Learn How to Play "Live Forever" by Oasis on the Guitar

In this lesson, we'll learn how to play Live Forever by Oasis on the guitar. This is a fantastic song to learn, especially for beginners, as it features straightforward chords and a simple rhythm you can adjust to your skill level.

Let's Start with the Verse

One of the great things about Live Forever is that the guitar and vocals kick off at the same time - there's no intro to worry about! The verse follows a repeating chord sequence that's easy to master with some practice. We start with a G chord for a whole bar before moving onto a D chord for another full bar and then an A minor for one bar. This is followed by two beats on C and two beats on D. This sequence is repeated once more before we move into the chorus.

Moving on to the Chorus

The chorus of this Oasis classic begins with an E minor for a whole bar. Then, when the falsetto part kicks in–who would believe one of Oasis's most popular songs features such a high falsetto bit!–we transition to an F major nine chord. If you're just starting out and find the F major nine a bit tricky, you can also play it as an F major seven. In fact, it's common to see it played this way, and it doesn't make the song any less enjoyable to play or listen to!

The Whole Song

Once you've mastered the verse and chorus, you've got the whole song down! The sequences for both are very similar, making it easy to remember. I always recommend writing out a cheat sheet where you jot down the chords and how many times to play each sequence. This makes it much simpler to remember and practice the song.

Let's Play the Song

With the chords under our belts, it's time to play the song from the top. Remember, the melody and the strumming happen at the same time, so keep that in mind as we begin with the G chord. As you play, you'll notice that getting the strumming right greatly affects how the song sounds. It's officially a 16th-note strumming pattern, but don't worry if you're not there yet - you can also count it as an 8th-note strumming pattern, which is simpler to master.

An important thing to note is to keep your hand moving continuously–this is key to all strumming patterns. Once you've got the basic pattern down, you can start adding extra bits to give the song more life and make it sound like the record.

Wrapping Up

That's about it! Live Forever is a fun and easy song to play, and it's a great one to play along with the record. It's a cracking song for beginners, so have fun with it, and remember, practice makes permanent!

Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Watch the video of Live Forever to see these tips and techniques in action! And remember, you're not alone on your guitar journey - keep practicing, stay positive, and you'll be playing like a pro in no time!

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