Michael Hedges - Sofa, Rickover's Dream

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)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• sofa
• rickover's
• dream
• michael
• hedges

[fgarden555]

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

[phaelasnightbreeze]

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

[hernibernie]

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

[pajaroinflamable]

Miguel, prestame un dedo.

[MichaelABolton]

Oh, and I'm not THAT Michael Bolton.

[MichaelABolton]

Gorgeous.

[TheManshack]

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.

[108yoram]

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

[xiaosainzboy]

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

[vineyardedge]

SWEET!