How to play "One More Day" on the guitar
Click here to print off a picture of a guitar neck to make notes on.  You will probably use this as a tool forever.

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 Hear a sample of the real song.  One More Day

Using the capo on the forth fret allows the "C" position to be used even thought it in played in "E".

The chords and roll that you see in the side picture is the basic pattern use in my version on the song.  For sake of being able to call this roll something, lets call the Yates Roll.  I make this stuff up based on what I hear and what I can arrange. If I find that this roll has a name then I will change it.  For now it is more important to learn the guitar.   

This is an arrangement combines two bass notes.  The finger position on the second string is the only thing that changes.  The numbers at the bottom of the picture is the strings that you will pick.  Hold the "C" and pick the number pattern at the bottom.  Then change to the "Am7" and play the bottom set of numbers again.  Hear my example.  Now you try it but first Tune with me!  I am using an acoustic guitar with a straight thick pick and medium strings. 

How to play One More Day on the guitar

The Yates Roll
My technique of teaching is not to show note for note how to play an entire song, but to assist in learning the techniques used in all guitar playing.  For example, this song is played in the key of "E".  Say you can't play well in "E" because you don't have access to all of the note needed, but C is very easy.  By using a capo on the forth fret, playing in "C", the sound is the same.  Many people start out wanting to play the guitar by buying a chord book.  In the book there are more chords than you know what to do with and no instructions as what to do with them.  This idea is discouraging when there is so much to learn.  The first time that a person tries to hold an "F" it is over.  Then there is the sheet music that shows the chords over the words so that you can follow along; where is the stuff in the middle?  This sheet music is likely to give you the chords in "E",  Good luck trying to do it in "E". Lead guitar players don't use capos because they only play lead licks and the chords are mostly bar chords.  The acoustic guitar is a little different.  The strings are bigger; therefore, a little harder to use bar chords.
Take a look at that "F".  Then count your fingers!  Until evolution steps in we will have to double up somewhere.  On the first string (bass), wrap your thumb around far enough to get the one string.  This is a common practice to do.  The two on the 5th and 6th, lay your pointer finger across them both.  This an awkward thing to do.  Change the position of your wrist and see what helps.  It doesn't take long and it will be just like any other guitar chord. 

Now for playing this section, start from the left side of the example and play to the right. Listen to me!  This is simply a walk from "C" to "F".   

How to play One More Day on the guitar

There is one more chord that is not seen so far, the "D minor".  It is used for a short time but it is there so if you are looking for one, try this one. 

Use what you have learned and see if you can put together the introduction.  Hear my example.

Try this example and see what you can do.  Click here.

Now listen to the complete introduction and first verse.  Now the chorus Click here.

Warren Yates   www.projectsandhobbies.com

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