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.
Sound of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel – Guitar Tutorial
- Artist: Simon & Garfunkel
- Genres: Rock, Folk
- Decades: 60's
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Sound of Silence Chords:
Strumming Pattern:
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2
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3
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4
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Time Signature
108 bpm
Difficulty: Beginner
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