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You Are My Sunshine

guitar beginner

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This is an outstanding lesson for those of you out there just beginning to learn how to play guitar, and especially flatpick! Everyone (even your grandma) knows this tune, so why not start your illustrious guitar career off with a timeless hit. I teach you two different versions–a basic melody, and a second version that is stepped up a notch. Enjoy, Sunshine!

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  1. Ann Marie Boyd

    Slowed the video to 50% and worked it a measure at a time. Two weeks in and it's coming. Patience is the lesson here as much as the notes.

  2. Wes Pittman

    ♥ 4

    Welcome aboard — you picked a good one to start on.

  3. Ben Clark Instructor

    ♥ 13

    There's a slower track in the resources for this one. If you want it slower still, let me know and I'll cut one.

  4. Owen Brady

    ♥ 2

    Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.

  5. Gene Sowell

    ♥ 8

    I had that exact problem. Turned out my thumb was anchoring in the wrong spot.

  6. Marcy Kern

    ♥ 1

    Same here at first. What fixed it for me was practicing that measure by itself for a week, no B part at all.

  7. Ann Marie Boyd

    Take the capo off and play it in open G a few times, then put it back. Helped me hear it.

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