Beginners Basic Rhythm

Lesson Songs

Lesson Song 1 (Print Page)

This song is a common chord structure, it is use in hundreds of popular songs. Once you hear it played you will recognize it immediately. The Rhythm pattern you will use over this song is also one of the most common patterns.

Stand By Me (Ben.E.King)

Remember, this song may take you a while to get fluent with quick changes and uninterrupted rhythm, but don't be disheartened, it will not take as long to get the next song right. Because you are learning a rhythm pattern that can be used on hundreds of songs all you will have to focus on with the next song is getting your chord changes right. The next song after that may have similar chords so it will take even less time to learn.