This week I channelled my inner Taylor Swift and tackled her classic, “Love Story”;) This is a song that I really like listening to, and thought it would be interesting to learn on guitar. This is also the first song that I have learned to play that I did not already know how to play on ukulele (if that makes sense). The chords were definitely more of a challenge, and took quite a bit of practice (you can hear that the chords and chord changes sound a bit more sloppy:/). It also includes a F chord, a tricky chord that I have been working on for the last couple weeks. I played along to this song with a metronome of 110. I think this was an appropriate tempo for this song. I also opted to skip the key change at the end of the songs because I do not know a Bm chord yet:/
This week I also learned and practiced a mash-up that I arranged a while back. It is a mix of the two songs, “Hey Soul Sister” by Train and “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz. These two songs follow the same chord progression so it was super easy to tie the two together. Over the last week when I played around with this song I used a C, G, Am, F chord progression. Normally when I play this song on ukulele I use a D, A, Bm, G chord progression; however, I am still working on my Bm chord on guitar:). For this reason, I played the song on guitar with a capo on the second fret so that the song was in the same key as I am used to playing it. Unfortunately, I did not record this song.
Looking back at some of my guitar progress so far, I can definitely notice improvement. It is evident that my chords and abilities on the guitar are much better than a few weeks ago. I have also made sure to chose songs of increasing difficulty each week which has helped to keep me challenged and engaged with what I am learning.
In the final 2 weeks of my music growth, I would like to learn how to play Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. This song incorporates both picking and strumming. It will definitely be a challenge and test my guitar skills, but I look forward to trying my best!
Teagan!!! This song is such a flashback to my elementary school days and I love it so much. You’re so very talented so please record me a song one day for me to use as my alarm or anything! Also, I would love to hear your “Hey Soul Sister” and “I’m Yours” mashup, because both those songs are so nostalgic for me too. I’m excited to hear you play “Here Comes the Sun”!
Teagan!
Ugh bringing me back to my childhood. I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of this song even though I’ve heard it so so so many times. I love the variation of the songs you chose so far. They are all different yet are so fun to listen to. I love coming to your blog and seeing what song you covered for the week. Excited to listen to your cover of “Here Comes the Sun” another favorite of mine.
I’m jealous of your ability to learn songs so quickly-especially since it’s taking me so long to learn just one on my ukulele. Did you find it was a hard transition for going from the ukulele to guitar, or did that previous experience help you?
Hey Teagan! This was awesome! I had no idea that you can play guitar that’s so cool. Especially such a classic throwback. I really like the variety of songs you have been posting. Keep up the great work and I am excited to hear your next one!!
Tegan this is so impressive! and I LOVE this song. I am learning ukulele right now and it is hard!!! so it is so amazing to me that you can pick up a song like this. I would love to hear more of the songs you can play. Thanks for leaving a video of you playing, it definitely peaks my interest for wanting to learn a fun song like this on my ukulele!