Strumming songs with big pauses between chord changes is a really common problem for beginners, and it sounds really amateurish! There’s nothing worse than someone singing or playing through a song, then pausing for 5 seconds to try to make that dreaded tricky chord change! The root of the problem is usually that the muscles have… Continue reading How to Strum Songs Without Hesitations
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How Do I Play Slash Chords?
Many of you will have come across strange looking chords such as G/B or D/F#. This doesn’t mean you can choose which of the two chords to play, or that you play one chord then the other! Rather, “G/B” is actually a single chord. The note before the slash (G/) tells you the overall chord… Continue reading How Do I Play Slash Chords?
You Are My Sunshine Chords
Download here: You Are My Sunshine Chords A classic singalong tune, You Are My Sunshine was first recorded in 1939, and is a great one for beginner ukulele players. Although it’s in a different key, I’ve linked to the lovely Elizabeth Mitchell version – a quick YouTube search will reveal hundreds of others! Strumming I… Continue reading You Are My Sunshine Chords
Glen Campbell – Wichita Lineman Chords
Download the full version here: Glen Campbell – Wichita Lineman Chords Download the simplified version here: Glen Campbell – Wichita Lineman (Simplified) Wichita Lineman features some fantastic chords – it’s a great workout for more advanced guitarists, with rich major 7ths and interesting slash chords. If you’re in doubt about any of them, I’ve included… Continue reading Glen Campbell – Wichita Lineman Chords
George Ezra – Blame It On Me Chords
Download the chords here: George Ezra – Blame It On Me Blame It On Me was another one brought to me by one of my younger guitar students. While just three chords, it is a great tune for working on strumming and feel. It is also a good one for beginners to work on their… Continue reading George Ezra – Blame It On Me Chords