Learn 2 Play: The Star Spangled Banner
In this video we will learn to play The Star Spangled Banner. Just about everyone has heard the US national anthem at some point, and you should have a basic understanding of how the melody and rhythm go. This makes it an ideal song to practice reading rhythms and to work on your lead guitar technique.
PRO TIP: If you run into problems with the rhythm, it can be helpful to sing, hum or imagine someone singing the words while you are playing.
Level: Beginner
Tuning: Standard
Take it slowly at first and practice each phrase separately before putting them together. Try setting your amp to a distorted channel with a tasteful dose of delay for the perfect anthem tone. Happy practicing!