UNLOCK Thousands of Songs With JUST 4 Easy Chords!
30 Days of Guitar – Day 19
Welcome back to Day 19 of 30 Days of Guitar! This easy 4 chord combination on guitar will unlock 100,000’s of songs. No kidding! I’ll show you a 2-finger trick that’ll help you make the most common chord progression on guitar and play Stand By Me by Ben E. King as well as Perfect by Ed Sheeran.
Today’s Agenda
Easiest way to play Stand By Me
Stand By Me chords
Add a strumming pattern
Easy way to play Perfect – Ed Sheeran
12/8 counting
Today, we’re going to learn how to play the classic song “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King, as well as “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran, with just a few simple chords. And the best part? These chords are so common that you can use them to play hundreds of thousands of other songs as well!
First, we’ll start with the easiest way to play “Stand By Me”. Once you’ve got the chords down, you can add a strumming pattern to give the song some rhythm.
Next, we’ll learn how to play “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran using the same chords. To play the song, you’ll need to use 12/8 counting. That means you count “1+a 2+a 3+a 4+a” instead of “1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +”. This may take some practice to get used to, but with a little patience, you’ll get it down in no time.
So there you have it! With just a few simple chords and strumming patterns, you can play “Stand By Me” and “Perfect” on guitar. And with these chords being so common, you can use them to play many other songs as well. Keep practicing and before you know it, you’ll be a pro!
Develop the fundamental skills needed to play guitar with confidence. Hands-on learning, presented in a clear and concise manner. Learn the basics using real songs, strum with a steady rhythm, master the basic chord shapes, learn to count along to music and more!
