Here’s a great beginner song, “Hey Soul Sister” by Train. I go through the song 3 times, once using no capo, the second with a capo on the 4th fret, the third with a capo on the 9th fret. The capo can help get used to seeing the same chords over the entire fretboard as I discuss in my “Capo Thinkage” video (please refer to that video for a more extensive explanation of utilizing our Capo).
Rhythm:
B d u d u B d u d u
1 2 (3) + 4 + 1 2 (3) + 4 +
For two chords in the Chorus:
Rhythm:
B d u B d u
1 2 + 3 4 +
Open Verse:
E – B – C#m – A
Open Chorus:
A – B – E-B
Capo 4 Verse:
C – G – Am – F
Capo 4 Chorus:
F – G – C-G
Capo 9 Verse:
G – D – Em – C
Capo 9 Chorus:
C – D – G-D
Thank you!
-Related Lessons-
1:23 – Rhythms – Strumming the Guitar | BO 5/10
1:58 – Playing Open Chords | BO 4/10
1:58 – 5th String Barre Chords | BO 10/10
3:40 – Transitioning Between Chords Tips | BO 7/10
4:37 – Capo Thinkage (Knowing Your Fretboard)
5:20 – 6th String Barre Chords | BO 9/10
