Playing the theme from The Last of Us on guitar is a great choice. It is a haunting, emotional song composed by Gustavo Santaolalla. It sounds amazing on an acoustic guitar. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you learn it. 🎸 The Basics Tuning: Use standard guitar tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E).
Style: You will use fingerpicking for this song. You do not need a pick.
The Beat: The song has a rolling, triplet feel (often in ⁄4 or ⁄8 time). Think of a “1-2-3, 1-2-3” count. 🛠️ Step 1: Set Up Your Picking Hand
Assign your fingers to specific strings to keep your playing smooth: Use your thumb for the lower, bass strings (E, A, and D). Use your index finger for the G string. Use your middle finger for the B string. Use your ring finger for the high E string. 🎼 Step 2: The Main Bass Line The song relies heavily on a moody bass pattern.
Start by practicing a slow, steady pulse on your low E string.
Keep the rhythm perfectly even. You can use a metronome to help stay on beat. 🎵 Step 3: The Haunting Melody
The main melody is played on the higher strings while the bass note rings out.
The Position: Many players start with their index finger on the 9th fret of the G string and a finger on the 11th fret of the D string.
The Roll: Pluck the notes in a rolling pattern. Go down and up the strings in order.
The Shift: The melody slowly moves down the fretboard. You will shift down to the 7th fret, then the 5th fret. 💥 Step 4: Add the Hammer-Ons
To make it sound like the game soundtrack, you need “hammer-ons”. Pluck a note on the 12th fret.
Quickly slam your next finger down onto the 14th fret without plucking again.
Pull your finger off quickly back to the 12th fret. This creates a smooth, fluid sound.
Watch these video tutorials to see exactly where to place your fingers and how to master the fingerpicking pattern: The Last Of Us Theme Guitar Tutorial – Guitar Lesson 913K views · 3 years ago YouTube · GuitarZero2Hero The Last of Us Theme Guitar Lesson + Tutorial 80K views · 3 years ago YouTube · Marty Music
Last of Us Theme Guitar Tutorial – Guitar Lessons with Stuart! 103K views · 1 year ago YouTube · Marin Music Center 💡 Tips for Success
Highlight the Melody: When reading a guitar tab, it can be hard to spot the main tune. Use a colored pencil to highlight the melody notes so you can play them a bit louder.
Take It Slow: Practice the finger shapes slowly before trying to play at full speed. If you want to dive deeper, let me know:
What is your guitar experience level (beginner or intermediate)? The Last Of Us Theme Guitar Tutorial – Guitar Lesson
The Last Of Us Theme Guitar Tutorial – Guitar Lesson |Fingerpicking + TAB| ▻ FREE Chord & Songwriting Guitar eBook YouTube·GuitarZero2Hero How to Play “The Last of Us” Theme on Guitar
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