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The Mamas and the Papas - California Dreamin' - Guitar Cover

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The Mamas and the Papas - California Dreamin' guitar cover video
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About California Dreamin'

"California Dreamin'" is a song written by John and Michelle Phillips and released by The Mamas & The Papas as a single in December 1965. It became one of the defining tracks of the 1960s folk-rock era. For electric guitar players, it offers a great opportunity to explore clean melodic lines, subtle rhythm work, and the distinctive interplay between guitar and wind instruments that gives the song its signature sound.

  • The song was written by the husband-and-wife duo John and Michelle Phillips, making it a personal as well as artistic collaboration.
  • Originally released as a single in December 1965, it quickly became one of the most recognizable tracks of the folk-rock era.
  • The guitar part balances restrained rhythm playing with melodic phrases, making it a useful study in dynamics and tasteful electric guitar accompaniment.

How to Play California Dreamin'

Tuning: D Standard · Key: A minor · Tempo: 68 BPM

Tuned a whole step down to D standard, the lower string tension makes bends feel looser, so keep an eye on your intonation. At 68 bpm the slow tempo leaves every note exposed, so timing, vibrato, and dynamics matter more than raw speed.

Loop each section and focus on clean, even timing rather than speed, with the metronome at 68 BPM.

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