Sledgwick
Verified buyer
03/16/25
Perfect approach
Love the way he breaks down the song and gets you in the groove.
Song Lesson: Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
Learn How to Play “Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding on Guitar with Tab, Video Lessons, and More!
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About this course
Taught by our top educators, TrueFire’s Song Lesson System is a hands-on contextual music-making experience designed to accelerate the learning process and simulate a full-band setting. Whatever level of player you happen to be, from beginner to advanced, there’s a rhythm or lead guitar part you can learn to play that sounds great in a full band context.
This Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay Song Lesson, as performed by Otis Redding, is presented by DJ Phillips, one of TrueFire’s top educators.
This Song Lesson Series Includes:
1 Acoustic Guitar Part
1 Electric Guitar Part
1 Easy Guitar Strum-Along Part
The Backing Track Includes:
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Horns
Piano
Vocals
Click Track
This Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay Song Lesson, as performed by Otis Redding, is presented by DJ Phillips, one of TrueFire’s top educators.
This Song Lesson Series Includes:
1 Acoustic Guitar Part
1 Electric Guitar Part
1 Easy Guitar Strum-Along Part
The Backing Track Includes:
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Horns
Piano
Vocals
Click Track
What you'll learn
- Play the acoustic rhythm guitar part using moveable barre chord shapes
- Execute smooth chord transitions throughout a full arrangement
- Apply hybrid picking technique to navigate sixths and dyads
- Maintain consistent rhythm and groove over an entire song
- Understand how two guitar parts work together in a classic soul arrangement
Release date: 01/12/2023 • 1h 04m runtime
Sample lessons
Full Song Performance
Reference Video of All Guitar Parts
What's included
11 lessons • 7 charts • 4 Jam Tracks
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding
Hi! I’m DJ Phillips and I’m here to teach you the song Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding . In this lesson we'll be looking at how to replicate the artists playing on this tune by tackling it in bite size pieces then bringing it all back together at the end. I'll also show you an easy guitar part so that you can strum along to the whole song if you're just getting started. Ready to learn ISittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding? Well grab your guitar and let’s get started!
Full Song Performance
We’ll be starting things off with a full performance of Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding where you will be able to see and hear the multiple different guitar styles you will be learning in the tune. Keep a close eye on the text on the screen as it will indicate the guitar track currently being played.
Easy Guitar | Lesson
In this video we'll be breaking Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding down into simple guitar chords and patterns that you can play, even if you're a beginner. Everything I'm going to show you here will work well with the accurate guitar parts so that you can play along with the full band. The first will be the easiest version then we'll jump into a second rendition that will add a few more pieces and bring you one step closer to the authentic guitar part. Once you feel comfortable with this easier version, I encourage you to try to tackle some of the more sophisticated techniques in the accurate guitar parts as this is a great way to improve your skills.
Easy Guitar | Practice Session
In this video we will be practicing the easy guitar for Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding. Remember to take advantage of tab-sync to ensure you're hitting the proper notes and, if you find the tune is a bit too fast for you, utilize the speed feature to slow things down, get your timing right, and then work your way up to the proper tempo.
Easy Guitar | Playalong
In this video we will perform the tune Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding in its entirety. Join the band and show off your chops using the techniques you've learned along the way.
Acoustic Guitar | Lesson
In this video we will be practicing the acoustic guitar part for Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding. Remember to take advantage of tab-sync to ensure you're hitting the proper notes and, if you find the tune is a bit too fast for you, utilize the speed feature to slow things down, get your timing right, and then work your way up to the proper tempo.
Acoustic Guitar | Practice Session
In this video we will be practicing the acoustic guitar part for Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding. Remember to take advantage of tab-sync to ensure you're hitting the proper notes and, if you find the tune is a bit too fast for you, utilize the speed feature to slow things down, get your timing right, and then work your way up to the proper tempo.
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Reviews
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Dave58
Verified buyer
02/18/23
Great!
There are a number of teachers who focus on developing chosen songs. With these lessons you can only grow in developing your guitar playing. The song is taught at every level. A lot of attention is also paid to obtaining the right guitar sound and tone. You'll be amazed at how many parts this song consists of. With a classic like this song and Steve Cropper's guitar style it can't go wrong anymore.
sindibad
Verified buyer
02/01/23
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
I'm glad I got this song I've been listening to for a long time. I will find time to work on it.
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