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The Wheels on the Bus (piano notes with letters)

"Rain Rain Go Away" Easy Piano Tutorial

Rain Rain Go Away (piano notes with letters)

Learn the Alphabet Song Easily with This Piano Tutorial

The Alphabet Song (piano notes letters)

Easy Piano Tutorial: 'Happy Birthday' with My Music Workshop

Happy Birthday (piano notes with letters)

Beginner's Piano Tutorial: Mary Had a Little Lamb (one hand with letters)

Welcome to this beginner's piano tutorial for "Mary Had a Little Lamb"! In this lesson, we'll learn how to play this classic nursery rhyme using just one hand - the right hand. If you're new to playing the piano, don't worry! This tutorial will guide you step by step, making it easy to follow along and play the song.

How to Play 'The Farmer in the Dell' on Guitar: A Step-by-Step Guide

 "The Farmer in the Dell" is a traditional children's song that originated in England and has been popularized in the United States. It is often sung as a game, with children forming a circle and acting out the characters in the song. 

The song tells the story of a farmer and his various interactions with other characters in the farm, such as a mouse, a cat, and a dog.

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To play this tablature, you will need a stringed instrument such as a guitar or a ukulele. Here are the steps to play "The Farmer in the Dell":

1. Start by placing your fingers on the appropriate strings and frets as indicated by the numbers in the tablature. For the first line of the tablature, place your index finger on the first fret of the D string (fourth string) and your middle finger on the second fret of the G string (third string).


2. Pluck the D string with your index finger and let it ring out.


3. Pluck the G string twice with your middle finger.


4. Place your ring finger on the third fret of the B string (second string) and pluck it once with your ring finger


5. Lift your ring finger off the B string and pluck the open G string twice with your middle finger.


6. Place your ring finger back on the third fret of the B string and pluck it once with your ring finger.


7. Lift your ring finger off the B string and pluck the open G string twice with your middle finger.


8. Place your ring finger back on the third fret of the B string and pluck it once with your ring finger.


9. Lift your ring finger off the B string and pluck the open G string twice with your middle finger.


10. For the second line of the tablature, place your index finger on the third fret of the B string and your middle finger on the first fret of the high E string (first string).


11. Pluck the B string twice with your middle finger.


12. Pluck the B string three times with your index finger.


13. Place your index finger on the second fret of the G string and pluck it once with your index finger.


14. Lift your index finger off the G string and pluck the open D string once with your index finger.


15. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to play the last two notes of the tablature.

Repeat these steps to play "The Farmer in the Dell" in its entirety. With practice, you will be able to play the tablature smoothly and accurately..

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These are the easiest lullabies on guitar that you can start learning today!

As a guitar teacher, I understand that learning the guitar can be a challenging task, especially for beginners. However, learning lullabies on guitar is a great way to start playing and building your skills.

In this article, I will guide you through some of the easiest lullabies on guitar that you can start learning today.

Super Mario Bros Theme Song TAB Acoustic Lesson Beginners

These videos helped me a lot to learn to play the Super Mario Bros Theme Song in a really easy way, so I share with you.

Pause the videos and practice each section till you've got it. A lot of this is repetition.

It might seem more complicated than it really is at first. Enjoy!

We Wish You a Merry Christmas CHORDS guitar lesson EASY

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" dates back as far as the 16th Century, but little else is known about the song's origin. 

The carol is popular in modern times as a traditional sing-along in both religious and community gatherings. Its lyrics emphasize that its significant to both Christmas and the new year.

Strumming Pattern for Joy to the World CHORDS Beginner guitar lesson

Joy to the Worlds (strumming pattern)

"Joy to the World" is considered by many as the theme song to the Christmas season, a keynote to the religious community. The hymn is meant as a reminder that the holidays are a time for togetherness and goodwill to men. The song's lyrics were written by Isaac Watts in 1719, which were later added to the melody composed by Lowell Mason.

Strumming Pattern for Silent Night CHORDS Beginner guitar lesson

"Silent Night" is another timeless lullaby with religious significance. The song, originally titled "Stille Nacht," was written by Franz Gruber (music) and an Austrian priest named Josef Mohr (words).

Strumming Pattern for My Bonnie CHORDS Beginner guitar lesson

In this guitar lesson we are going to learn how to play My Bonnie.

Chords: D | G | A

I've Been Working on the Railroad TAB (Guitar for beginners)

The song "I've Been Working On The Railroad" is an old American folk song by anonymous author, world famous and widely used to perform before a children's audience.

In this lesson you will find the tablature in Spanish guitar. (Includes chord names):

(See How to read tabs).

I've Been Working on the Railroad Easy notes

In the image below you will find the complete tablature:

Lyrics

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Yankee Doodle Easy guitar Tab Beginners

The following videos are tutorials of the Yankee Doodle song with melody and chords on acoustic guitar or classical guitar.


This theme is a classic of American folk and thanks to cartoon series and Hollywood movies is known in many parts of the world.

It is said that originally this song was sung by the English officers to make fun of the Yankees.

 (See How to read tabs).

Melody (easy notes) with TABs for beginners

In the following image the tablature that shows us how to play Yankee Doodle in acoustic guitar (melody).

Song Chords (with graphics and names)

Chords: C - G - Am7 - F - D7 - G7




Finally, a video with the complete lyrics:

Lyrics of the song:

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Lullaby (Brahms) Cradle Song GUITAR TAB

One of the best known songs is Lullaby of the German composer Johannes Brahms. Listening to it may even make you drowsy.

This is Wiegenlied op. 49 No. 4, which in English is known as Lullaby.

Here are 2 tablatures: The first one is super easy for beginners, and the second one requires a bit more guitar skills but it's still quite simple. There are also some video tutorials below.

 (See How to read tabs).

Cradle song EASY TAB:

Cradle Song (TAB) Beginners to Intermediate on Acoustic Guitar:

To view or download the tablature follow the following link

(See also Easy Songs to play on Guitar)


If you are looking for Brahms lullaby guitar chords you can go to ultimate guitar. Basically the lullaby chord progression is G, D7 and C: Lullaby - Cradle Song Chords by Johannes Brahms 

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Oh! Susanna GUITAR TAB beginners

This is a traditional American song with a simple and catchy melody, so it is suitable for a children's audience.


The author of Oh! Susanna was Stephen Foster back in 1848.


With this tutorial from youtube user Vitaly Krivenko you can learn the notes. It has the tablature and the names of the chords at the top.

 (See How to read tabs).

Easy notes of Oh! Susanna Beginner level (with tabs)

In the image below you will find the complete tablature:

The lyrics can be read in this other video along with the music.

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Pink Panther Theme song on guitar with TABs

Welcome back to the blog. In this lesson we're going to learn how to play the theme from The Pink Panther on four strings.

This particular song is quite complicated if you are a beginner, so be patient and enjoy the learning process.

Teacher: Andrew Keppie (kidsguitarzone.com)

 (See How to read tabs).



(Go to minute 1:22)

PDF with tabs available in archive.org / kidsguitarzone

(See also Easy Songs to play on Guitar)

Andrew Keppie Biography (from www.kidsguitarzone.com)

Andrew Keppie began playing guitar at age 12, performed his first gig at 15 and completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Music / Graduate Diploma of Education at 22.

Since then he has performed with a wide variety of artists around the world, including performances in Japan, USA, Netherlands, UK, Singapore and Australia.

He has played numerous festivals, both in Australia and internationally, made numerous television appearances and performed on over 100 recording sessions.

Andrew is also an accredited teacher with the Queensland Department of Education, in addition to conducting a private guitar tuition practice north of Brisbane. Some of his career highlights include:

Andrew Keppie with Delta Goodrem

2011 – Broadway, 42ndst, season performances with RAW Dance Company’s “Untapped” at the New Victory Theatre. Described by The New York Times as having: “Untrammeled energy!”

2008 – Performing recording sessions in Nashville Tennessee with artists such as Rebecca Lynn Howard.

2007 – Recording his first solo album: Kep Andrews “New Wings” in Cologne, Germany and Los Angeles.

2005 – Lead guitarist with Delta Goodrem as part of her national Australian “Visualise” tour.

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Old Macdonald Had a Farm GUITAR TAB beginners

One more easy children's song for beginners. Old Mac Donald Had A Farm ...

If you are looking for simple melodies in this video you can find the easy guitar notes of Old Mac Donald song.

This tutorial includes the tablature for playing it in one string (the first one, E). (See How to read tabs).

It is helpful for children and for beginners in general. The tutorial includes lyrics.

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If you already play chords you are able to follow this lesson with all chord names of the folk song.

Easy Chords for Old Macdonald Had a Farm

Chords: G - C - D7

(See also Easy Songs to play on Guitar)

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Interesting facts about Old Macdonald Had a Farm

"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" is a popular children's song that has been enjoyed by generations of kids around the world. Here are some interesting facts about the song:

1. The song's origins can be traced back to the 1800s, when it was known as "Old Macdougal Had a Farm." The melody and lyrics were likely passed down through oral tradition, and the song gradually evolved over time.


2. The modern version of the song that is familiar to most people was first published in 1917 in the book "Tommy's Tunes," which contained many popular children's songs of the era.


3. The song's simple, repetitive lyrics and catchy melody make it easy for children to learn and sing along to. It also teaches them about different animals and the sounds they make, which is an important part of early childhood education.


4. "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" has been translated into many different languages and has become a beloved children's song around the world. It is often used in preschools, daycare centers, and other educational settings to help children learn about animals and animal sounds.


5. The song has also been adapted and parodied many times over the years. Some popular variations include "Old MacDonald Had a Zoo," "Old MacDonald Had a Truck," and "Old MacDonald Had a Haunted House."

Overall, "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" is a classic children's song that has stood the test of time. Its simple yet catchy melody and educational lyrics continue to entertain and educate children around the world.