Try playing the chords along with either video. And if you don't know how to read tab or need a refresher, go to how to read guitar tab and find out!
After you watch the video guitar lessons, come back here for more helpful tips on playing these easy guitar songs.
The chords to "House Of The Rising Sun" are below. It's in 6/8 feel, so pay attention to the video if you don't know what this is. I demonstrate and explain what it means. Don't worry, it's not complicated!
House Of The Rising Sun
|| A min | C | D | F | | A min | C | E | E | | A min | C | D | F | | A min | E | A min | E ||
You're back? Depending on how far along you are with guitar lessons, you might have noticed that "House Of The Rising Sun" isn't quite as easy as you think. If that's the case, don't give up! Although it's classified under easy guitar songs, it can be demanding for a raw beginner.
Here are some Tips...
Make sure you know how to play all the chords.
If the F chord is difficult try using a capo. And make sure to use light guage strings as well. Remember if you use a capo you'll be at a higher pitch -- so it won't match the videos on this page. That's fine! Play the song on it's own and refer to the videos for guidance.
Remember the beat is in a straight 6/8 feel.
Practice changing basic chords in the meantime and come back to "House Of The Rising Sun" at a later time. No need to give up in frustration!
You'll need to dedicate some time to practice. At least 15 to 20 minutes everyday.
Look through some of the guitar lessons for beginners under the "Beginner" tab on the navigation bar.
Watch the videos. Your brain can learn a lot by watching. But don't forget to practice.
Even though "House Of The Rising Sun" is considered to be one of the classic easy songs to play, it will still take some practice! But it's a beautiful song and much more than just a guitar lesson for beginners - it's a rite of passage :-)
I hope you enjoyed this free video guitar lesson on how to play "House Of The Rising Sun." There are many other easy guitar songs to play such as "Happy Birthday" or "Amazing Grace." However, because of copyright laws and issues -- and money -- I can't show you how to play those songs here.
The way I learned songs in the beginning -- before the Internet! -- was mostly from songbooks or magazines and friends. I eventually reached a point where I was able to figure out pretty much anything I wanted to by ear.
Easy guitar songs to play will quite often be based on primary chords. This lesson on guitar keys will help you understand more.
