Lesson 7 ----->playing Songs

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*the letters below are the name of the chord you will have to play*

* Now that we've learned how to play notes, chords, and scales, we are ready to move on to the most enjoyable and rewarding part of playing guitar: Playing Songs.

* Now, everybody has their favorite songs, their favorite licks, their favorite bands, and their favorite pieces of music that they know by heart and would just love to be able to play. And this is fine, perfect even! But before you go off and try to learn Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" or Mozart's 5th concerto, step back for a second and remember that even those musicians had to start somewhere. For this lesson we will focus on learning a few simple songs that you can play (using the chords we've learned so far) that will help give you a feel for song structures, timing, and give you your first chance to sing along with your guitar playing. Here are a few songs to get you started:


* Leaving On A Jet Plane by John Denver
Chord Chart w/Lyrics and MP3
Intro: G C G C
Verse: G C G C G C D D (Repeat Twice)
Chorus: G C G C G C D D (Repeat Twice)



* Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan
Chord Chart w/ Lyrics and MP3
Intro: G G
Verse: G C D G G C G
Chorus: C D G C C D G



* For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield
Chord Chart w/ Lyrics and MP3
Intro: E A
Verse: E A E A E A E A
Chorus: E D A C


Practice Lessons

1. Start slowly by going back and practicing each of the chords that are used in each song.
2. Practice moving in between each of the chords.
3. Listen to the song a number of times (if you don't know it well already) so that you have a good idea of what the song should sound like.
4. Singing along will help give you a better idea for when to change chords.
5. Don't rush! Start slow and gradually work your way up to a faster speed..
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