Moonshadow by Cat Stevens • Guitar Lesson with Simplified Intro Riff, Chords, and Strumming

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In today's lesson I'll teach you how to play Moonshadow, the Cat Stevens classic from 1971. This song may seem simple on the surface, but it's quite tricky in a few parts - the fingerstyle riff and quick chord changes in particular. But fear not, as I'll walk you through things step by step! I'll teach a few different shortcuts to help you get through the song while still capturing the essence of Cat Stevens' playing. Even if you're only looking for a campfire easy-strum version, I've got you covered. Let's get into it!
- 0:00 Lesson Overview
- 1:43 Verse
- 5:06 Chorus
- 9:07 Add'l Strumming Tips
- 17:00 Intro Riff - Basics
- 22:07 Intro Riff - Full Tab
- 28:47 Reimagined Intro Riff
- 29:41 Final Tips & Advice

[@bluestarinn]

Great choice of song Dave! I love the way you start off with a easy version first then into a more in depth version.Can't wait to get stuck into this classic song and download your playnotes.

[@drunkviggo7263]

This is awesome.

[@andal7404]

You might find the pickup made for the GS-Mini useful.

[@uspsdaveable]

never thought about this song till your video popped up , pretty cool, a bit tricky but not difficult . curious as to what kind of Taylor your playing, oh and I've subscribed too

[@AlDano]

Can you please do Crazy Love by Poco?

[@saoudyahya]

this make me pick up th guitar again .