If you're a fan of Metallica’s ...And Justice for All, you know that To Live Is To Die is one of their most hauntingly beautiful instrumentals. The interlude section, with its melancholic arpeggios and smooth transitions, stands out as an emotional centerpiece of the song. In this lesson, I’ll walk you through how to play the interlude using hybrid picking, a technique that blends the use of a guitar pick with fingerpicking for a smooth, articulate sound.

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Chords Used in This Lesson

The interlude revolves around four essential chords:

• A minor (Am)
• G major (G)
• E minor (Em)
• F major (F)

These chords are played in a flowing, fingerpicked style that creates the song’s signature ethereal feel.

Hybrid Picking – The Secret to Smooth Playing

For this tutorial, I’m using hybrid picking, which means I hold the pick between my thumb and index finger while using my middle and ring fingers to pluck the higher strings. This approach helps achieve clarit...

Are you ready to learn "Thoughts Of You" by Ole 60? In this lesson, I'll break down the chords, strumming patterns, and techniques you need to play this song on acoustic guitar.

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Chords & Strumming Pattern

"Thoughts Of You" features a heartfelt country feel, making it a great song for acoustic players. In this tutorial, I’ll show you the exact chord progression and strumming pattern so you can play along with confidence. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this lesson will help you capture the song’s essence.

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CAPO: 2nd FRET

CHORDS: G/Em7/Cadd9/D

STRUMMING: DDDUDU

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Step-by-Step Breakdown

In the video, I go through each section of the song, including:

• The chord shapes used throughout the so
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This is a guitar tutorial for you to learn how to play the country song I Don't Mind If I Do by Riley Green & Ella Langley. Today in this video guitar lesson, I'm going to teach you how to play the chords, picking and strumming pattern to Don't Mind If I Do on acoustic guitar. I sing the lyrics of the song as well to make it easier to learn! Learn Guitar Favorites is a place for beginners, intermediate and advanced players to learn how to play your favorite hit country songs by many different country artists.

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CAPO: 3rd FRET CHORDS: D/A/G/Em7 STRUMMING: DDDUDU - Get the Tabs Here!

Guitar lesson played on the Zager ZAD80CE Acoustic Electric Guitar.

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