Ridiculous
Album: Satellite
Intro
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I heard Marcos Curiel used some type of synth to create that wierd
wah-sounding effect for some of the parts in this song.
Verse
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Verse Fill (play this throughout the verse)
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Do this 2.5 times and then play this Verse Riff
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Chorus
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Use delay set for eighth notes. After you strike the muted strings the first
time in the second chorus, there is a pickslide. Don't forget to play it.
Solo
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Interlude
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Then Later
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The End is slightly different
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How to play Ridiculous
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.
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.