Dire Straits - Lady Writer Guitar Lesson

Dire Straits "Lady Writer" guitar lesson. The next Riff of the Day relies heavily on The Warden compressor from Earthquaker Devices. Mark Knopfler is known for his pickless, chicken pickin' tone and a compressor can bring out the subtle changes in dynamics and string snap that results from this style of playing. There are two rhythm tracks plus the solo overdubs in "Lady Writer" so we do our best to combine all the essential bits in one easy lesson. The intro uses some soulful bending and country licks in C#m scale that flows into the A, B, C# chord progression on the verse. A close listen to the pattern during the verse reveals alternative between two different licks during C#m, one simple a lift off to B and the other a hammer on/ pulloff style between the two chords. Another key chord that many seem to omit when with a single guitar is the Am6 chord as the chorus wraps up, a key element in recreating the mood of this tune. Enjoy your Riff of the Day guitar lesson!
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[jacktoddy]

All respect to Andy for picking-up on this great riff - thanks mate, appreciated.

[peternedyalkov]

This is unreal.... the songs you choose are some of the tastiest!

[Lieutenant_Dude]

I got a crazy blister on my right thumb after learning this song. That fingerpicking is so nice though. I'm glad I decided to give it a shot.

[viniciusgangini]

Nice job bro, It's hard to find someone who teaches with a lot of patience like that.

[sebastianfibes]

Andy is a guitar demon. He nails everything dead on. Beautiful player..Thanks 

[anthonybymallia]

perfect pedal and tone for dire straits

[johnrogers]

Awesome and underrated song. Thanks for sharing it!

[HC_GUITAR]

Andy seems to always pick my favourite songs...Cheers.

[gizmitrolololol]

Beautiful tone! Keep on doing your lessons, they are awesome both to practice and to listen to.

[domformula]

This makes me feel like getting a hat, just so that I can take it off to you 😂❤

[AlVixan]

Great playing and great song Andy! You nailed the tone!

[dividedwords]

I wonder if Mr. Knopfler was listening to "Sultans of Swing" backwards when inspired to write this. ;]

[efgenios]

thanx dude....great lesson, fantastic guitar and sound.... keep it comming to us.... we appreciate it...:)

[skatefink]

Please could you do cheap sunglasses? Mostly for the short ring mod riff at the end of the chorus. At least I think it's a ring mod!?

[guyguyguyjean]

Thank you Andy your playing and song choices seem to always be so sweeeet, what a touch you've got there man!!Thanks again, and do you guys ship to Canada??I want a Warden!!

[anthonybymallia]

very nice play nice sound awsome strat im  lost for words

[andrecarvalhomusic]

Middle and bridge on a 57 strat? Modded?

[ToneKing-rnui]

What model strat is that with the ginormous frets?

[Jowannabe]

Hello Mr. Andy I was wondering can you do a lesson of "Cocaine - Fidlar"? And keeping doing this, it has helping me a lot. Thank you.

[thewickedwizard]

Please do Kayleigh by Marillion Pllleeeease.