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In the lesson, you'll learn the beginner version of Bad Moon Rising. This version is fantastic if you're a Grade 1 guitar player. You'll need your capo at the 5th fret - so make sure you have one of those!
You'll discover how to play this iconic tune in its most basic form. As you gain confidence and improve in your guitar journey, you can revisit it to add some SUS chords in there, strumming patterns, accents patterns! So it's a fun one, even if you're more advanced in your guitar journey.
Grab your guitar & let's get stuck in!
To play the simple version of Bad Moon Rising, you'll only need A, E, and D. Since you'll be placing your capo on the 5th fret - it might make things feel a bit tighter. Now don't worry - this tension is normal! Ease into it, lower the tempo if you need, and take your time! Feel free to use a metronome to help slow you down.
If you're a beginner, it's essential to keep the strumming super simple. Make sure you're moving that strumming arm consistently. You probably heard me say this before - but don't stop moving your arm! Keep going - even if you mess up. It'll help you get used to the feel.
🚨 If you're struggling with certain chords changes - practice through One Minute Changes! It'll help you get faster chords changes, and you'll get familiar with the transitions. This is a great guitar element to add to your Practice Asssitant.
Now, if you're more advanced - or you want to sound more like the original recording - you'll swap those simple chords for D, A, and G. This is where things can get interesting. Add some SUS chords in there, different strumming patterns with up strums & accents patterns!
To practice any new strumming patterns - mute your strings and play along with the original recordings. It'll help you focus only on the strumming so you can get comfortable with the motion. You want it to feel really good, relax and take away the pressure to get that rhythm going.
💡 If you're not there yet in your guitar journey - don't rush. Starting simple and getting those fundamental techniques is more important than adding some fancy stuff! Have fun and I hope you dig this lesson. :)
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