Song Lesson: Caught Up In You

Learn How to Play "Caught Up In You" by .38 Special on Guitar with Tab, Video Lessons, and More!

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Song Lesson: Caught Up In You

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 Caught Up In You Song Lesson, as performed by .38 Special, is presented by Prashant Aswani, one of TrueFire’s top educators.

This Song Lesson Series Includes:
3 Guitar Parts (including 1 Fills and Solos Part)
1 Easy Guitar Strum-Along Part

The Backing Track Includes:
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Vocals
Click Track

What you'll learn

  • Create interesting rhythms by playing off the downbeat
  • Apply fills and solo techniques to a complete song
  • Learn to navigate song structure while soloing
  • Develop timing and phrasing in a musical context
  • Build confidence playing lead guitar parts
Release date: 12/28/2023 • 2h 11m runtime
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Sample lessons
Full Song Performance
Full Song Performance
Reference Video of All Guitar Parts

What's included

14 lessons • 8 charts • 4 Jam Tracks

Caught Up In You by .38 Special
Hey everyone! this is Prashant Aswani, and today we're going to take a deep dive into "Caught Up In You" by 38 Special.

"Caught Up In You" is a track from 38 Special's 1982 album, "Special Forces". As we begin playing the song, we will explore the guitar parts in the lower register and the second guitar in the upper register, focusing on their interplay and how they complement each other. Additionally, we will examine bar chords and innovative rhythm ideas. Specifically, we'll look at playing different sixteenth notes with pickup notes, which are crucial for adding interest to a tune and shifting it away from the standard downbeat.

Now, let's pick up our guitars and dive into "Caught Up In You".
Full Song Performance
In this performance-focused lesson, we dive into "Caught Up In You" by .38 Special, covering every essential element needed for a full live rendition of the song. We begin by examining the upper and lower register guitar parts, focusing on their rhythm, chord progressions, and unique techniques like anticipated accents and down-picking. The lesson emphasizes the interplay between these parts, ensuring a dynamic and authentic performance.

The course then moves on to the guitar fills and leads, essential for a well-rounded musical interpretation. We explore the impactful "question and answer" format of the guitar solo, dissecting its structure and emotional nuances through bends, trills, and pinch harmonics. Additionally, the lesson includes the trailer solo with its thematic elements, and provides guidance on improvisation, allowing for personal expression within the framework of the original composition. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only master "Caught Up In You" note-for-note but also gain valuable insights into the art of guitar performance in classic rock.
Easy Guitar | Lesson
In this performance-focused lesson, we dive into "Caught Up In You" by .38 Special, covering every essential element needed for a full live rendition of the song. We begin by examining the upper and lower register guitar parts, focusing on their rhythm, chord progressions, and unique techniques like anticipated accents and down-picking. The lesson emphasizes the interplay between these parts, ensuring a dynamic and authentic performance.

The course then moves on to the guitar fills and leads, essential for a well-rounded musical interpretation. We explore the impactful "question and answer" format of the guitar solo, dissecting its structure and emotional nuances through bends, trills, and pinch harmonics. Additionally, the lesson includes the trailer solo with its thematic elements, and provides guidance on improvisation, allowing for personal expression within the framework of the original composition. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only master "Caught Up In You" note-for-note but also gain valuable insights into the art of guitar performance in classic rock.
Easy Guitar | Practice Session
In this performance-focused lesson, we dive into "Caught Up In You" by .38 Special, covering every essential element needed for a full live rendition of the song. We begin by examining the upper and lower register guitar parts, focusing on their rhythm, chord progressions, and unique techniques like anticipated accents and down-picking. The lesson emphasizes the interplay between these parts, ensuring a dynamic and authentic performance.

The course then moves on to the guitar fills and leads, essential for a well-rounded musical interpretation. We explore the impactful "question and answer" format of the guitar solo, dissecting its structure and emotional nuances through bends, trills, and pinch harmonics. Additionally, the lesson includes the trailer solo with its thematic elements, and provides guidance on improvisation, allowing for personal expression within the framework of the original composition. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only master "Caught Up In You" note-for-note but also gain valuable insights into the art of guitar performance in classic rock.
Easy Guitar | Playalong
In this lesson series, you will learn an easy version of "Caught Up In You" by .38 Special. Starting with the verse, we explore playing 16th notes and anticipation techniques. The lesson covers the song's structure, including verses, pre-choruses, and choruses, emphasizing rhythm patterns and chord progressions. You'll understand the importance of anticipation in creating rhythm, and how to play root notes for more complex sections. We conclude with practicing the song's full arrangement, integrating all the learned elements. Join us as we master this classic tune.
Guitar 1 | Lesson
In this lesson series, we explore the upper register guitar parts of "Caught Up In You". We start with the intro, focusing on right-hand finesse and muting techniques. The verse section introduces faster chord changes, maintaining consistent muting patterns and accents. We then cover the chorus, emphasizing dynamic play with a touch of gain. The interlude and bridge highlight clean chords and top note clarity. The solo revisits the chorus structure, leading to a unique outro with a shortened chromatic transition. This comprehensive guide culminates in a practice session with the band.
Guitar 1 | Practice Session
In this lesson series, we explore the upper register guitar parts of "Caught Up In You". We start with the intro, focusing on right-hand finesse and muting techniques. The verse section introduces faster chord changes, maintaining consistent muting patterns and accents. We then cover the chorus, emphasizing dynamic play with a touch of gain. The interlude and bridge highlight clean chords and top note clarity. The solo revisits the chorus structure, leading to a unique outro with a shortened chromatic transition. This comprehensive guide culminates in a practice session with the band.

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Jamisonh

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09/14/24

Excellent Lesson!

I recommend this lesson for anyone who loves 38 Special or Southern Rock. Need more!!

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