Learn How To Play "Drive" by Incubus On Guitar!

In this guitar lesson, we'll learn how to play Drive by Incubus on acoustic guitar. Together, we'll explore the chords, strumming, and grooves behind this mega-popular 90s acoustic hit.

This song has two main sections - the riff and the bass. The riff is pretty simple to play, but there's a slight push rhythmic thing that might require some work. This lesson is great practice for intermediate Grade 5+ guitar players.

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Chord Progressions

Now, these chords might be tricky at first - maybe it's the first time you encounter some of them! We've got loads of chords going on here, including the E minor 9 and C major 7, and these aren't beginner chords for sure!

On top of that, the chord changes are tricky. So, if this is your first time encountering these chords, take your time and learn them in chunks. Once you're comfortable with each one, then put it all together.

Don't worry if you're struggling - it can be hard to learn something new! The good news is that the more chords you know, the more songs you'll be able to add to your repertoire.

🚨 If you feel like the chord progression is too tricky, take a breath and slow it down. Ease into it and take your time learning each part separately before adding all of the other pieces.

Extra Tips

Focus on getting that nice continuous motion with your strumming hand. You'll find that even if you're not playing each chord perfectly, getting that feeling of consistent movement helps you lock into the groove, which with practice will make this easier to play.

Keep your hand moving, and mute your strings to practice the strumming pattern. Remember: learning the guitar isn't easy, and this song is more complex than it sounds. If it takes you longer than you expected to learn it, don't give up!

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