How to Play Uptown Funk on Guitar

A beginner’s guide to playing Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars on guitar. You’ll learn the chords, strumming pattern, and how to play the melody.

Choose the right guitar

In order to play Uptown Funk on guitar, you’ll need to choose the right guitar. There are many different types of guitars, but for this song you’ll need an electric guitar. You can use an acoustic guitar if you prefer, but it won’t have the same sound.

Now that you have your guitar, it’s time to learn the chords. The main chords used in Uptown Funk are E minor, G major, and D major. These are all fairly easy chords to play, so don’t worry if you’re just starting out.

Once you’ve got the chords down, it’s time to start strumming. The best way to get the rhythm down is to listen to the song and strum along. Just keep your hand moving up and down in time with the music and you’ll be playing Uptown Funk in no time!

Learn the chords

Uptown Funk is a fun and catchy song that is perfect for the guitar. The song has a great beat and is easy to play. The only difficult part of the song is the solo, but even that can be learned with a little practice.

The first thing you need to do to play Uptown Funk on guitar is to learn the chords. The chords for the song are C, D, E7, and A7. These are all fairly simple chords that any beginner guitarist should know how to play. If you don’t know how to play these chords, there are plenty of tutorials online that can help you out.

Once you know the chords, you need to learn the rhythm of the song. The rhythm of Uptown Funk is fairly easy to understand once you listen to the song a few times. Once you understand the rhythm, it will be much easier to play the song on guitar.

The last thing you need to do before you can start playing Uptown Funk on guitar is to practice the solo. The solo is not necessary to play the song, but it does add a lot of flavor to it. If you want to learn how to play the solo, there are plenty of tutorials online that can help you out. With a little practice, you should be able to play Uptown Funk on guitar like a pro in no time!

Put it all together

Now that you know the chords and the strumming pattern, you can put it all together and play the full song. Start by playing the chords in time with the song, and then add in the strumming pattern. If you need help, watch the video below or have a look at the tablature.

Once you’ve got the hang of it, try playing along with the recording. Remember to keep your strumming hand moving even when you’re not playing any notes, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different strumming patterns.