[Essential Update: The “True” Intro & Riff Mechanics]

After diving deeper into the track, slowing it down, and learning from the fantastic feedback within our community, I’ve found the exact mechanics Keith Richards uses for the intro and the main riff entry of “In The Stars.”

This short video covers the essential keys to help you capture the authentic Rolling Stones pocket and groove.

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👁️‍🗨️ The Two Major Keys to the Sound:

Keeping the Open Strings Ringing
The ultimate key is just keeping the open strings ringing while you shift the shapes parallelly. It automatically creates that beautiful Open G drone effect.

The 16th-Note Slide Pickup
The opening of the riff is a quick 16th-note slide pickup. Keith slides on the 5th string from the 2nd to the 4th fret, and then immediately hits the open G chord.

🎸 Corrected Chord Shapes (Open G Tuning: D-G-D-G-B-D)

D6: (7-7-7-0-0)
Em7: (9-9-0-0-0)
G: (12-12-0-0-0)

Pro-Tip: You don’t need to follow the TAB note-for-note. Just listen to the track, catch the vibe, and play it freely!

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Opening
0:28 – Chords
0:59 – Picking Style
1:45 – Riff Start
2:09 – Ending

🔽 Music & References
The Rolling Stones – In The Stars (Official Video): https://youtu.be/oT5LwwEHgnc?si=Lqpj-FTaObTnF55J
The Rolling Stones – In The Stars (Official Lyric Video): https://youtu.be/F-F_oHOvBsM
In The Stars (Official Audio): https://youtu.be/hflSrbKrVCs

🎸 Production Note
Performance & Transcription: ShowR
Voice: ShowR AI Clone
Guitars: PRS CE-22 (1994), Fender Japan Stratocaster (1980s), Squier Affinity Telecaster
Software: Logic Pro, Guitar Pro 8, DaVinci Resolve 20

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