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Hey, what’s up, you guys! Marty here with a full guitar lesson on “Tonight, Tonight” by Smashing Pumpkins—one of the most epic anthems from the ’90s! This song has some unique strumming patterns, chord voicings, and melodic picking parts that I’ll break down step-by-step.
In This Lesson, You’ll Learn:
⦿ The main chord progression & strumming pattern
⦿ How to play the iconic intro riff & variations
⦿ Essential sus2 & sus4 chord voicings for a fuller sound
⦿ How to lock in with the groove & make it sound tight
⦿ Pro tips for playing the rhythm like the original recording
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0:00 – The Smashing Pumpkins Tonight, Tonight
0:44 – DistroKid Commercial
2:46 – Welcome / Intro
3:15 – Main Chord Progression Breakdown
4:50 – Strumming Pattern & Alternate Picking
6:30 – Adding Melodic Notes to Chords
8:45 – Pre-Chorus Chords & Transition
10:10 – Chorus Progression & Walkdown
11:30 – Bridge & Final Playthrough
12:50 – Final Tips & Free Guitar Guide!