1. Tequila Example of a simple fun instrumental song.

2. Start with the chords This is using the C form of the CAGED system!! While there are a number of ways to play the F and Eb chords this is the voicing that is used on the record. One note is that the 4 th finger can alternate between the 5 th string and the 6 th string at the same fret. Start with the following: 4/4 ||: F | Eb : || until it is perfect, Then do 2 beats each: 4/4 ||: F Eb | F Eb : || until it is perfect before moving on to the exact rhythm!!

3. Critical that you get this down. The rests are just as important as the chords. That is what gives it the feel. Try by singing the rhythm first. Do this before even playing it!. You must be able to sing it to play it correctly. I can’t stress how important that is. Also buy the CD – there are lots of good compilations with this on it.

4. A little larger for you to see it.

5. 12 1 1 1 3 3rd Fret 4 Ab dim7 3 G7 2 C7 is at the 8 th fret. Use same form. This is the CAGED ‘E7’ form! The other chords in Tequila.

6. Melody This is easier than you might think. For the first 8 bars it is totally in the 8 th position. Only frets 8 and 10. I use a ½ barre on the 8 th fret across the first 4 strings. This makes it easier. You are actually just outlining the F to Eb chords in this. There aren’t any notes that are not in the chord!! Again chords rule!!

7. Count 1 2 3 4 & 1 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 3 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 4 & 1 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 3 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

8. Next part of melody Do this in 9 th position. First finger at the 9 th fret. Count 1 2 3 & 4 & (1 2 3 4) (& 1) 2 3 & 4 & (1 2 3 4 ) (&

9. 1) 2 3 & 4 & ( 1 2 3 4 ) & (& 1) 2 3 4 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 2 3 4 & You should now have all of the melody. At the G7 move to the 8 th position again.

10. Last part is the solo Lots of ways to approach this but start with the notes in the main melody and you will find that it is the same notes as a Bb major scale. But if you play that it won’t sound that great. Instead use the notes in each of the chords and add in the notes in Bb as passing notes etc. You can also use the F blues scale. In fact, going back and forth between these approaches will produce some excellent results. But sing what you play. Since this is old time rock and roll, be sure to repeat notes and use double stops (2 notes at a time). That will give it the correct flavor.