Hey there, fellow guitar enthusiasts! In this blog post, we will look into one of my favorite songs, "To Be With You," by the band Mr. Big.
What guitarist doesn't know Paul Gilbert? You'll be missing out if you don't watch his lessons. His style incorporates shred techniques, but it also enhances your ability to synchronize your left and right hand with precision. I believe this will definitely help you advance your playing capabilities. So, my friend, search him up on YouTube; he offers free lessons there. As we delve into learning "To Be With You," let's infuse some of that Paul Gilbert magic!
Regarding Mr Big's solo to be with you, I can say that the tone and note choices were done perfectly, at least for me. Starting from the beginning of the guitar solo, he used the song's chorus melody to start it, and then he entered with a good run at the end that fits the tune perfectly. In the video below with the timestamp, I have shown the guitar solo part of this song. Don't worry. There is a slow version and tabs to get along and practice with. Check out the video segment in my tutorial video. This is at around 2:58:
Raise your hand if you're a fan of 80s hair bands – I know I am! There's something special about the infectious energy and catchy tunes of bands like Mr. Big. I can say that the song To Be With You is one of the 80s sounds; although it came out around the 90s, the theme is the same as “Honestly” of Harem Scarem or “Two Steps Behind” of Def Leppard. These bands should also be on your list of ones you should listen to in the future.
So the To be with you is broken and starts in C#m. If you know bar chords, you can handle this song. The tempo of this song is at 85bpm.
Here's the chord progression for the verses and chorus:
Verse:
C#m, E, A5, E
Bridge:
D, B5
Chorus:
E - A5 - B5 - E (2X)
E - A5 - B5 - C#m
E - A5 - B5 - E
Bridge Before Solo:
A5, C#m, D, B5
And there you have it, folks – a simple and easy tutorial for learning "To Be With You" on guitar by Mr. Big. I hope the tutorial I shared has inspired you to learn this song. Just keep practicing, and you'll get there. Remember, the most important thing is to enjoy playing the guitar. Until next time, rock on!
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Philippians 4:6
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