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Michael Hedges - Sofa, Rickover's Dream

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Uploaded by on Dec 28, 2007

These songs were recorded after one of my bands played for a party, in the woods, somewhere in Ohio. Despite less than perfect production quality (although I do like the crickets chirping in the background) I'm pretty happy with the performance. I don't often get to play instrumentals through a big p.a. system and I'd just had my guitar re-fretted so it all came together. First song is "Sofa" by Frank Zappa, second is "Rickover's Dream" by Michael Hedges.

Sofa notes:

I saw the tuning along with the first few chords in a Michael Hedges interview (see below) and sort of took it from there. Some of the slap harmonics, like on the intro, I made up. I guess I could do an instructional vid some time if there is enough interest.

the tuning low to high - D G D E A C#

opening chords (strings low to high) -

X X 0 5 0 5

X X 0 3 0 3

X X 0 2 0 1

X X 0 5 0 5

0 X 0 5 0 5

0 7 (and 5th fret harmonics on remaining strings)

X X 0 5 5 5

X X 0 7 7 6

X X 0 10 9 8

12th fret harmonics

7 X (and 7th fret harmonic on remaining strings)

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  • @hernibernie I'm actually transcribing the piece now. Maybe when I'm done I'll do an instructional video and full cover. :)

  • BEST rendition of michael hedges' sofa on youtube.

    You bring out the harmonics like nobody else on here...except for michael perhaps ;)

    REALLY well done

  • Wo ! greaaat job . And thanks for the chords. I'm supporting you at doin' an instructional vid !!

  • Miguel, prestame un dedo.

  • Oh, and I'm not THAT Michael Bolton.

  • Gorgeous.

  • as just another average player in the guitar world, may i just say thank you for showing the endless abilities of what a guitar can do. I must say that i am quite a fan of yours, and i respect your talent.

  • yes, please make a tutorial video. it is such a nice tune and you nailed it so well

  • I was listening to this while I was doing my work, assuming that this was Hedges playing. Very nice.

  • SWEET!

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