Superstition Guitar Lesson (SRV Soloing)

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Who wrote Superstition?

The song "Superstition" was written and performed by the legendary American musician Stevie Wonder. It was released in 1972 as a single from his fifteenth studio album, Talking Book.

"Superstition" is one of Stevie Wonder's most iconic and enduring hits, known for its catchy and funky groove.

The song features Stevie Wonder's distinctive groove and powerful vocals. And it's often cited as one of the greatest funk songs of all time.

The song's infectious rhythm and memorable melody have made it a classic and a staple of Wonder's live performances.

"Superstition" achieved commercial success, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

It has since become one of Stevie Wonder's signature songs and is widely regarded as a masterpiece in the world of funk and soul music. The song's popularity has endured over the years, and it continues to be celebrated and covered by artists from various genres.



What tuning is Superstition?
When I’m on stage and playing song after song at a gig. I often don’t have time to tune my whole guitar down one-half step like Stevie Ray Vaughan did in his version of this song.

So what I do instead is just drop the low E string down to Eb, and modify the riff just slightly.

This is a quick hack that can get a really full sound with a band, without the hassle of having to retune the entire guitar and throwing the equilibrium of the guitar’s tension all out of balance.

To keep the entire guitar in standard tuning while dropping only the low E string down to Eb, do this…

Tune the Low E String to Eb:

Begin by tuning your low E string (the thickest string) down one-half step to Eb. You can use a tuner to ensure it's accurately tuned to Eb.

Tune the Rest of the Guitar to Standard Tuning:

Leave the other five strings (A, D, G, B, and high E) in standard tuning (EADGBE). Do not change their pitches.

So the strings listed from low to high (in pitch) with this secret tuning would be:

6th string = Eb

5th string = A

4th string = D

3rd string = G

2nd string = B

1st string = E

How do you play the Superstition riff on guitar?

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