Learn How To Play Greensleeves on Guitar
Greensleeves
is a song that calls to mind Elizabethan England, and a time of formal courtships, and romanticism. Those who learn how to play Greensleeves
on guitar can consider themselves carriers of the fine minstrel tradition that dates back centuries to the days of the lute. The song is based on an Italian style of composition and was even mentioned by Shakespeare in his play The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Learn how to play Greensleeves
on guitar using this tab (guitar tablature) transcription below. If you need help learning how to read tabs, then check out this post for learning How to Read Guitar Tabs . A great way to learn this piece the fastest is by using eMedia Guitar Method. This guitar tutorial software contains over 180 lessons and lets you see the notes to play on an Animated Fretboard, and easily slow down and loop any difficult areas in songs or exercises. Plus you learn fingerpicking, chords, strums, and other skills. Also you get over 70 great songs and practice tools like an automatic tuner, metronome and chord dictionary.
Note that this song is in a 3/4 time signature, with a 1/4 note arpeggiation of the chords. As you learn how to play Greensleeves
on guitar be sure to use the Right Hand Pattern outlined below to let you play the piece smoothly. Remember to start slow and build tempo as you can easily change chords without hesitation.
