Essential Guitar Tabs For Beginner Guitarists
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Essential Guitar Tabs for Beginner Guitarists
Summary:
A well-rounded collection of guitar tabs is crucial for beginner guitarists aiming to captivate an audience.---
When selecting guitar tabs to build your repertoire, it's tempting to focus only on your favorite songs. While your music taste might be excellent, it's important to consider that your audience's preferences might differ. As a guitarist, you'll need to strike a balance between staying true to your musical tastes and giving the crowd what they want. This mix of principles and flexibility is key to success.
To start, explore pre-made collections of easy guitar tabs. Visit your local music store or browse online for titles like "Popular Songs for Acoustic Guitar" or "CMT's 100 Greatest Songs of Country Music."
Choosing the Right Songs
Experience from performers suggests that older songs often remain popular with audiences. Consider whether you're a performer who engages with the audience. If not, avoid songs that require active participation. Choose material that matches your style and showcases your talents.
For example, if you have a deep voice like Johnny Cash, songs like Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" might not suit you. However, don't dismiss songs you love just because they seem challenging. Remember classics like Jose Feliciano's "Light My Fire" and Eric Clapton's unplugged "Layla."
Performance Tips
Regardless of your song choices, focus on how you sing and play. Audiences pay to see performers excel, so pick songs that let you shine. If you're performing a song you dislike, concentrate on the parts that resonate with the audience. Avoid monotony and deliver lines like "Welcome to the Hotel California" with enthusiasm.
Popular Songs for Your Repertoire
Here's a list of songs that have stood the test of time and often delight audiences:
- "Wild World" by Cat Stevens
- "Imagine" by John Lennon
- "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin
- "Catch the Wind" by Donovan
- "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Elvis Presley
- "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks
- "Angie" by The Rolling Stones
- "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M.
- "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon
- "The 59th Street Bridge Song" by Simon & Garfunkel
- "American Pie" by Don McLean
- "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell
- "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas and Papas
- "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan
- "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel
- "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon
- "Blowin' In The Wind" by Bob Dylan
- "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison
- "I Walk The Line" by Johnny Cash
- "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton
- "Gloria" by Van Morrison (or Them)
- "Hotel California" by The Eagles
- "Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who
- "White Room" by Cream
- "Sex And Candy" by Marcy Playground
- "Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- "What It's Like" by Everlast
- "Alison" by Elvis Costello
- "Life By The Drop" by Stevie Ray Vaughan
- "Melissa" by The Allman Brothers
- "Dead Flowers" by The Rolling Stones
- "Seagull" by Bad Company
- "Mediterranean Sundance" by Al Di Meola and Paco De Lucia
- "Classical Gas" by Mason Williams
This list is a starting point. You may find songs you would never consider playing, but hopefully, this guide to essential guitar tabs proves helpful.
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