Knock on Wood by Eddie Floyd

Feel the Soul Groove: Master 'Knock on Wood' One Strum at a Time!

Marty FriedmanTommy EmmanuelSteve VaiEric GalesEric Johnson

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Knock on Wood by Eddie Floyd

About this course

Experience the soulful groove of Eddie Floyd's classic hit "Knock on Wood" with TrueFire's in-depth guitar lesson, produced in partnership with JamPlay. This online course serves as a detailed breakdown of this timeless soul anthem, making it an invaluable resource for guitar players of all skill levels looking to delve into this musical era.

Our seasoned instructor guides you through the infectious rhythm patterns, iconic riffs, and soulful chord progressions that characterize this renowned track. High-definition video lessons, coupled with comprehensive explanations and tips, are designed to ensure that you grasp every nuance of the song.

The "Knock on Wood" lesson package includes:
  • Detailed video tutorials dissecting each part of the song with high-quality visuals.
  • Interactive, multi-angle views focusing on both left-hand fretting and right-hand strumming techniques.
  • Downloadable backing tracks at various tempos for tailored practice.
  • Insightful lessons covering the song's music theory and songwriting components.
  • Bonus content including gear and tone tips to help you recreate the classic Eddie Floyd sound.
Whether you're a soul music enthusiast aiming to master your favorite tunes or a guitarist seeking to explore the rhythms of the soul era, TrueFire's "Knock on Wood" guitar lesson delivers an engaging and informative learning journey. Pick up your guitar and let's groove to the soulful beats of Eddie Floyd!

What you'll learn

  • Play 'Knock on Wood' using simplified strumming patterns
  • Learn to create variations within chord shapes using hammer-ons and pull-offs
  • Observe a complete performance of 'Knock on Wood'
  • Understand the overall feel and groove of the classic soul arrangement
  • Develop groove-based rhythm guitar skills
Release date: 12/08/2022 • 0h 57m runtime
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Sample lessons
Full Song Performance
Full Song Performance

What's included

8 lessons • 4 charts • 1 Jam Tracks

Knock on Wood | Overview
Released as a single in the summer of 1966, "Knock on Wood" was written by singer Eddie Floyd and guitarist Steve Cropper. The song was also the opening track on Eddie Floyd's debut album of the same name, which was released in January of 1967. It reached #1 on the US R&B singles chart and peaked at #28 on the US Billboard top 100 charts.
Full Song Performance
Let's follow along as John plays though this catchy tune from Eddie Floyd!
Easy Guitar |Lesson
Let's kick things off with an easy version that everyone can play along with!
Easy Guitar | Practice Session
Now let's practice the easy version we learned in the previous lesson.
Easy Guitar | Playalong
Ok, now let's play what we've learned along with the band!
Electric Guitar | Lesson
Now we'll switch gears and cover the electric guitar parts of the song!
Electric Guitar | Practice Session
In this lesson, we'll practice the electric guitar section that we learned in the previous lesson.

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brosblues

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08/27/23

Another excellent lesson by John Auker

I had purchased John's lesson on "That's All Right, Mama" and really dug it; so, I tried "Knock on Wood" and have been similarly satisfied. The lesson proved through, accessible and worthwhile for me.

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