"Say So" (Doja Cat) - Rhythm Guitar Tutorial

Here is a tutorial on playing the funky guitar part on Doja Cat's "Say So". It's a great study on breaking down large chords into small voicings that work well with funk guitar. Guitar tablature is included.
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[@AndyDacoulis]

If you have any questions on this video, ask away. Also, please consider subscribing - it REALLY helps me out. Thanks

[@garyle3778]

Which pedals were you using for this one?

[@AndyDacoulis]

@@garyle3778 Hi Gary - I use the Line 6 Helix. Reverb, Small Delay, Compression (a lot), slight Chorus

[@jayramsay9259]

That is like the group "Chic " 1979 song rhythm from the song titled Good times.!

[@budderchazerzgaming3915]

I noticed this driving to work the other day and it finally clicked on why I like this so song so much

[@Illyrian04]

Yeah it has kinda funky rhythm

[@hellokero267]

I was making a master rhythm score and wanted to make sure the chords I found are right. And have to submit it to school soon so THANK YOU!!

[@AndyDacoulis]

Very cool! Happy to have helped you.

[@ryanjavierr]

What school?

[@brandontadday6288]

Such a beautiful chord progression. Love it!

[@martinviale2410]

This is the actual way to play it! There are some videos of more complicated chords that weren´t actually used in the original recording, but they work very well with it, so maybe those could be used for a guitar cover in which there are subtle changes

[@Quarker]

This was an excellent tutorial, I love the attention to detail with the chord explanation, voicing, and which notes are better emphasised. You're clearly very knowledgeable, best person to teach this stuff! The chord progression in this song is really interesting, you don't hear too many mainstream songs that leave out your regular major & minor chords completely.

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks man! Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for the compliment! I agree, it's a unique guitar part

[@thatsthegig]

Great tutorial Andy!

[@fabriceconsalvi3092]

thank for your lesson perfect😀

[@miguelgutierrez3333]

Fantastic work!

[@spannthony]

Thanks for the lessons!

[@MrShellos]

Wow lo había estado buscando, gracias 🙂

[@jameskhougazguitar]

Great lesson! Thank you

[@Mattmustdiee]

This video needs more views, it helped me a lot. Thanks!

[@jijst5]

End solo is sublime

[@johnpritchard9753]

Just great playing!

[@indysoundco]

Thank you sir, very helpful!!!

[@jonyp5202]

You earned my sub! Very professional, simple yet effective and a voice that makes you want to listen and learn easily. Looking forward to see more videos from you! Love that ending!!!

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed the video. And thanks for sticking around for the end solo!

[@bobk9879]

Wonderful tutorial thank you. I’m only a (late in years) beginner and have visited a number of guitar tuition channels trying to find my way. Your tuition is great. New sub. All the best from England. P.S. Brilliant playing from you too, Andy.

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks Bob!

[@bassemghabrous2400]

The last bit of improvisation at the end is worth a million dollars :)

[@Korn1holio]

Would leave million likes if I could. So professional and up to the point. Although I kinda knew the chords already, that sus4 was a surprise for me.

[@stuffedtoylover]

love this kind of videos! tyy for the tab as well subscribed!

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you!

[@shyguy2696]

I really like Say so but I love this guitar especially

[@pssix03]

That is sick Andy🖖

[@Geissson]

Great tutorial, had so much fun playing this funky groove

[@AndyDacoulis]

Awesome!

[@JawJX]

Great explanation, such an easy song but a lot can be learned! I love your tone and the blue lighting too

[@AndyDacoulis]

Glad that you liked it!

[@23redguitar]

this makes learning the track so much easier. Thank You...

[@AndyDacoulis]

Great! Glad that you found the video helpful.

[@scottglasson1957]

thanks !

[@Phaseish]

i hope your channel blows up man perfect execution. cam and aesthetic lights. keep doing you!

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks very much! I really appreciate the positive comment. Means more than you know!

[@chrislee50]

thanks man!

[@SpooderOfficial]

Never knew that I wanted to learn this

[@ricardomendez1645]

You deserve more subs and views very professional !

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks Ricardo!

[@nategarcia7694]

Thank you

[@stevebucci7378]

Great tutorial! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks man!

[@ongally]

thanks for the lesson!

[@AndyDacoulis]

My pleasure, glad that you enjoyed it.

[@isaacchan9976]

How is this so underrated my gosh

[@ZyctDan]

Excellent tutorial, really appreciate it..👍👍

[@AndyDacoulis]

Glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@juliomqsmsg]

amazing

[@Acguitare]

J’adore !!! Rajouter le réglage guitare et ampli pour avoir le même son que le tuto serait super 👍🏼

[@enocalcantara7772]

Beautiful, uplifting. Please, keep working on. Thank you.

[@kakas4384]

Man, you deserve more subs

[@zerenssu]

Waoww good job mannn😻😻

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Just picked it up thanks to you cool little funky rythm

[@AndyDacoulis]

Awesome! Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@choyster54]

Fantastic video, thank you!
Quick summary:
Em7 A7sus4 D7 D7
Em7 A7sus4 D7 B7sus4 to B7
(Although Andy breaks it down in richer detail)

[@steveklimes568]

Yr awesome. Thank you

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank Steve!

[@nikkomapu_7145]

when i saw the logo of the channel
i though it was an AD lmao
great content!

[@ThisSquirrelsLife]

Woo...just listened to the outro...that is some serious guitar work...

[@AndyDacoulis]

Haha - thank you! You are one of the few that made it that far!

[@carlostucho]

I don't know how I ended up here but it is Beautiful, please do a full cover big hug from Argentina!

[@AndyDacoulis]

Haha - thanks very much!

[@pim000a]

you really are a great musician.

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you!

[@ThisSquirrelsLife]

Nice Work...

[@meredithb4422]

the solo at the end

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you! Nobody ever makes it that far in the video (:

[@RakNtaK]

Merci beaucoup prof!🙏

[@AndyDacoulis]

De rien!

[@killjoy6391]

one of my guilty pleasures lol.

[@emounstron8585]

Excellent performance in the end of the video...I just learned the song watching you, I can't play it so good as you, my hand don't have rhythm, I try to release it...but I can't find any exercise or technique to improve that 😭 ... anyway you rock!! Thank you!!

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks man!

[@archnjin]

Subscribed, very helpful video. pls post more funk tutorials

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you! OK will do that. I already have two on my channel. Will do more

[@rhythm-peko9408]

Me and a friend (he's a bass player) and we're gonna play this!

[@joshuanixon5463]

Ultra Cool Video Lesson!!!!

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks man

[@AndyDacoulis]

Hi all - check out my Rhythm Guitar Tutorial for In Your Eyes (the Weeknd & Doja Cat), as well if you like this style of guitar playing.

[@johnathencuellar5623]

Great video 👍

[@AndyDacoulis]

JohnathenCuellar thanks!

[@DefinitelyDean]

Amazing Video Sir!

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks man!

[@SecondMarsh]

I’ll be honest: I instantly noticed the Nile Rogers funk feel before even knowing who sang the song. Just found your channel and have subbed! Thanks!
Edit: Might be a stretch to ask, but could you possibly do a quick video on your solo section? It was so jazzy and had such a great feeling to it.

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you for the message and for the sub! And I'm glad that you stuck around for the solo at the end. I'll try to get to breaking it down.

[@RioZaki]

omg the tab is free thank you so much sir i can learn it well

[@AndyDacoulis]

No problem

[@razeo7068]

U just earned a new sub

[@AndyDacoulis]

Razeo Thanks!

[@DavidAndTheDummies]

If I didn't say it before.. I live for the little jam segment at the end😂. That 3 chord cascade.. 😩😩😩😩 Heaven receive me

[@AndyDacoulis]

Haha - thanks man. I just finished uploading the tabs for that section to my website today. You can grab them there. I'll be doing a breakdown video of that section next week. Thanks again

[@DavidAndTheDummies]

Ahhh! You da man! I'll definitely be checking that out

[@ScryptStudios1]

I clicked 'like' bec I could not find the 'love' button. On point, and well-presented.

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you!

[@timknobloch3866]

Similar to Good times by Chic back in the day, Nile Rodgers. The chords are different but a similar style. This song is number 6 on the billboard chart. Nice tutorial.

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks Tim

[@TheDenzel2012]

Nice! You even got the right guitar, the telecaster 😁

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks!

[@huguin7880]

Hi andy, I might have problems with the funky rythm, any recomendation, on the muting or which strings are you picking when your muting?

[@thatsthegig]

You’re just THE tastiest. Ever.❤️❤️

[@AndyDacoulis]

Haha - thanks man

[@GyanPrakash]

Jesus Christ I thought my iTunes started playing automatically.

[@blurxy7557]

This is relatable.

[@MrBxbreezy]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@wotlukeq7156]

Great tutorial man sounds just like the original
How did you get that tone?

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks a lot. I use the Line 6 Helix. Any clean amp will get the job done. Also, use a guitar with single coil pickups.

[@gollumator]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had the strumming pattern for each chords please ? Because I'm confused with the muting technique. Especially on A7sus4 (2:30mn). Thanks ! Great tutorial by the way :)

[@freeguy2815]

I thought that it says 112k subs...
All I wanna say is that u deserve way more than that :)

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks man - I appreciate that! I'm trying to get there. Slowly but surely

[@freeguy2815]

@@AndyDacoulis Yeh dude I agree! Your videos are amazing!!!

[@AndyDacoulis]

@@freeguy2815 Thanks man - happy to see that you enjoy them!

[@foklohan]

can you make a rhythm guitar tutorial - Surf Mesa - ily (i love you baby) feat. Emilee

[@abhishekkabadi8884]

If I ever make it to the top as an artist......u definitely Gon be my main man....while producing the tracks

[@AndyDacoulis]

Haha thanks man. Anytime!

[@user-fo1ep2ve5s]

Hey! Thank. You so much! This really helped me but one question, what’s the tone on the amp you use for this song?

[@AndyDacoulis]

Hi - I use the Line 6 Helix for my videos. Any clean amp with reverb will get you there. Thanks

[@melanovapedia7924]

Lyric:
Totsuzen no kisu ya atsui manazashi de
Koi no puroguramu wo kuruwasenaide ne...
---
Plastic love.

[@Jojos25]

You are a genius man

[@AndyDacoulis]

Haha - thanks man. I appreciate the compliment.

[@Jojos25]

@@AndyDacoulis Most of the CZcamsrs making music tutorials don't have a good enough ear to notice all the nuances but you nailed all the chords!

[@AndyDacoulis]

@@Jojos25 Thanks a lot. Glad that you enjoyed the tutorial!

[@subhasisdas7306]

Your guitar sounds is marvelous 😎😎

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thanks!

[@yogiblair22]

Hey, I’ve heard that song before! Back in the late 70s, or was it the early 80s?

[@artsworstenemy8956]

Wish you showed witch fingers went on each note

[@Bairov]

Click track is approximately 108bpm?

[@KellyShihIsReal]

Hi I think you are amazing :) What electric guitar would you recommend for beginners? If you've heard get to you again by mac ayres, can all electric guitars make that kind of sound or are some better than others? Thank you

[@AndyDacoulis]

Hi Kelly - thank you for the kind words. I recommend getting a guitar that is comfortable to play as a beginner guitar. The one that I am playing in this video is a good choice - Fender Telecaster. I just listened to the Mac Ayres song (it's a beautiful song), most guitars can produce that sound although a guitar with humbucker pickups would work best for that style. Good luck!

[@Xtremecarfan10188]

I know I am late but my beginner personal recommendation is an 80's Squier Strat from Japan or Korea if you can find one. Necks feel amazing and the guitar is very upgradable. Mine is an 1989 Made in Korea Squier Strat with Maple Neck.

[@place_desjardins]

Nice lesson. Are you using chorus and compression effects?

[@AndyDacoulis]

Yes, exactly. Chorus and compression.

[@94nolo]

Nile Rodgers is a genius

[@michaelklopfenstein6277]

Oh so it's the verses to "Come and Get Your Love" by Redbone

[@anthonyd7889]

Hi Andy, this is a great lesson. I have been looking for something like this to add to my rhythm playing. But I do have a question... I do a lot of my learning through the sheet music and tab and one thing that I noticed is that the scratch rhythm is not listed on the music. Are there particular beats that I should be hitting the scratch rhythm where if I know it for the first measure, I can just pattern it for the rest of the section? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@AndyDacoulis]

Hi Anthony - that's a good point and I never really thought of indicating the scratches. Maybe I'll go back and put them in.

[@julionicolinopavettiavila5342]

The metronome what time do you use compadre?

[@goldheart1049]

Hey I’m new to electric guitar and I don’t really know how to use my amp. How do I make it sound this cool?

[@AndyDacoulis]

Hi - use a clean setting on your amp. And use a guitar with single cool pickups. That will get you very close.

[@fdl3230]

hello sir may i ask? are funk chords based on the CAGED system? thanks

[@AndyDacoulis]

Hello - yes, you could say that. They use closed position chords.

[@gabee3993]

Great job playing Good Times by Doja Cat, er I mean le Chic, joking. We all know Dr Luke loves funk music and like Pharrell, they basically take existing progressions.

[@cristianbaldeon9295]

Me encanto , cual es la equalizacion del amp q usaste en este caso ???

[@AndyDacoulis]

Thank you - any clean Fender amp will work well for this part. I added some compression and a slight chorus effect.

[@juanjlopezj6698]

What effect and tones to get this funky sound?

[@AndyDacoulis]

Using a guitar with single-coil pickups really helps. For effects, I used: a bit of reverb, some compression and some chorus.

[@prapanchpv1123]

What effect should I use to get that mute sound?

[@AndyDacoulis]

I used chorus, delay, reverb, and compression. The mute sound might be from the way I played the part as opposed to the effects used.

[@Sawmine9]

here is the link for instrumental only version: czcams.com/video/8Q2RCzjMtjk/video.html

[@beefjerky4825]

Slap down them tabs for that ending solo!

[@helloom1ng]

where i can find the backing track ? thank you

[@AndyDacoulis]

Hi - I made it myself. I'll see if I still have it. Email me at [e-mail]

[@GeorgyPorgyPuddingPie]

The guitar sound on the song is very 80s funky, very Paul Jackson Jr.

[@AndyDacoulis]

Oh yeah, totally. You're right

[@xeonlux]

perf

[@its_chinouchiha7u7a18]

do i need some effect for this?

[@AndyDacoulis]

I used some compression, reverb and a light chorus.

[@benji_fslr402]

Better than the Originale Version

[@AndyDacoulis]

Haha thanks man