Product Description
Fingerstyle Guitar Arrangement of Perfect Day by Lou Reed
Introducing our exclusive fingerstyle guitar arrangement of Perfect Day, a timeless classic written by the legendary Lou Reed. This song, originally featured on Reeds second post-Velvet Underground solo album, Transformer, in 1972, has touched hearts worldwide and continues to do so. This arrangement takes the melody and adds an accompaniment to make a solo guitar piece that lasts just over 4 minutes.
Features:
- Detailed fingerstyle guitar arrangement of Perfect Day for those Intermediate players looking for more of a challenge.
- Ideal for guitar players interested in popular songs
- Perfect for educators looking for new material for their students
- Includes 12 chords, making it suitable for grade three level ABRSM if only the chords are strummned.
- Offers reasonable stretches and barre chords for practice
Song History and Achievements:
Perfect Day is more than just a song; its a piece of music history. Since its release, it has been covered by numerous artists and featured in various media. Its fame was given a boost in the 1990s when it was featured in the movie Trainspotting and after a star-studded version was released as a BBC charity single in 1997, reaching number one in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Norway.
About the Songwriter:
Lou Reed, the songwriter behind Perfect Day, was an American musician whose influence on the rock genre is undeniable. His distinctive voice, poetic lyrics, and experimental guitar playing were trademarks throughout his long career.
Recommendations of Use:
This arrangement is perfect for:
- Guitar players looking to expand their repertoire with a classic song
- Educators seeking new and engaging material for their students
- Performers looking for background music at functions or weddings
Performance and Practicing Advice:
While Perfect Day is a beautiful song, this arrangement also offers a unique challenge for guitarists. The arrangement requires precision and control, making it a great piece for intermediate players to hone their skills. Pay attention to dynamic markings and follow crescendo and diminuendo markings. Ensure you play the melody so that it comes over the accompaniment parts on the guitar. The other voicings on the guitar part should not drown out the melody, try to ensure these parts are played softer.
Level of Difficulty:
This arrangement is suitable for intermediate level players. It offers a balance of melodic lines and harmonic complexity that will keep players engaged and challenged. It is around grade 6 ABRSM level. The guitar chords as directed in the chord diagrams simply strummed require around grade 3 level of skill.
Conclusion:
Experience the joy of playing a classic song with our fingerstyle guitar arrangement of Perfect Day. Whether youre a guitar player looking for a new challenge or an educator in search of fresh material, this arrangement offers something for everyone. Embrace the perfect day of playing this timeless piece.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.