter Sweet Symphony seemed to capture the momentum of that time period.
The aptly titled Bitter Sweet Symphony, was The Verve’s only hit song, and in a bizarre twist of fate, they lost all of their publishing rights to Mick Jagger and Kieth Richards.
How to Play Bitter Sweet Symphony for classical guitar:
For such a simple and straightforward tab, Bitter Sweet Symphony was difficult to refine and record. I actually had a far more complex version then this, but decided to opt for an easier transcription that is falls within, what I feel is the scope of this blog: reasonable stuff to play for the practicing guitarist.
Bitter Sweet Symphony is in
danny
19. May, 2013
i really appreciate your blog and find your story inspiring. man, iam go glad to find some santaolalla tabs! a request: if you could post the more complex version of this song, sometime in the future, i would love to try it out. thanks for all your posts…keep em coming!
Evan Handyside
19. May, 2013
Thanks Danny! I will keep them coming!
Evan
Dom
03. Mar, 2014
Have a listen to an amazing song called Strong by London grammar : )
Lars gotteberg
02. Oct, 2014
You are an great inspiration, and i love your site. I was about to quit guitar because i felt bored strumming and not being able to sing. And you have showed me that i am able to express myself. by classic guitar. thank you very much. i and have bought 3 months of membership. to support you and your work. :) (english is not my first language)
Evan Handyside
04. Oct, 2014
Hi Lars! Thank you for your kind words and support. I hope you find the premium material was worth it. Let me know if I can be of help to you.
Thanks,
Evan
P.S. Your English is fine:)
Lars gotteberg
04. Oct, 2014
I would like some advice on how to get better at playing by ear. and maybe you could do some Andrew bird songs next, like Andrew Bird – Anonanimal… or anyone other one you like. just give him a chance i would be glad :)
Evan Handyside
05. Oct, 2014
Hi Lars, your question about playing by ear has given me great idea for a blog post. I’ll check out Andrew Bird!
Phillers
06. Jun, 2015
This is awesome :D!
Evan Handyside
06. Jun, 2015
Thank you for your premium membership, glad you’re enjoying my work!
Evan
Brandon
12. Jun, 2015
I’ve found like three new tabs that I’m already in love with tonight. After over a year being subscribed to you I’m still being surprised with content I somehow missed. Do you happen to still have that more complex tab you mentioned? I’d LOVE to get a hold of it. I’m looking for more complex material to really push myself lately.
Evan Handyside
13. Jun, 2015
I don’t have Brandon, unfortunately. I discarded it immediately after I posted this. However, try this, or this for some complex material. Good luck! Evan
Harlekin
14. Oct, 2015
great cover – best i have heard on guitar! thank you for this video !