Bob Dylan Chords - Knockin On Heaven's Door
Bob Dylan Knockin On Heaven's Door is one of the most popular tunes of modern time. It's also one of the most popular songs for you to learn on acoustic guitar. It's simple yet fun and it doesn't get boring. The great thing about it is all you have to do is learn 4 chords (you probably know them anyway) and you are ready to rock!
G D A-7 and C are all you need for this song. You have probably seen Bob Dylan tabs that show the A-7 chord as an A-. If you listen you can hear Bob Dylan playing the note G on the first string 3rd fret on top of the A-. This is what makes it an A-7 chord. It is very often missed, but it's in there. Take a listen if you can't hear it in your head.
If you are just starting out on the acoustic guitar, try this tune. You will only have to learn the simple chords and come up with a really simple strum patter. I show new students to play it with a down down up down down up strum pattern. The counting would be 1 2 & 3 4&. It's simple and you will be able to play it great after only a few days of good practice.
It's also a great song if you are a more advanced student. I will have my students practice playing the song using 3 string triads up and down the entire neck. Using A- in place of the A-7. If you are at a point where you are working learning chords all over the neck, try this exercise. It's a great way to keep the triad practice from getting dull. Record yourself playing the open chords or have a friend play them while you practice you voicings running up and down the neck. Not to mention it's a great tune to improvise solos over.
So there are some ideas that both beginner and advanced students can use this song and other Bob Dylan tunes to learn and practice. Because the songs are so familiar and so good they will keep you motivated to practice. So go get a copy of Bob Dylan Knocking On Heavens Door and get practicing.
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