The Smiths-Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others-Guitar Lesson-Allison Bennett

Here's how to play "Some Girls are Bigger Than Others" by the Smiths. This is a challenging one....we've gotten tons of requests. Sections: Part 1@:39, Part 1 Sec. 1@1:02, Part 1 Sec. 2@1:43, Part 1 Sec. 3@3:12, Part 2@5:03, and Outro @7:43
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[@colonialwaster6978]

Probably the greatest melody ever written.

[@soofitnsexy]

lmao

[@ferolcat2009]

One of, not the greatest but it's from Marr so it's up there with the greatest..

[@petersison7804]

Agreed 100%

[@raulgonzalezart6006]

i agree 100 per cent.

[@linsayspence7070]

Probably ,but maybe bettered only by some other Smiths melodies🤩

[@ClayAsbury122]

I always feel like a caveman trying to crush a nut with a rock when it comes to playing Johnny Marr. Thanks for helping me feel a little less Neanderthal.

[@Mojokiss]

Neanderthals had bigger brains than Denisovan

[@dylan_1884]

I've been wanting to play this song since I was a TEENAGER, more than a decade ago, and now I actually know how thanks to you. A million kudos

[@johnmenna7391]

Such an infectious melody, you are a divine gift to us poor slobs hacking away at old Smiths tunes.

[@tasteinmusic3510]

Some riffs are better than others :) Thank you very much for this one! :-)

[@whoiskalinagu]

They ‘are are’ better lmaoooo

[@s66th]

I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

[@PolitischTourette]

OMG you are the Female Jonny Marr in my Books....so effortless......Great Talent indeed!!! It is one of my all time Favourite Smiths Songs!!!

[@allisonbennett2407]

Released this one a little early since it's a holiday week here in the U.S.....Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy.

[@gregs3173]

That was a short one, but a tough one. That outro gave me heartburn

[@michaelshannon9169]

This melody get me square in the feels every time.

[@natethebesttt]

You’re the best teacher on KZbin. You actually say where your fingers are in the shapes and don’t just do the “look at my hands.” I really appreciate your lessons and hope you are doing well these days. 🥂🎶

[@TurfShifter]

Great lesson. I suddenly fancied learning this and thanks to you I now can! I'm seeing Johnny Marr next April in Bristol; can't wait.

[@PK-ph9ms]

YES!! This is the one we've all been waiting for. Thank you Allison!!

[@SweetSoulBrother0]

the way you break down lessons makes it so much easier to learn, one of the best teachers on YT thank you

[@KNon]

Your videos have helped me learn a lot. I have only been playing for three months, but I've learned to play a lot of great songs from you. You are able to break down each section in a way that's very easy for me to understand. Thanks so much for making these.

[@victorvladmirugaldesanchez4924]

Thanks, probably the best teacher in youtube for The Smiths songs. God bless-

[@DolphCas]

Thank you Allison! I've been wanting to learn this song for a long time but you made it so easy! Love the way you instruct!

[@fabiokuriyama]

Finally! I watched a bunch of tutorials but you are the best on Smith’s tutorials. Thanks for share!

[@eo5468]

Thanks, Alison. I have been searching for the ultimate tutorial on this for ages. I think your version nails it perfectly. Well done!

[@MC-ii6nf]

Great video. But I'm sure that you are getting the Outro wrong. Instead of simply switching back and forth between the C# and B chords, it actually goes C# - Amaj - B. It switches from C# to A between the 4th and 5th beat. Check out the video of the live version and notice how Marr's left hand switches positions slightly before moving up the neck to B. That's where it happens! You can also clearly hear the transition when listening to Andy's bass line. It's just a minor thing, but I think it is the most important part of the outro, since it breaks with the rather gloomy chords progression of the verse and somehow gives it a more positive and "optimistic" feeling (that's how I like to think about it:) It's something most covers seem to get wrong. Hope this helps.

[@profd65]

Make your own fucking tutorial, superstar. It always amazes me that people who think they know exactly how to play a song will seek out videos on how to play that song and then leave critical comments underneath.

[@062988932]

@@profd65 it's not personal

[@jorgedelarco8851]

@@profd65 chill bro

[@blueskiedanclear-1]

@@profd65 simp lol

[@firdauszainudin7118]

that’s what the comment section is for, open discussion. Perfection is a progress, not a throne.

[@Theoneswholive723]

Johnny Marr would be proud

[@nz0mgw]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've always dreamed of playing this song, always though it was going to be way too hard for me, but lo and behold! Thanks to you, I can play it now. Dream come true. :) Please keep up the excellent tutorials!

[@jimmccrae8694]

Thanks Alison another excellent lesson. I am a big Smiths fan and always found this song one of Johnny Marr's most melodic guitar melodies. Much appreciated. Jim

[@stevengarside]

You are the absolute best Alison! Thanks for your generosity in giving your time and sharing the hard work you have put in figuring out these wonderful Smiths classics. I could never hope to approximate this gorgeous Marr effort without your help and marvellous instruction.

[@josemariaramirez6017]

Really love your tutorials Allison. Specially The Smiths ones. You are a great TEACHER. I've learned to play The Smiths songs thanks to you. Great Job.

[@Revyrun]

Amazing tutorial, much easier to learn from you than other Guitarpro sheets

[@juniorgomez5200]

Un saludo desde Uruguay Allison!! y muchas gracias por los tutoriales de los Smiths , eres una genia!!! gracias por compartir esta pasion !!!

[@johnmcmonagle464]

Thanks for another brilliant Smith's lesson. Your lessons are so good, really well paced and really well explained. Thanks again for taking the time to record and share.

[@tedtheturbot]

Your really good at explaining this, made it really easy to follow, thanks so much.

[@lapieuvre67]

Thanks a lot for your guitare lessons . Cheers from France.

[@leebowles8083]

Yet again, clear and concise steps. Thanks for your help!

[@jrussell4711]

For the second section in the first part don't forget to do a pulloff from the B on 2nd string at the end of the power chord to an open A as you transition to the slide section and let that A drone underneath. Listen closely and you'll hear it on the recording. It's an integral part of the song--subtle, but it's there. Marr likes to slip ringing low end drone notes into songs to counter the intricate work he's doing up on the higher strings. A classic example is the use of the F# sharp drop with the D chord position (with capon oddly on the third fret) on Stop Me. As for Some Girls Are Bigger if you really want to go retro and pay a bit more homage to the 80s you can echo the second chord in Tea in the Sahara (by some other British group with an American drummer in it) by adding the middle the second chord in Part 1, section 2 (add the 2nd fret on the G string). Wee bit of trivia there.....

[@hatesitrick]

wat are u on about 😂😂😂 fml

[@sunilsadanand9303]

He's right. She is missing that pull off. I don't know about the other stuff he is talking about though lol

[@pesf69]

Once more you´ve made it!!! Wonderful lesson!!! Greetings from Brazil!!!!

[@snrose33]

Allison, thank you for this. I tabbed it out from your tutorial and can play it through. Keep up the good work.

[@saul666able]

I really appreciate this, thanks Allison for all your lessons!!

[@jeffmsmith9650]

Thank you so much! I have always loved the guitar part in this song but never thought I could play it. The fact that I am getting close now is awesome.

[@matthewcollett4181]

Always a great lesson 🔥

[@benjpope6949]

Allison!!!! You are awesome! I've been waiting for a lesson on this for ages!!!

[@nataliecarlin9088]

I could listen to the outro forever and hever haymen

[@chudd7329]

At last! I was nearly there with this one so this should see me over the line. Fab Alison.

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

Had the tab for this for 15 years never got round to learning it...nice lesson Alison

[@williamkerr1059]

Takes me back to high school

[@aliceflores5025]

I've seen you play with This Charming Band 💞!! You're AMAZING!!

[@coz109]

Great video! Your Smiths tutorials are certainly the best I’ve seen.

[@nate-orito7990]

Many of the smiths tunes I know are from videos by Allison. Just wanted to say thank you for putting out such great tutorials!😁

[@scotpurdy8132]

YES! Yet another fantastic song breakdown! Thanks, so much yet again, Allison! I hope that you and yours have a fantastic Thanksgiving!

[@spread7]

Thanks so much for this lesson, I've wanted to learn this properly for so long.

[@geordiedog1749]

One of the best songs written by anyone ever. Just sayin’

[@stevewhiteley9249]

Your hands are beautiful to watch, so relaxed, economy of movement - there's a lot to be learned just from that. Makes playing look way easier than it turns out to be :-) i always enjoy your videos, thank you!

[@doublepar1516]

Finally!!! Allison, you are the best!! Thank you so much!!

[@ignacyduszynski2416]

Allison, so much respect for what you've been doing🔝

[@Szk1312]

Amazing tutorial but can I just say how absolutely beautiful that guitar is oowee

[@kendo5862]

Many thanks! The only decent tutorial for this out in KZbin. Love the melody on the one but is deceptively tricky in places.

[@falica77]

The song is composed of B, A, F#m, G#m, C#m and E. You've done a really good job at selecting which notes Marr is playing. I'm gonna give it a shot. It's a great song and Marr is a genius. When the Smiths came out his style was unlike anyone else's on the scene at that time. All these years later I still think he's brilliant. He was only 18 when the Smiths starting recording.

[@UnchainedMelody86]

OH MY GOSH!!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! ALLISON!!! I know I must have given you about a dozen of those requests lol

[@jacobreynolds6181]

Excellent - tonally spot on too. Thank you!

[@ArthurHenriques_]

Amazing job!! This song is just incredible

[@luketaylor7021]

Why have people disliked this? It’s brilliant?

[@alessiopirolo2946]

Very clear way to explain another masterpiece of Mr.Marr 😊😊

[@Locoporcromo1]

Great lesson!! THXS 4 sharing!

[@meadish]

Great stuff! Sounds much more accurate than my version - back to the woodshed for me. Thank you for sharing!

[@jessgodoy5355]

Thank you for this Allison. You have great taste in music...

[@rolandmarckwort]

Fave Marr tune as well - its amazing how intricate his writing was!!

[@readingforklaire3252]

Love your channel greetings from mexico!!

[@bukowski20]

In my opinion, the two most important events in human history are the discovery of fire, and Johnny Marr's guitar work on this song. Not necessarily in that order. And Allison Bennett is certainly near the top, as well.

[@jackvalentino2125]

Alison, greetings from Australia. Been a long time subscriber, and wanted to say how great your tutorials are! So helpful. I would request Well I Wonder as that is such a fan favourite but not a lot of people on KZbin have done lessons on them. Great videos!

[@christianhahn1299]

Thank you again from a Smiths lover in Vermont! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@TUBOIMAGEM]

Em 1986, comprei esse disco. Mostrei para um cara. Ele, que só ouvia metal, disse: "É uma porcaria, o guitarrista é fraco!" Um ano depois, ele estava tocando numa banda e veio me pedir para tirar o esse riff. Então eu disse: Você não disse que as guitarras eram fracas? E aí mesmo tirando pra ele, sofreu pra fazer ao vivo. Guitarristas com Marr e Edge, não precisam de muitas notas para escrever o nome na história eternamente.

[@Aethelwulf_Freawine]

One of my Smith's fave! Morrissey is the Sinatra of Alt. rock, a great crooner. Looking forward to this tutorial. Thanks!

[@louisreed4992]

Your lessons are the best, thank you. I've been able to play part 1 for a while but couldn't work out part 2.

[@RandomPerson-qg1mk]

Thank you so very much! Finally I can learn my favorite guitar line.

[@tonydodds3440]

Excellent Allison!! Thank you, you are amazing at this

[@stevewilliams8556]

Thank you Alison - excellent guidance

[@victororopeza8830]

Great lesson, it's my favorite melody by the Smiths

[@ToniFustel]

Thank you!! Waiting for Heaven knows

[@sinnerorsavior]

Superb lesson. 😊

[@Gonzax]

That was absolutely phenomenal!

[@alphaomega5292]

The Gods have heard us!! Thank you Ally

[@DiegoCaponera]

Thank you so much Allison, I could get now some nuances I couldn't figure out myself before : )) Note for learners - it helps a lot to know the chord progression behind! C#m B A F#m G#m (verse) C#m A B / A F#m G#m (chorus) C#m A B (E) / (send me your pillow) For instance, you can render it on the acoustic w/ capo 4 and Am G F Dm Em etc. ^_____^

[@andband769]

i would never be able to learn if my teacher is this gorgeous 🤡🧏🏼‍♂️

[@brandonlopez8884]

Of course like every one else has said already. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are the best!

[@ACMusic]

Brilliant lesson! I love that Strat!

[@marianoarribasdelgado4303]

Many thank for this wonderful music from a wonder person, that share its talent as a guitarist with many unkwon people, thank you very much from Madrid (Spain)

[@markvandam5576]

Still learning to play their songs in 2023. RIP Andy Rourke.

[@djpanther9621]

wow - sounds so beautiful....all hail Johnny Marr!

[@thelovelypartinggifts]

Love this song, your videos, long live the Smiths!

[@briannamoran4967]

Awesome cover!!! Can you do a cover of “well I wonder” or “This night has opened my eyes” next? I love watching your videos💕

[@thehomem755]

I'm a begginer, and I found this incredibly easy and intuitive. Thank you so much! By the way, you're gorgeous!

[@marie-christineroy5553]

wow thanks, I can play this for hours!

[@threedoutdoors7930]

Marr is a wizard..great job breaking it down.

[@juancamiloayacastano9232]

Thanks. Good lesson!

[@PeterMurphy-rf8hw]

Brilliant, thank you

[@RealReado]

Amazing Alison - thanks 🙏🏻

[@fiadamae.]

Thanks a lot Bennett! You are awesome!

[@edsoneagle6726]

Hi Allison, thx for the videos. I’m a The Smiths fan and I’ve been learnd a lot with yours tutorials. Very didatic and helpful even for a beginer like me. Have you done a tutorial for Heaven knows l’m miserable now? I’ve searched in your page and did not find. Thx and cheers!

[@scottburnham8583]

Ahhhh...Alison, you star! ..thank you! :)

[@dequiarro4417]

Wonderful lesson, thank you!

[@lisarobyn5120]

Do you think you'd ever do a video on your guitars and gear? Your tutorials/covers are always fantastic, by the way. Only guitarist I've ever heard who can imitate Johnny Marr so flawlessly xX :)

[@5olas]

Allison, I just recently found your channel. You are an exceptional guitarist. I appreciate that you allow your playing to speak rather than use overt sexuality to get views. Most female guitarists do the contrary. This speaks volumes about your character and allows your musicianship to shine.

[@allisonbennett2407]

thanks

[@valeriev.3212]

Very very good!!! 👌

[@rods5555]

Thanks a million Allison.

[@tkalbfeld1]

Best Video all Year!! Many thanks to you!!