Since we’ve posted a number of chord melody lessons of late, it seemed like a good idea to make “Chord Melody” a “topic of the month.” As with most of our topics, Guitar Noise has lessons at almost all levels, from beginners just getting started to intermediate and advanced students who want to try out creating their own chord melodies. So take a closer look at all the lessons on this page. It will hopefully get you psyched to try out this style of playing.
Chord Melody Arrangements
Silent Night – An Easy Christmas Song for Beginners
Silent Night is a classic three-chord song. Here is a simple yet elegant, single guitar arrangement of this beautiful Christmas song.
The Art of Creating Complete Song Arrangements – Solo Guitar with Chord Melodies 1
Peter Simms walks us through an introduction to the jazz style of chord melodies. And he makes it both easy and entertaining.
I Got Rhythm – Solo Guitar with Chord Melodies 2
Here is part 2 of Peter’s arrangement of I Got Rhythm. Judging by the emails, you’ve all undoubtedly been working hard on his first lesson.
Chord Construction 101 – Solo Guitar with Chord Melodies 3
Peter Simms walks us through the basic steps of chord construction, which is a truly helpful thing to know when playing chord melodies, no? Learn all about major, minor and dominant chords in one easy lesson.
It’s Only A Paper Moon – Solo Guitar with Chord Melodies 4
Here’s a nice easy arrangement on a classic standard, brought to you by the inimitable Peter Simms. Lots of fun to play and if you’re really in a moony mood, check out the lesson on Blue Moon at Peter’s website as well!!
The Birth Of A Chord Melody
Guitar Noise Forum Moderator Greybeard takes us through the steps of creating a chord melody using Auld Lang Syne as an example.
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