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Weird Guitar Lessons

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No. 25: Non-Western Guitar?

On February 28, 2021 by Prester John

Why do so many listeners think this song sounds Middle Eastern, Indian, or North African? Shawn Persinger is Prester John gives three possible explanations. Plus, the video includes a playthrough with scrolling notation and tab, and an acknowledgement to the wonderful Moroccan group Jil Jilala.

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