*Verse 1*
G D Em C
G D Em C
*Chorus*
*G Am D G*
*Verse 2*
G D Em C
G D Em C
*Chorus*
*G Am D G*
*Bridge*
*Em Am G D Em Am G*
*Verse 3*
G D Em C
G D Em C
*Chorus*
*G Am D G*
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"Nights in White Satin" is a beautiful and haunting song that can be played on acoustic guitar. Here are the steps to get you started:
1. Tuning:
Tune your guitar to standard tuning (E, A, D, G, B, E).
2. Strumming Pattern:
The basic strumming pattern for this song is D DU DDU. This means down-down up-down-down-up. You can also use a variation of this pattern, such as D DUDU DDU.
3. Chords:
The main chords used in this song are G, D, Em, C, and Am. Here are the finger positions for each chord:
- G: 2nd fret of the D string, 3rd fret of the G string, 3rd fret of the B string, 3rd fret of the high E string
- D: 2nd fret of the A string, 3rd fret of the D string, 2nd fret of the G string, open low E string
- Em: 0th fret of the A string, 2nd fret of the D string, 2nd fret of the G string, 0th fret of the B string
- C: 0th fret of the B string, 1st fret of the A string, 0th fret of the D string, 2nd fret of the G string
- Am: 0th fret of the G string, 2nd fret of the B string, 0th fret of the A string, 0th fret of the D string
4. Picking Pattern:
The song begins with a fingerpicking pattern that consists of alternating between the G string and the B string while plucking the D string with your thumb. Here is the pattern:
- Thumb: Play the 3rd fret of the D string
- Index finger: Play the 3rd fret of the G string
- Middle finger: Play the 2nd fret of the B string
*Repeat*
5. Putting it all together:
Once you have mastered the strumming pattern, the chords, and the picking pattern, you can start putting the song together. Start by playing the verse chords (G, D, Em, C) while strumming the basic pattern. Then, play the chorus chords (G, Am, D, G) while strumming the variation pattern. Finally, play the bridge chords (Em, Am, G, D, Em, Am, G) while fingerpicking the pattern.
6. Practice:
Practice playing the song slowly at first, focusing on getting the chords and strumming pattern right. As you become more comfortable with the song, you can start to increase the tempo. "Nights in White Satin" is not a difficult song to play on guitar, but it does take some practice to get the hang of the fingerpicking pattern. With a little practice, you'll be able to play this beautiful song and impress your friends and family.