Few songs are as instantly recognizable as Oasis’s Wonderwall. From the moment that iconic acoustic guitar intro begins, you’re transported back to the 90s, filled with the emotional resonance of Britpop.
The intro to Wonderwall is deceptively simple but incredibly effective. It sets the mood for the entire song and is a great showcase for acoustic guitar technique.
What makes it special is its combination of easy-to-learn chords and a strumming pattern that gives the song its driving energy.
- Capo Placement: The song uses a capo on the second fret.
- Chord Progressions: The song revolves around a few basic chords—Em7, G, Dsus4, and A7sus4.
- Strumming Pattern: One of the keys to playing Wonderwall is mastering its distinct strumming rhythm. The video includes the downstroke and upstroke strum pattern that creates the unmistakable flow.
- Timing and Feel: More than just playing the right chords, capturing the feel of Wonderwall is essential. Put the video on loop to play along.
This tutorial is ideal for beginners, as the song’s chords are fairly easy to pick up. But intermediate players will also benefit from refining their strumming technique.
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