How to Play "Crash" on Acoustic Guitar

Once you have begun playing the guitar and practicing on a regular basis, you need to add some songs to your practice repertoire. Try "Crash" by Dave Matthews Band. The song has a slow tempo and is simple, since its entire melody is based on just a few chords. It is intermediate in level, but you can get it with practice.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Begin with a G sharp. Play this with the third finger on the fourth fret.

2. Play an A next with the second finger on the third string, second fret.

3. Play a B with the fourth string, pressing down the fourth fret with your pinky finger.

4. Pluck an A. This is played open on the A string. This one note needs to be distinctly plucked to set it apart from the other notes.

5. Strum all of the other strings. Hear a noticeable difference in the sounds between the plucking and strumming. The strings that are strummed sound much more open, while the plucked bass string sound more muted.

6. Finish the chorus with a D chord without the bottom E string on the word "me" at the end of the chorus. You first finger should be on an F sharp for this chord. Move back to the G chord progression with the words "come into you."

7. Put all of the chords together to create the melody for Dave Matthews Band's "Crash." It helps to have a copy of the song to listen to while you are recreating the sound.