Dance The Night Away CHORDS (The Mavericks) beginner guitar lesson

In this guitar lesson were going to learn a The Mavericks song, Dance The Night Away.

Chords: D | A

D A easy guitar song chords for begginers

A fantastic song for beginners, it's only got two chords.

Guitar lesson Dance The Night Away CHORDS (The Mavericks)

The strumming pattern for "Dance the Night Away" by The Mavericks, as explained in the transcription, is designed to be beginner-friendly. Here's a detailed breakdown of the strumming pattern and tips provided by Justin:

Basic Strumming Pattern:

1. Start Simple:
   • Begin with simple four down strums per bar (D chord for one bar, then A chord for one bar).
   • Strum down on beats 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Key Points for Beginners:

• Consistent Strumming: Keep your strumming hand moving consistently without pausing between chord changes.
• No Stopping: Avoid stopping to move your fingers between chords. Practice keeping the rhythm steady, even if the chords sound a bit sloppy initially.
• Chord Changes: Practice changing between D and A chords smoothly. Use exercises like one-minute changes to improve speed and fluidity.

Intermediate Strumming Pattern:

1. Even Eighth Notes:
   • Once comfortable with the basic pattern, move to even eighth notes: down-up-down-up-down-up-down-up (counted as "one and two and three and four and").
   • Maintain this pattern consistently for each chord (D and A).

Handling Chord Changes:

• Open Strings: During the transition from one chord to another, the last up strum before the chord change can be played with open strings. This happens naturally and is acceptable in most strumming patterns.

Accenting:

1. Accenting the Backbeat:
   • To add dynamics, accent beats 2 and 4 slightly harder than the others.
   • This creates a more engaging and rhythmic feel.

Advanced Tips:

• Relaxation: Ensure your arms and shoulders are relaxed while playing. This helps maintain a fluid and smooth strumming motion.
• Jam with Others: If possible, practice with another guitarist. One can play the basic pattern while the other experiments with different patterns, such as offbeats.

Offbeat Strumming:

1. Offbeat Strumming:
   • One guitarist can play on the offbeats (up strums on "and" counts): one and two and three and four and.

By following these steps and practicing regularly, you can master the strumming pattern for "Dance the Night Away" and enhance your overall guitar playing skills.

If you need the lyrics and chords (with A7 chord instead of A) you can see also:

Dance The Night Away CHORDS and LYRICS by The Mavericks


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