If you want to play this song on guitar...

All you need is just a little patience!

In this lesson, we'll learn how to play the classic rock ballad Patience by Guns n Roses on the guitar. We'll explore a simple version with chords and techniques perfect for Grade 3+ guitar players.

That's right - even beginner guitarists can play this song!

🚨 This lesson has three parts! If you want to learn the whole tune, check out the guitar solo and how to add embellishments with rhythmic tricks.

Now let's grab our guitar and get stuck in for Part 1 of this mini guitar series.

JustinGuitar - Patience Lesson Part 1

There's a few guitar playing in the original recording. This easy version will combine all of these guitar parts.

You won't need any barre chords to play this song until the end when you encounter an F chord. Other than that, all you need to play Patience are simple, easy open chords.

💡 Learn this song in sections. Slow things down if you need. Once it feels good, increase your tempo until you reach the original recording's speed.

The chord sequence is straightforward. Check out the video close-up for chords variations - they can level up your guitar sound. You'll notice some flick-off happening in there too. This technique involves lifting your finger and flicking it back to that note.

Arpeggio Picking Style

You'll encounter some arpeggio picking in this Guns N' Roses tune. If you're a beginner guitarist, it might be the first time you run into this! Instead of strumming the chords, arpeggios means you're picking one string at a time.

Don't worry if you find this tricky! It's an advanced technique, and you can get away playing this song without them. If you want to keep it simple - stick to standard strumming.

💡 Arpeggio picking tip: keep your hand moving like if you're playing standard strumming.

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