Can’t You See | The Marshall Tucker Band

Written and originally sung by the legendary Toy Caldwell, this Southern Rock anthem is a masterclass in how to do a lot with a little.

• The Golden Progression
  • We’ll break down the iconic, repeating chord progression (D – C – G – D). It’s perfect for beginners, but there are also some specific strumming dynamics and a rhythmic bounce that give the song its driving, train-like feel.
• The Signature Intro
  • We will take that famous, haunting flute melody from the original recording and translate it into a killer lead guitar part that you can play right out of the gate.
• Toy Caldwell’s Lead Style
  • Toy famously played his lightning-fast, soulful leads using only his thumb! While you don’t have to ditch your pick, we are going to break down his Major Pentatonic scale phrasing, hybrid picking ideas, and how to build an emotional, storytelling guitar solo.
• Acoustic vs. Electric
  • We’ll see how to approach the song as a solo acoustic player, as well as playing electric lead with a band.