Introduction: 1000 Eyes by Death is the song from their sixth studio album called Symbolic which was released on March 21st, 1995 under the label of Roadrunner records. 

Fun Fact: The song talks about the unstoppable surveillance of the government on society. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: You will be using single-note arpeggios instead of full chords, and the arpeggios in the verse are as follows: 

e|---------------------|  

B|---------------------|  

G|----7----5----4-----|  

D|---5----4----3------|  

A|--3----2----1-------|  

E|---------------------| 

Strumming Pattern:

The strumming pattern you have to follow for this song is a bit more of a fast alternate picking, tremolo picking, and palm-muted chugging. As a result, here’s how you will be strumming: 

For palm muted chugging: D - D - DUD - D - D - DUD

Palm muted galloping: D - DUD - D - D - D - DUD  

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum

Song Structure:

• Introduction: In the introduction your guitar instructor Bobby Koelble shares his insights about the song, what it means and the tuning required for it. 
• Intro Riff: Here you will learn about the intro of the song which is 8 bars in length. Also, you will learn how to play all the measures that are present in the intro. 
• Intro Solo: This section shows you how to play Chuck's solo part in the intro of the song. 
• Song Arrangement Part 1: From this section the main part of the song begins as Chuck 

starts to sing from here. The guitar instructor breaks the arrangement down in several parts to make things easier here. 

• Song Arrangement Part 2: This part of the guitar lesson deals with the guitar playing you will be doing alongside the main chorus of the song. It is pretty faced paced strumming and chord progression so you need to have your full focus. 
• Song Demo: This is the part where Bobby is going to play the entirety of the song while the backing track is played. It is to show you how to strum and play chords in different parts. 
• Solo Lesson: Finally you will be learning Chuck's solo in this section, it is present in the Key of A minor. The riff which plays under the solo has already been taught in the above section of the song lesson. 

Why should you learn 1000 Eyes By Death Song?

1000 Eyes has some of the most excruciating fast-paced riffs, which makes it challenging to play both for alternate picking and fret-hand coordination. As a result, it is a perfect song to build your speed and precision. It also gives you a challenge, so if you feel like all the songs that you have been playing on the guitar are too easy for you, this song will surely turn things around. 

FAQs for 1000 Eyes by death Guitar Lesson

Q1. What happened to the Death band? 

Ans. The band before breaking up in 2001 went through a lot of changes, all of this happened after the death of Schuldiner. The final line up of the band before the break up was Schuldiner on guitars and vocals, Shannon Hamm on guitars, Richard Christy on drums. 

Q2. Was Chuck Schuldiner a good person in real life? 

Ans. The death metal legend was friendly and loved his family members. Throughout his life, he had a bunch of his friends, and they all stuck together. His parents were still in contact with other band members and told them how Chuck helped them when they needed it the most. 

Introduction:

Chet is a fingerpicking legend and in this song he used Travis picking technique which helped him in building amazing melody and harmonisation with other instruments.

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The song follows the typical chord progression in the key of C major, which incorporates the dominant 7th in addition to the passing chords to add richness. 

The arpeggios patterns are as follows: 

Bass: C  - G  - C  - G  

(A)  (D)  (A)  (D)  

Melody: pluck pluck  

(B)    (G) 

Strumming Pattern: 

Mr Bojangles doesn’t follow your traditional strumming pattern because it uses fingerstyle arrangement. In here the thumb is playing alternative bass notes while fingers are used for plucking chords for harmony and melody. 

The most common fingerstyle arrangement that you can follow for this is T - F - T - F

• T (Thumb) plays the bass notes on the low strings (E, A, or D)
• F (Fingers - Index/Middle) pluck the melody notes on the higher strings (G, B, or E)

Song Structure:

Introduction: In this introduction by Muriel Anderson your guitar instructor for this song lesson you will get to know about the finger arrangement used and fingerstyle that you have to follow. 

Section A - Part 1: Muriel has divided the song in different parts and this is the part 1 of the song arrangement. Here you will learn the chords you will be playing at the intro of the song. 

Section A - Part 2: In this part you will learn the remaining chords for the intro section of the song. 

Section B: From here, you will be moving to the second half of the song. 

Turnaround Variation: Right here in the guitar lesson, you will learn how to smoothly transition from one guitar section to the other in the song. It will follow a shorter chord progression. 

Variation: Your guitar instructor is going to show you how to make a slight change or embellishment in the melody while keeping the core structure of the song intact. 

Tag: In here you will learn about the tag which is the small section repeated after you complete with the verse guitar tunes. 

Conclusion: This is the last part of this guitar lesson, here Muriel talks about the song and how one can make little improvisation in it to make it sound fuller. 

This song has fast paced, driving strumming which allows you to develop strumming rhythm and endurance. It is pretty great for practicing dynamic strumming and percussive accents. Due to quick chord shifting you will be able to build finger strength and speed. 

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What happened to the Mumford & Sons lead singer?

Ans. The lead singer of the group said that he will be leaving the band in October 2022 due to some controversial issues with the members. But he made sure that none of the band members and their families had to suffer any consequences. 

Q2. Will Mumford & Sons be touring in 2025? 

Ans. The band is embarking on a global club tour, which will start in March 2025. 

Q3. What kind of band is Mumford & Sons? 

Ans. They are a British folk-rock band who are known for their raucous, fast-paced, and sonically dense instrumentation. The lyrics are highly concentrated on christianity. 

Introduction

It’s Time is the debut single by the American rock band Imagine Dragons. The song was released as the leading single from the band’s first major label EP which was Continued Silence. In the same year the band included this song in their first feature album. 

It’s Time is the staple of Imagine Dragons’s live concert; they usually play this song in the beginning of their performance as it is the first song which gave the band its much needed recognition in the American music scene. 

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song It's Time as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Song Arrangement and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The song It’s Time is present in the key of D 

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming pattern that you have to follow for this song is D-DU-UD-DU, which means: 

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum
• - = Pause or slight break

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this part of the guitar lesson Mike Walker your music instructor is going to show you the tuning requirements for the song. 

Song Arrangement: Here, you are going to learn how to play specific chords in the open chord style. In addition to this, you will also learn the lick, which you will be playing over and over again in the verses. 

Song Demo: This is the last part of this guitar song lesson where Mike is going to teach you how to play the guitar section alongside the backing track. 

Introduction:

Handy Man is a classic song written by Otis Blackwell in collaboration with Jimmy Jones. But the song became much more popular after James Taylor covered it in his own style of soft rock. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: This song requires you to use soft fingerpicking along with smooth chord transitions. The instructions below show how you can play the arpeggios for this song. Don’t forget to use the thumb-heavy fingerpicking technique.  

e|-----------0------------|  

B|------1------1---------|  

G|----0---0------0------|  

D|-------------2--------|  

A|--3------------------|  

E|----------------------|

Strumming Pattern 

You can use a simple flowing rhythm with a 4/4 time signature: D D U U D U. 

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum

The strumming pattern for the softer version should be played like this: D x D U x U D U.

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum
• X = Muted strum; here, you have to lightly touch the string as you strum. 

Song Structure 

Song Arrangement And Demo: For this song, your guitar instructor is going to be Steve Luciano; he shares the difference between this easy version of the song and how it can be played even by beginners. In addition to this, you will be using capo and simple strumming for this guitar lesson. The capo is going to be on the 2nd fret. 

Why Learn Handy Man Song?

This song uses easy to understand chords, thus, making it a great song to learn for beginners and for other guitarists no matter what their level is. In addition to this, it is a perfect song to play on acoustic guitar as well because it has that laid back feel to it. 

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who sang the original version of the song Handyman? 

Ans. James Jones, the American singer, was the singer and songwriter of the song. 

Q2. What is the meaning of the Handyman?

Ans. A handyman is someone who is skilled at repairing and making things inside or outside the house. 

Q3. Is there a hidden meaning to the song Handyman?

Ans. There is no such hidden meaning attached to the song, in this song a man is offering his services as someone who is able to fix broken hearts and make people happy again. 

Fun Fact: The Taylor version of this song made him win his second Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. 

Plug your guitar, hit that D5 chord with all your strength, let it ring. 

The sound that comes out if you follow the above step is exactly what made the song “Lithium” special. It’s one of those rare pieces in Nirvana’s discography that relies heavily on emotional voltage. The use of the guitar is unpredictable; the heavy voice of Kurt Cobain gives it a raw feel. 

As you learn this song on guitar, you will find how a simple chord progression, when played right, can outlast the impact of intricate chords. “Lithium” is a song that truly defines the yin-yang dynamic in the form of a quiet-loud contrast, which is also the signature of Nirvana. 

The verse sections fully take advantage of the fragile vocals of Kurt Cobain, which will take you back in time when you used to hear a lullaby before bedtime. Then comes a chorus filled with distorted guitar, which is full of chaos and cathartic, which feels like a suppressed outburst finally getting a chance to be released. 

Throughout the song, you will see a pendulum movement between calm and eruption that matches the theme of maintaining a fragile balance between sanity and insanity. 

Strumming Pattern For Lithium By Nirvana 

“Lithium” captures the true essence of the quiet-loud-quiet signature energy of Nirvana. To understand the strumming pattern, it is crucial to know in which part of the song you have to be gentle and where you have to pour energy. 

The strumming pattern circles around power chords, and the verse section smartly uses muted strings to create that chugging rhythm. 

Use the following pattern for verse parts with the light downstrokes to get as close as possible to the original recording:

D D D D. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

If you wish, you can also add occasional upstrokes in between the downstrokes to uplift the overall groove of the song:

D DU D DU. 

The chorus section is the complete opposite of the verse because here you will be using distortion as a tool to make the guitar voice loud, loose, and explosive. Here’s the strumming pattern for the chorus: D D DU D DU. 

FAQs – Lithium By Nirvana Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What is the tempo and the time signature I need to follow when playing “Lithium” by Nirvana on guitar?

Ans. Set the tempo to 121 BPM and use a 4/4 time signature. We know you might be thinking the song has a loose feel to it; still, the tempo remains the same. To mimic the energy of the music, you need to master dynamics, not the speed. 

Q2. Is there any solo or fills section present in “Lithium” by Nirvana?

Ans. There is no solo present in the song; Cobain puts in melodic fills along with rhythmic variations when transitioning to the next song. 

Introduction

Tighten is a song by American rock band the Black Keys. It is the third track of their 2010 album called Brothers, which was released as the first single from the album. In 2011, Rolling Stones magazine put Tighten Up on its list of 15 Best Whistling Songs of All Time.  

Also, Tighten Up became the most successful single from The Black Keys. It was the band's first song to hit the Billboard Hot 100 in America and reached number one on the list of alternative songs.

Chords Used in Tighten Up Song

The most common chords you will be using in this song are F#m, AM7, Bm, and C#.  

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this part, your guitar instructor, Mike Walker, teaches you the basic music knowledge to play this song on guitar. 

Verse Chords and Rhythm: Here, Mike will show you where to take the necessary pause and hit the guitar chords when counting to 4. 

Solos: Here, you will learn the first solo, which breaks up the verse section into two parts of the song. 

Bridge and Outro Solo: Mike will teach you how to play the barre chords required to play the bridge and outro solo for this song. 

Song Demo: In this section, Mike will play the entirety of the song on guitar to demonstrate it. 

Easy Version: If you are a beginner in terms of guitar playing, Mike has got you covered with the easy version of the song, which you can play with ease. 

Welcome to the guitar lesson on The Sound of Silence, one of the most haunting and powerful songs ever written. Released by Simon & Garfunkel in 1964, the song didn’t make waves at first. It quietly existed on their debut album until producer Tom Wilson decided to give it a second life by adding electric instruments to the original acoustic track. Without even telling Paul Simon or Art Garfunkel, he released this new version in 1965, and it became an instant hit. It shot to No.1 on the Billboard charts and launched Simon & Garfunkel into the spotlight.

The song's opening line — “Hello darkness, my old friend” — has become a symbol for loneliness, reflection, and the strange comfort we sometimes find in silence. The lyrics talk about people living in a world full of noise but no real connection, “talking without speaking, hearing without listening.” There’s a spiritual emptiness to the world the song describes, and that’s what makes it timeless. 

The Sound of Silence – Guitar Lesson

In this lesson, Steve Luciano teaches you how to play a gentle and stripped-down acoustic version of The Sound of Silence that captures the soul of the original. The song is originally in the key of E-flat minor, but we simplify that by placing a capo on the 5th fret and playing in the key of A minor. This makes it accessible and comfortable to play without losing the depth of the song. 

The chords in this version include Am, Asus2, G, Gsus2, C, F, and Fsus2 — a mix of minor and suspended chords. If you're not sure what suspended chords are, just think of them as a version of a normal chord that adds a little tension or openness. For example, Asus2 is just A minor with the second note of the scale instead of the third. It creates a soft, unresolved feeling.

The rhythm of the song is slow, and you’re encouraged to let the notes ring out. The strumming pattern is subtle, with light down and up strokes that follow the vocal phrasing. Steve also covers some of the picking that gives this song its texture. You’ll learn how to add small variations using simple fingerpicking techniques to give your version some character. The lesson is very much about feeling the song, not just playing the right chords. 

FAQs

Q1. What level of guitar player is this lesson for?

Ans. This version is great for beginner to intermediate players. If you can play basic open chords and use a capo, you’re ready to start learning this.

Q2. What tuning should I use for this version of the song?

Ans. Standard tuning (E A D G B e), with a capo on the 5th fret to match the original key.

Q3. What’s the deal with suspended chords like Asus2 and Fsus2?

Ans. Suspended chords replace the third with the second scale degree note that gives the chord an airy or unresolved sound.