"I Saw Her Standing There"
In “I Saw Her Standing There,” Guitar 1, played by George Harrison, closely doubles the bass line, reinforcing the harmonic foundation and locking in tightly with the rhythm section. Because this part essentially mirrors the bass, it is often not separately notated in the transcriptions. This doubling helps maintain a solid and driving groove throughout the song.
Guitar 2, handled by John Lennon, provides a syncopated rhythmic counterpoint that still emphasizes the backbeat, particularly by clearly marking beat 2 with sharp stab chords. While variations occur in the rhythmic placement, the emphasis on beat 2 remains consistent, giving the groove a strong pulse. These syncopations weave around the bass and drum patterns, creating a lively interplay that adds bounce and momentum—typical of the guitar styling found in early Beatles covers like “Boys.”