To play "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles on guitar, here are some key points and a basic approach:
- Capo Position : Place a capo on the 7th fret to play along with the original track.
- Chords Used : The main chords are D, G, A7, and E7. The song mainly revolves around these chords.
- Strumming Pattern : A common strumming pattern for this song is down, down, up, up, down. Some fingerpicking is involved as well, especially in the intro, focusing on bass notes on downstrokes and higher strings on upstrokes.
- Intro and Verse : The intro involves an intricate picking pattern on the D chord, then moving to G, A7, and E7 with similar picking and strumming. The picking pattern has a steady rhythm with some up and down strokes focusing on certain strings. The verse uses similar chords and patterns as the intro.
- Playing Tips : The secret is steady rhythm with your strumming hand and focusing on the particular strings for up and down strokes in the fingerpicking parts. In the simpler version, you can stick to basic open chords and strum the pattern without the complex picking.
For a detailed tutorial with chords, exact picking patterns, and rhythm demonstrated, video lessons and tab sheets are available online which break down the song into manageable parts for guitar players of various levels. If you want, I can provide you with the basic chords and strumming pattern to start with or a step-by-step guide to the picking pattern as well. Let me know which you prefer! This summary is based on several detailed guitar lessons and tabs available online, including video tutorials that demonstrate all parts of the song with tablature visible for exact finger placement and rhythm.
