![]() We then move on to the chorus where the chords are: Em and B7 (repeated twice) to A7,A7 F, G. Then the second line goes to F, G, Am, F, C, G, C. We start with the verse which features the chords in this order: C, Em, Am, Am, F, C, G, G. The strum pattern is simple and remains the same throughout the song. And finally, for B7 bar the second fret with your first string and place your second finger on the second fret fourth string. Next, place your first finger on the first fret fourth string for A7. For G major, place your second finger on the second fret first string, third finger on the third fret of the second string and the first finger on the second fret of the third string. Keep your Am position and just add the first finger to the first fret second string, and now you have F. For Am simply place your second finger on the second fret fourth string. It does not get any easier than this! Moving on to Em, place your first finger on the second fret of the first string, the second finger on the third fret of the second string and third finger on the fourth fret of the third string. Just place your third finger on the first string third fret. If you have played the uke before, these chords should not present any problems, and if they do, just remember: you can overcome anything with practice. If you are fairly new to the ukulele, think of this as simple chords with small challenges. The first four chords feature triads and the last ones are dominant seventh chords. To learn about all of my gear, click here.The harmony in “Can’t Help Falling in Love” features seven chords and almost all of these chords are very simple. Even if you have an inexpensive guitar (I have a bunch) these strings will make it sound and feel like a far more expensive instrument. I also use Savarez Red Card strings, which I believe to be the best nylon strings on planet earth. If interested, my guitar is a Cordoba Gk Studio. If you’d like to be updated on new material, click here. Please comment to let me know what you think or if you have any questions. The frequent exposure to chord names helps my students learn gradually, over time, without much effort.Ĭan’t Help Falling In Love has the potential greatly increase your skill and capacity as a guitarist. I’m not a big fan of memorizing chord names, but I like to include basic chord names when I can. ![]() I’ve included the chord names above the shapes as well. While this will be complicated for beginners, the song’s short duration makes less daunting to play. That’s why its very important for you to learn this riff.Ĭan’t Help Falling In Love With You, has just the right mix of bar and open chord shapes. ![]() You don’t have to be the best guitar player in the world to play it, but you do have to be a solid guitarist. In a nutshell, this song is a bevy of different chords shapes, with a totally fluid, and absolutely seamless transition. Rather than practice random chord progressions, it helps to learn hard things in the context of real world guitar playing, i.e., a song. The hardest thing for beginner and intermediate guitar players are bar chords, and the fluent transition thereof. How to play Can’t Help Falling In Love With You by Gustavo Santaolalla Gustavo Santaolalla’s rendition of Can’t Help Falling In Love With You, is such a song. Everything you learn is a stepping stone to the next. ![]() Often times, there’s a single piece of music that can pay huge dividends across the rest of your guitar playing. Calling all beginner and intermediate guitar players: you want to play this.
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