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09/18/24
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Song Lesson: Psycho Killer by Talking Heads (JamPlay)
Rhythm Revolution: Master 'Psycho Killer' One Beat at a Time!
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Callum Bair
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About this course
Step into the innovative world of Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" with TrueFire's interactive online guitar lesson, co-produced with JamPlay. This comprehensive course breaks down this post-punk classic, serving as a vital learning platform for guitarists of all levels who wish to tap into the unique rhythmic complexity of Talking Heads' music.
Our seasoned instructor navigates you through the distinctive basslines, intricate rhythm patterns, and the minimalist guitar lines that define this avant-garde masterpiece. Leveraging high-definition video lessons, clear explanations, and insightful tips, you'll acquire the tools necessary to master this genre-defining track.
The "Psycho Killer" lesson package includes:
Our seasoned instructor navigates you through the distinctive basslines, intricate rhythm patterns, and the minimalist guitar lines that define this avant-garde masterpiece. Leveraging high-definition video lessons, clear explanations, and insightful tips, you'll acquire the tools necessary to master this genre-defining track.
The "Psycho Killer" lesson package includes:
- Detailed video tutorials dissecting each part of the song with high-resolution visuals.
- Interactive, multi-angle views focusing on both left-hand fretting and right-hand strumming techniques.
- Downloadable backing tracks at various tempos to match your practice rhythm.
- Thorough lessons on the song's music theory and iconic post-punk songwriting elements.
- Bonus content, including gear and tone tips to help you recreate the authentic Talking Heads sound.
What you'll learn
- Apply singer-songwriter and folk guitar techniques to rock contexts
- Create loose, free-flowing guitar parts that complement vocals
- Understand the guitar arrangement of Psycho Killer by Talking Heads
- Understand how to build textural/atmospheric guitar sections
- Learn the complete song structure from beginning to end
Release date: 10/13/2022 • 1h 41m runtime
Sample lessons
Full Song Performance
What's included
14 lessons • 8 charts • 1 Jam Tracks
Psycho Killer | Overview
"Psycho Killer" was released in the winter of 1977 as the fourth track on side two of their debut album, "Talking Heads: 77". Widely considered to be their "signature debut hit", the song was the only release from the album to appear on the Billboard Top 100 - barely squeaking onto the list at #92. While it was widely assumed that the subject matter revolved around the "Son of Sam" killings of the late 70s, the band has insisted that there is no connection and that the timing of the release is simply an eerie coincidence.
Full Song Performance
"Psycho Killer" was released in the winter of 1977 as the fourth track on side two of their debut album, "Talking Heads: 77". Widely considered to be their "signature debut hit", the song was the only release from the album to appear on the Billboard Top 100 - barely squeaking onto the list at #92. While it was widely assumed that the subject matter revolved around the "Son of Sam" killings of the late 70s, the band has insisted that there is no connection and that the timing of the release is simply an eerie coincidence.
Easy Strum | Lesson
Let's take a look at the Easy Guitar part. This part will not be much different from the normal guitar part. To start out, I am going to show you some of the harmonics and color tones to start.
Easy Strum | Practice Session
Let's take a look at the Easy Guitar part. This part will not be much different from the normal guitar part. To start out, I am going to show you some of the harmonics and color tones to start.
Easy Strum | Playalong
Let's take a look at the Easy Guitar part. This part will not be much different from the normal guitar part. To start out, I am going to show you some of the harmonics and color tones to start.
Electric Guitar 1 | Lesson
This guitar part is going to be the part that encompasses the right side of the mix. This is the part that is panned right if you are listening to the track on headphones or through stereo speakers. While you may not associate this song with folk music, we are going to be taking a folksy approach to this part. We're going to approach this like we would an acoustic guitar part that is jingly and jangly.
Electric Guitar 1 | Practice Session
This guitar part is going to be the part that encompasses the right side of the mix. This is the part that is panned right if you are listening to the track on headphones or through stereo speakers. While you may not associate this song with folk music, we are going to be taking a folksy approach to this part. We're going to approach this like we would an acoustic guitar part that is jingly and jangly.
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