Smooth (Santana ft. Rob Thomas) - fingerstyle guitar

This song was written by Itaal Shur and Rob Thomas. Man, it's a hot one ;-) Rob recorded a demo for Carlos and they realized to make that song together, even though Rob was under contract by another label. The summer hit of 1999 was very successful for Santana, even more than "Black Magic Woman", that was released decades earlier.
I try to play (with still some room for improvement) this fingerstyle guitar cover of the iconic song "Smooth" by Santana featuring Rob Thomas. This arrangement is perfect for intermediate guitar players who are looking to challenge themselves with a not-so-simple yet enjoyable piece.
If you're learning guitar or simply love handmade music, this video is for you! This cover showcases the current state of my learning journey, and I hope it inspires you to keep practicing and enjoying the beauty of fingerstyle guitar.
Timestamps
00:01 Intro
00:12 Vers
00:52 Pre-Chorus
01:18 Chorus
01:38 Interlude
01:48 Vers
02:28 Pre-Chorus
02:54 Chorus
03:14 Outro
03:25 Fine
Arrangement © by Thomas Jäck
What is a "Practice Trip"?
A Practice Trip is my unique way of sharing music that I’m currently working on. I use a GuitarPro playback in the background to help with timing and consistency. While the playback might sound a bit robotic, it serves as a great tool for keeping the performance steady and precise. This method also helps me document the music in my repertoire and showcase pieces I’m actively practicing.
These videos are recorded in one take, with no cuts and no editing-a raw, honest representation of my current playing. It’s all about progress, capturing the moment, and sharing the journey of improvement.
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