This traditional ballad, made famous by Simon & Garfunkel, features a haunting melody and gentle fingerpicking pattern. It’s a great introduction to fingerstyle guitar, and in this lesson, you’ll learn how to keep it simple while still evoking the song’s rich, timeless sound.
Scarborough Fair – Simon and Garfunkel – Guitar Tutorial
- Artist: Simon and Garfunkel
- Genres: Folk pop
- Decades: 60's
Scarborough Fair Chords:
Strumming Pattern:






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Time Signature


129 bpm
Difficulty: Beginner

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