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About Something Pt.2 - Complete Solo

George Harrison wrote "Something," and the solo is one of the finest examples of his melodic, singing guitar style. Rather than leaning on speed or flash, Harrison builds the solo with careful note choice and phrasing that mirrors the vocal emotion of the song. Every bend and vibrato matters here, so tone and touch are the real challenges, not finger gymnastics. Getting the bends in tune and letting each note breathe takes patience, and this is exactly the kind of passage where the Practice Toolbar pays off: loop the solo slowed down until each phrase feels natural at a relaxed pace, then gradually work the tempo back up. The Beatles recorded "Something" for their 1969 Abbey Road album, and Harrison's solo sits perfectly in context with the song's warm, unhurried feel. Match that restraint in your playing and the solo will land the way it should.

  • Harrison's solo relies heavily on expressive string bends and smooth vibrato, so intonation control is the primary technical skill to develop here.
  • The song's slow, unhurried tempo gives every note room to speak, meaning any rushed or under-bent note will be immediately noticeable.
  • Practising the solo with the Practice Toolbar looped at reduced speed helps lock in the phrasing before committing to full tempo.

How to Play Something Pt.2 - Complete Solo

Tempo: 72 BPM

Loop each section and focus on clean, even timing rather than speed, with the metronome at 72 BPM.

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George Harrison's sonic blue 1961 Stratocaster delivered the ice-pick treble leads on Rubber Soul sessions, its standard Fender single-coils cutting through the mix with brilliant clarity. The Strat's bright tone contrasted beautifully with the warm Filter'Trons of his Gretsch guitars, expanding The Beatles' textural range.

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Fender Telecaster

Harrison's rosewood Telecaster provided twangy, biting cleans during the iconic 1969 rooftop concert, its simplicity and directness fitting The Beatles' stripped-down live approach. The Tele's sharp attack complemented the Vox AC30, delivering punchy midrange definition without the need for studio processing.

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The Vox AC30 with top-boost was the sonic foundation of The Beatles' signature chime, delivering harmonically rich cleans with natural compression when pushed at moderate volume. Close-miked in Abbey Road studios from 1962 through 1965, it captured clarity and presence that defined their recorded tone without excessive breakup.

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