Zohar Argov - As of Today - Guitar Cover

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Zohar Argov - As of Today - Guitar Cover

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As of Today


"As of Today" is a song by Zohar Argov, one of the most recognized figures in Israeli Mizrahi music, widely referred to as "The King of Mizrahi Music." His vocal style blends Middle Eastern scales and ornamentation with heartfelt delivery, making his songs a compelling challenge for electric guitar players looking to explore Mizrahi tonalities. Learning this track offers an opportunity to develop phrasing and melodic expression rooted in a distinctly non-Western musical tradition.

  • Zohar Argov's music is rooted in Mizrahi scales, offering guitarists a chance to explore Middle Eastern modes and ornaments.
  • Adapting Argov's vocal melodies to electric guitar requires attention to microtonal bends and expressive vibrato techniques.
  • Argov is considered a foundational artist in Mizrahi music, making his songs culturally significant repertoire for any guitarist exploring the genre.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

The Stratocaster's single-coil pickups deliver the bright, articulate tone essential for Zohar Argov's Mizrahi guitar work, capturing ornamental bends and microtonal inflections with clarity. Its neck pickup provides the warm, oud-like timbre that defines Argov's melodic passages.

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Fender Twin Reverb

The Twin Reverb's pristine clean headroom and lush plate reverb preserve the nuance and dynamic range critical to Argov's fingerstyle articulation. Its warm, edge-of-breakup response lets the guitar's natural tone shine through without coloration, perfect for Mizrahi music's intricate ornamentation.