Sound of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel – Guitar Tutorial

Artist: Simon & Garfunkel
Genres: Rock, Folk
Decades: 60's

Sound of Silence Chords:

Strumming Pattern:

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

Time Signature

108 bpm

Difficulty: Beginner

This haunting folk classic is surprisingly accessible for beginner guitarists. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play The Sound of Silence using a few simple chords and a light picking pattern that captures the song’s mood. It’s a great piece for building finger coordination and dynamic control on acoustic guitar.