Learn to play "Better" by The Screamin' Jets on guitar

In this lesson, we'll learn how to play "Better" by The Screamin' Jets on the guitar. This Aussie classic is a great tune that always gets the crowd going, whether you're playing in a pub in Australia or an Aussie bar in London. It's not particularly difficult, but it's really fun to play and gives you a chance to let rip a bit towards the end.

Main Riff

The song begins with a main riff that underlies the verses. This riff might seem a little strange at first, but with the right rhythm and picking technique, you'll get the hang of it in no time. It's all about getting that rhythm right and keeping your picking consistent.

Verse and Chorus

After the main riff, we move into the verse. At the end of the verse, there's an A chord followed by a note on the thinnest string. Then we have an F sharp, A, D, and A twice. Keeping the rhythm here is also important, so we'll spend some time making sure you've got it down.

In the chorus, we have an A chord followed by a C chord. You'll use a power chord here, trying to avoid the second string. We'll use a rock G that gives a nice, crunchy sound for the G chord. This sequence is played twice for the chorus.

Bridge and Solo

The song's bridge section is just an A chord with some harmonics ringing out. The solo section at the end is where things get frantic, with the chords A, C, G, and A again. It's all about thrashing it out on that same chord sequence to build up the energy of the song.

Wrapping Up

"Better" by The Screamin' Jets is a must-know for any guitarist, especially if you're playing in a covers band. It's a good, fun song to play and a great way to learn about picking direction and rhythm, and getting your sound just right.

I use a Strat for this lesson, but you can use any guitar with a humbucking pickup. You'll want to have a lot of gain, but not too much - remember, it's rock, not metal.

Ready to get started? Grab your guitar, watch the video, and let's dive in. You'll have a blast learning to play "Better" by The Screamin' Jets.

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