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A guitar tutorial on how to play the song “Story of My Life” by One Direction.
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Introduction
Story of My Life is a song by the British-Irish boy band One Direction. The song was released on November 28, 2013, as the second single from their third studio album, Midnight Memories (2013). Story of My Life is a folktune-inspired power ballad with vibrant instrumentation. The uptempo beat lulls listeners into a false sense of security before climaxing in the powerful chorus.
One Direction guitarist Liam Payne arranged the song with John Ryan, Julian Bunetta and Jamie Scott, who also produced it. “Story of My Life” is written in the key of E major with an approximate tempo of 84 beats per minute. Members Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles also play guitar in the song.
What You’ll Need
To play Story of My Life on guitar, you will need an acoustic guitar, a guitar pick, and a basic understanding of chords. If you do not know how to read guitar tablature, now would be a good time to learn. You can find plenty of tutorials online.
How to Play the Chords
The first thing you need to do is learn the chords. The chords for this song are A, D, E, and G. You can find these chords on a guitar by looking at the strings. The A string is the 5th string from the top, the D string is the 4th string from the top, the E string is the 3rd string from the top, and the G string is the 2nd string from the top. To play a chord, you simply strum all of the strings at once. When you strum all of the strings, make sure that your hand is in a position so that you are not muting any of the strings. You can find a diagram of how to play each chord below.
A chord
D chord
E chord
G chord
Once you know how to play all of the chords, you can begin playing the song. The order of the chords in this song is A, D, E, G, A, D, E.
How to Play the Melody
To play the melody of “Story of My Life,” start by playing the G, D, and Em chords in succession. Then, add in the C chord. strum each chord 4 times before moving on to the next one. The melody of the song starts on beat 4 of the G chord, so make sure to come in on time!
How to Put it All Together
Playing the guitar can be a very rewarding experience. The Story of My Life by the great rock band, Nirvana is a perfect song for beginners to learn. It is important to learn the chords and how to change between them before trying to play the song. The following will provide step-by-step instructions on how to play Story of My Life by Nirvana on guitar.
To begin, put your right hand in the middle of the neck and place your left hand in the middle of the strings. Use your left hand to pluck the string while holding down the string with your right hand. For this song, you will be using an E minor chord, a D chord, and a G chord. To play an E minor chord, hold down the second fret on the sixth string with your left hand and pluck the string with your right hand. To play a D chord, hold down the second fret on the fifth string with your left hand and pluck the string with your right hand. To play a G chord, hold down the third fret on the low E string with your left hand and pluck the string with your right hand.
Once you have learned how to play these chords, you can begin practicing them in succession. The order of chords for this song is E minor, D, G, E minor. When you feel comfortable playing these chords in succession, you can begin strumming them in time with the music. Start by strumming down from the fifth string four times for each chord. As you get better at playing story of my life on guitar, you can experiment with different strumming patterns
Tips and Tricks
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, learning how to play Story of My Life on guitar can be a challenge. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you nail this song.
First, take some time to learn the basic chords. Once you have those down, you can start working on the strumming pattern. It’s important to get the rhythm down before you start adding in the melodies.
Once you have the chords and strumming pattern down, you can start working on the melodies. The main melody is played on the second string, so start by getting comfortable with that note. Then, you can begin adding in the other notes from the melody.
Finally, once you have all of the pieces together, it’s time to practice putting it all together. Start by playing the chords slowly, and then gradually increase the tempo. As you get more comfortable with the song, you can start adding in your own personal flourishes and embellishments.
Conclusion
That’s it! You now know how to play “Story of My Life” on guitar. Practice makes perfect, so keep at it and soon you’ll be able to play the song flawlessly. Thanks for reading, and enjoy!
Further Resources
If you want to learn how to play Story of My Life on Guitar, there are a few things you’ll need to do. First, you’ll need to find a guitar that’s comfortable for you to play. You can either purchase one or rent one from a music store. Second, you’ll need to purchase a guitar instructional book or online tutorial that can teach you the basics of playing guitar. Finally, you’ll need to practice regularly so that you can learn the chords and melodies needed to play the song.
Credits
“Story of My Life” is a song recorded by English-Irish boy band One Direction. It was released on 28 October 2013 in Ireland and the United Kingdom, and debuted at number one on the Irish Singles Chart and the UK Singles Chart. The song was co-written by band members Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, Julian Bunetta and Jamie Scott.
About the Author
My name is Matt and I’ve been playing guitar for over 10 years. I’ve been writing songs and recording them for just as long. I’ve taught myself how to play by ear, which means I can listen to a song and figure out how to play it on guitar without having to read music.
I started this website because I want to share my love of music with other guitarists. I’ve created easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorials for each of the songs on my website. My goal is to help you learn how to play the songs you love so that you can express yourself through music.
