Learn to play "Save The Last Dance For Me" by The Drifters on the guitar

In this lesson, we'll learn how to play Save The Last Dance For Me on the guitar. This classic tune by The Drifters is a fantastic choice to expand your repertoire and refine your chord transitions.

Understanding the Song

One of the key aspects of mastering Save The Last Dance For Me is getting to grips with the timing of the chord changes. If you're familiar with the song, it'll come naturally to you, but some of the chord changes may take you by surprise if you're new to it. They don't always fall into the typical four and eight bar groupings we're used to in most songs. So, give it a good listen and get familiar with the melody.

Strumming and Rhythm

The rhythm of this song is a fundamental part of its charm. I like to strum this one with my thumb to keep it mellow, but you can certainly use a pick if you prefer. The trusted down-down-up-up-down pattern works well with this tune. You'll play the bass note on the first beat and continue with the rhythm. This song is also a good opportunity to try out a picked fingerstyle technique, where you pick out some of the notes while maintaining the rhythm.

Explore the Website and the App

While this lesson is designed to be standalone, you can explore so much more on my website. All the lessons are structured by difficulty, so you can easily find more lessons that match your skill level.

Another resource to consider is my beginner song course app. It's available for both Android and iOS and features hundreds of songs. The app is a fantastic tool for beginners, helping you explore different patterns while maintaining consistent rhythm. It provides backing tracks and melodies to follow along, making it easier to keep track of where you are in the song.

The app offers additional features like adjusting the speed if it's a bit fast for you, changing the capo position to suit your voice, and the option to mute the melody to play along with just the drums and bass. It's a great supplement to these video lessons and a useful tool for those who want extra help playing along.

Wrapping Up

Now that we've gone over the basics, it's time to dive in and start playing. Watch the video for all the details you need to learn The Last Dance For Me. Keep practicing, and you'll master it in no time.

Remember, the key to learning guitar is consistency and enjoying the process. So, have fun with it and take care of yourselves. Happy strumming!

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