Faster Than The Medicine
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Lael Neale - Faster Than The Medicine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTPhmHXDChw
Guy Blakeslee on guitar
[Intro]
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tremolo picking (repeat same note very fast)
play 16x.............. play 16x.............. play 16x.............. play 16x..............
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[Verse 1]
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[Verse 2]
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[Verse 3]
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[Bridge]
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tremolo picking
play 16x.............. play 16x.............. play 16x.............. play 16x..............
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[Instrumental]
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tremolo picking
play 16x.............. play 16x.............. play 16x.............. play 16x..............
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[Verse 4]
(no guitar)
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(still no guitar)
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[Verse 5]
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[Outro]
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tremolo picking
play 32x....................................... play 32x.......................................
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play 32x....................................... morph into delay/backwards sounds
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in live shows, he would end with a full G chord, and feed that into the backwards delay:
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How to play Faster Than The Medicine
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.