How to Play "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison on Guitar - Beginner Tutorial

If you've always wanted to learn how to play "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison on the guitar, you're in the right place. In this beginner-friendly tutorial, Ellen will guide you through the chords and strumming patterns needed to play this iconic song.

Whether you're a novice guitarist or looking to expand your repertoire, this tutorial by for3v3rfaithful will help you master the classic ballad. So grab your guitar and let's get started!

Overview:

Before we delve into the tutorial, let's go over some key points. To play this song, you'll need to tune your guitar in a half-step down tuning. Don't worry if you're unfamiliar with this; Ellen will explain how to achieve it. Additionally, you won't need a capo to play it in the original key. This tutorial focuses on open chords, making it accessible to beginners. She will cover five chord shapes, two strumming patterns, and even offer some optional challenges for those seeking extra practice. So let's explore the chords required for "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."

Half Step Tuning & How to Play Chords:

Firstly, let's address the half-step down tuning. If you're unsure how to achieve this, She has a video tutorial specifically on this topic. Once your guitar is properly tuned, the strings will sound a half-step lower than standard tuning. The tuning will be E flat, A flat, D flat, G flat, B flat, and E flat.

Now, let's take a closer look at the chord shapes you'll need. Luckily, there are only five open chords used throughout the song. She explains each chord and demonstrates how they sound and look on the guitar.

• G Chord: 
  
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• C add 9 Chord:
  
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• D Chord:
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• E minor Chord:
  
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• C Chord:
  
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Strumming Patterns and Variations:

Once you've familiarized yourself with the chord shapes, Ellen demonstrates two basic strumming patterns.

• strumming pattern 1: ddddddddu
  
  
• strumming pattern 2: dd uud udu

Feel free to experiment with these strumming patterns and adapt them to your personal style. As you progress, you can incorporate additional variations, such as palm muting, fingerpicking, or adding dynamics, to make the song your own.

Chord progressions:

[intro]

G   Cadd9   G   Cadd9

[verses]

G   Cadd9   (x4)

D   C

[choruses]

G   Cadd9   G   Cadd9

G   D   C   G

G   C

[bridge]

Em   D   C   G   (x2)

Congratulations! You've learned how to play "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison on the guitar. By following this beginner-friendly tutorial, you've mastered the five essential chord shapes, explored two strumming patterns, and gained the tools to personalize your performance. Remember, practice makes perfect, so take your time to develop your skills and make the song uniquely yours.

Keep strumming and enjoy your musical journey!