How to play Good Luck, Babe by Chappell Roan
Good Luck, Babe by Chappell Roan is one of the biggest global hits of 2024. A brilliant β80s Pop takeoff, it may not feature guitar but itβs steady rhythm and classic structure make it perfectly playable for developing guitarists. This rhythm chart is a suggested part for an accompaniment guitar and is ideal for guitarist-singers.
How to play Better Man by Robbie Williams
Better Man is one of Robbie Williamsβ most popular songs and is also the title track of his 2024 biopic film Better Man. Originally from his 2000 album Sing When Youβre Winning this version of Better Man is based on Robbieβs concert version from that time. Featuring common open-position chords, and a moderately slow tempo, this chart makes an excellent rhythm guitar piece for developing players.
How to play Sailor Song by Gigi Perez
Sailor Song by Gigi Perez has been a top 10 hit in numerous countries in the second half of 2024, including reaching No.1 in the UK. Itβs dreamy alt-pop soundscape features a sophisticated, interesting strumming pattern that makes an excellent rhythm study for developing acoustic guitarists. Sailor Song is a great example of how you can make a simple progression sound interesting.
How to play Jingle Bells Fingerstyle for Christmas
Jingle Bells is one of the most popular, most cheery and infectious of all Christmas songs. The 19th Century original by James Pierpont (the WIkipedia entry for it is well worth a read) refers to sleigh bells as βjingle bellsβ but you donβt have to be in a snow-bound place to know this song - it gets sung everywhere from Greenland to the Australian Outback! This finger-style version includes chord symbols so a second guitar/ukulele can accompany with the chords, or for a sing along and hey, the whole lot can go together! Merry Christmas all!
How to play Leave The Door Open by Silk Sonic
Leave The Door Open is the big-production Philadelphia-Soul style hit from the 2021 album An Evening With Silk Sonic by the βsuper duoβ Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak. A Top 10 hit in over twenty countries, Leave The Door Open is a fantastic advanced chord study piece for guitarists to help develop their understanding of jazz harmony.
How to find a good guitar teacher
If you're thinking of starting guitar lessons, finding the right teacher for you is crucial! If you get the right start on the instrument, you'll have a much smoother time moving forward. Finding a new guitar teacher can be daunting, especially if youβre completely new to guitar. But weβre here to help! With a few tips, you can make the process a little bit easier and set yourself up for success straight away. Read on!
How to play Deck The Hall for Christmas
Deck The Hall is one of the most popular of all Christmas songs. Of Welsh origins, it is a staple for group carol singing and is heard widely in the lead up to, and on Christmas Day. Deck The Hall is a jolly little number that is easy to accompany on guitar/ukulele and is perfect for a bit of sing-along merriment this Christmas!
How to play Get Lucky by Daft Punk
Get Lucky (feat. Pharrel WIlliams and Nile Rogers) is the 2013 hit from their last album Random Access Memories. A Top 10 hit in many countries around the world Get Lucky won Record of The Year at the 56th Grammy Awards. Itβs classic disco rhythm makes a great example to help electric guitarists develop their funk rhythm work.
All about Modern Guitar Chord Styles 3 : Jazz & Funk guitar
Welcome to the FAQ for Modern Guitar Chord Styles, Book 3. The most in-depth and sophisticated book in the Modern Guitar Chord Styles series, MGCS3 builds on from MGCS2 but focuses on Jazz, Blues and Funk chord work and the wide range of music this leads you into. Packed with sophisticated examples and progressions, MGCS3 can develop your skills to a tertiary standard, giving you the ability to participate in professional guitarist activities such as theater and studio chart reading/playing.
To find out more about MGCS3 and how it can help you, read on