Here Comes the Sun... (And Here Comes Your Guide to Playing It on Guitar!)
Ah yes, "Here Comes the Sun." A song so bright and cheerful, it practically begs to be blasted from your speakers while simultaneously teaching you how to play air guitar like a champ. But what if you want to take it to the next level? What if you want to be the one summoning the sunshine with the power of rock (or folk, depending on your mood)? Well, my friend, this guide is your chariot to chord-shredding glory.
Step 1: Assembling Your Arsenal (Guitar Not Included, Surprisingly)
First things first, you'll need some essential tools. Now, you might be thinking picks, capos, a guitar made of solid sunshine – all valid assumptions for a song this legendary. But fear not, grasshopper, we're starting simple. Here's what you truly need:
- Patience: This journey won't be a sprint, but a delightful meander through the meadows of musical bliss. Embrace the occasional wrong note – it's all part of the charmingly imperfect symphony you're creating.
- A sense of humor: Because let's face it, there will be moments where your fingers will resemble confused baby owls trying to grasp a shiny penny. Laugh it off, learn from it, and keep on pickin'.
Optional (but highly recommended):
- A bandana: Because every rockstar (even a future one like yourself) needs a signature look.
- Sunglasses (indoors optional): Channel your inner George Harrison and add a touch of mystery to your practice sessions.
Step 2: Wrangling Those Chords
Here Comes the Sun might not have the most complex chords, but mastering them is the first step to bathing the world in sonic sunshine. Get ready to impress your pet goldfish (or significant other, if you have one) with these beauties:
- D major: This is your bread and butter, the foundation upon which the song is built. Don't worry, it's a fairly easy chord shape – just think of it as giving your fingers a friendly high five.
- G major: Another approachable chord, this one will have you feeling like a guitar-wielding gladiator in no time.
- A7: This chord adds a little bit of spice to the mix. It might take some practice to form it comfortably, but with a little perseverance, you'll be a chord-changing ninja.
- E7: Similar to the A7, this chord adds a touch of jazzy flair. Think of it as the secret ingredient that elevates your musical dish from "meh" to "marvelous."
Pro-Tip: There are plenty of resources online that show you exactly how to form these chords with pictures and diagrams. Just search for "[Here Comes the Sun guitar chords]" ([here comes the sun guitar chords ON Google Search]).
Step 3: Picking Your Way to Paradise
Now comes the part where you get to unleash your inner rockstar (with a healthy dose of caution for your neighbors' sanity). Here Comes the Sun features a cool picking pattern that adds a bouncy, happy vibe to the song.
Imagine you're picking daisies in a field – down, up, down, up. That's the basic idea. There are some variations throughout the song, but mastering this down-up pattern will get you well on your way to sunshine-summoning mastery.
Remember: Don't be afraid to experiment! Try different picking patterns, add some strums for a fuller sound – the possibilities are endless (well, almost endless. Don't try playing the song backwards. Just trust me on this one).
Step 4: Embrace the Sunshine (and the Occasional Wrong Note)
There you have it! You're now well on your way to becoming a "Here Comes the Sun" guitar hero. Remember, practice makes progress (and eventually, perfection, but let's not get ahead of ourselves). Embrace the journey, laugh off the mistakes, and most importantly, have fun! After all, music is all about spreading joy, and what better way to do that than by summoning sunshine with the power of rock (or folk)? Now go forth and conquer those frets, my friend. The world needs your musical sunshine!
