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Google Doodle pays homage

Have you Googled anything today? Chances are, you have. If not, you should


By John Garcia on June 9, 2011

Have you Googled anything today? Chances are, you have. If not, you should.

The search engine giant swapped its standard rainbow-colored logo for an interactive tribute to Les Paul, pioneer of the solid-body electric guitar and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. More than just a tribute, Google’s interactive Les Paul-inspired Doodle allows you to play guitar cords and even record your own tune.

While I’m sure we’ll uncover the technology behind today’s Doodle, it’s one of my favorites since the Pac Man Doodle. Here’s my shot at some home-brewed rock and roll: http://goo.gl/doodle/Q6b3.

Your turn! Record your very own Les Paul Doodle tune and post it up in the comments. Based on votes, the best tune will win a $10 Groupon gift card!

* Les Paul photo courtesy Thomas Faivre-Duboz via Wikipedia.

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janarend
janarend 5 pts

Doodle Guitar Improvisation

http://goo.gl/doodle/tWG2n

http://goo.gl/doodle/E67UY

http://goo.gl/doodle/thF2H

http://goo.gl/doodle/Pby65

http://goo.gl/doodle/p3z0i

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MikeSumida
MikeSumida 29 pts

This was the best I could do: http://goo.gl/doodle/UgDDv

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

MikeSumida Mike!!! Awesome H50 tune, dude... hoookay! Will be choosing a winner this weekend! Look for the announcement shortly. :)

Thanks for playing! If you come across any other great Les Paul doodle tracks, please share!

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docrock
docrock 47 pts

that thing is sick I looked at it all yesterday and didn't think of playing it, but then again i play techniques 1200's not guitar :)

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808marv
808marv 105 pts

Wow some of these are pretty good:

Les Paul: More of the best Google guitar recordings: http://bit.ly/iskJzj

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nonstopmari
nonstopmari 189 pts

hey johngarcia who's judging these? all tne entries have made me smile, i keep cking back in btwn work projects. gonna be a tough call!

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valdezign
valdezign 20 pts

Recognize this one? :) http://goo.gl/doodle/zPJCH

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Gonzo
Gonzo 18 pts

valdezign Blister in the Sun!

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

valdezign I couldn't get that one. Before my time? ;-p

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

Last one, promise: http://goo.gl/doodle/4eEGl

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

Okay — first beat. Someone build on it: http://goo.gl/doodle/RbxoF

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

Whoo! Keyboard assisted. :) http://goo.gl/doodle/OIqVb

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Gonzo
Gonzo 18 pts

johngarcia lol. Dueling Banjos!

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Gonzo
Gonzo 18 pts

Won't you help me sing... http://goo.gl/doodle/YYEcI

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

Gonzo ahaha! that was awesome, Gonz! Especially the anykinestrum at the end! :)

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valdezign
valdezign 20 pts

Here's my ditty: http://goo.gl/doodle/QJBiM

Keyboard assisted.

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

valdezign Good stuff, Val! What are they keyboard keys!? Andreas mentioned something about it but I didn't even think about it! :)

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valdezign
valdezign 20 pts

johngarcia Looks like you got it, now! :)

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Andreas
Andreas 42 pts

This is my favorite doodle so far! It narrowly beats the Martha Graham animation from last month. Here's my entry: http://goo.gl/doodle/SHu5. Disclosure: It's keyboard-assisted. I couldn't have pulled it off otherwise!

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808marv
808marv 105 pts

Andreas yup the keyboard helped me tap out this little ditty (well at least an excerpt from it) too!: http://goo.gl/doodle/J4d5 A little slow but there's seems to be some latency with the recording.

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jarofclay73
jarofclay73 8 pts

I submit this guy: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/google-guitar-abc-news-plays-tune-13804739 ;)

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

jarofclay73 Not too bad! His tune lacks... zest, though. I thought yours was better. ;)

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LayneM
LayneM 8 pts

Sorry , listened to it again and posted an earlier version :p heres my final for your approval. http://goo.gl/doodle/gMv7

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

LayneM Layne — even cleaner! Hmm, wonder if we could all play a part and mash each tune together to create one giant masterpiece?

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

Wonder what nathankam would come up with? Let's go, Nate! Post one up!

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nathankam
nathankam 37 pts

johngarcia LOL! Okay, maybe later. Maybe "my dog has fleas?" ;-)

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johngarcia
johngarcia 171 pts

LayneM ahaha dude! That's sick! I think you may be in the lead so far... wonder if it's easier to jam on an iPad or iPhone than it is with the mouse? :) Great stuff!

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jarofclay73
jarofclay73 8 pts

Here's my lame attempt at playing the Google guitar: http://goo.gl/doodle/0aCs

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Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, John is a digital designer specializing in web, photo, video and social media. John is currently Digital Innovation Strategist for The Kamehameha Schools and is formerly Supervisor of Digital Design for The Honolulu Advertiser. With over 10 years of experience in the digital business, John is constantly searching for ways to innovate through creative design. John will oversee creative direction and technical operations for Nonstop Honolulu. Follow John on twitter @johngarcia or visit his website at www.john-garcia.com.

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