How to Play Classical Gas on Guitar
A step by step guide on how to play Classical Gas on guitar.
Open position E minor chord
Start by placing your middle finger on the second fret of the low E string. Next, place your index finger on the first fret of the A string. Finally, place your ring finger on the second fret of the high E string. This will give you an E minor chord in open position.
Barre chords
Barre chords are a type of guitar chord in which one or more fingers are used to press down multiple strings across the guitar neck. Barre chords are typically used in rock and pop music.
Barre chords can be difficult for beginners to learn, but they are an essential part of playing guitar. In this lesson, we will learn how to play a basic A minor barre chord. This chord can be used in many songs, including the popular song “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams.
To play this chord, we will use our first finger to press down all six strings at the fifth fret. Then, we will use our second finger to press down the fourth string at the seventh fret. Next, our third finger will press down the third string at the seventh fret. Finally, our pinky finger will press down the first string at the fifth fret.
If you find this chord too difficult to play, you can try using a capo on the first fret. This will make the chord easier to play as it will be in a different position on the neck.
The melody
To play the melody of Classical Gas on guitar, you will need to use a combination of whole, half, and quarter notes. The first measure is mostly whole notes, with a few half notes thrown in. The second measure is a mix of whole and quarter notes, while the third measure is mostly quarter notes. You can find the full tabs for the melody below.
The ending
At the end of the song, you will need to switch back to your D minor chord. To do this, simply place your second finger on the fifth fret of the low E string. Your first finger should still be on the second fret of the A string and your third finger should be on the third fret of the D string. You can then strum all six strings together.
