5 Levels of Fingerstyle (Easy To Hard) Using Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”
It’s the same few chords over and over… so I figured it would be an awesome opportunity to add a cool bassline and some other fun acoustic stuff!
5 Levels of Fingerstyle
In today’s Somebody That I Used To Know guitar tutorial for beginners, we’ll unlock the secrets behind this sensational hit by Gotye. In this detailed step-by-step guide, we’ll break down the chords, strumming techniques, and finger positions necessary to recreate the hauntingly beautiful melody of this iconic song. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate guitarist, our expert instruction and invaluable tips will help you conquer this chart-topping track with confidence. Let’s learn how to play Somebody That I Used To Know on guitar!
Table of Contents
- 0:00 – Intro
- 1:19 – Level 1
- 3:26 – Level 2
- 4:28 – Level 3
- 6:34 – Level 4
- 8:17 – Level 5
- 10:14 – Tips & Resources
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