Song Lesson: When I Come Around

We’ll be starting things off with a full performance of When I Come Around where you will be able to see and hear the multiple different guitar styles you will be learning in the tune. Keep a close eye on the text on the screen as it will indicate the guitar track currently being played.

In this video we'll be breaking When I Come Around down into simple guitar chords and patterns that you can play, even if you're a beginner. Everything I'm going to show you here will work well with the accurate guitar parts so that you can play along with the full band. The first will be the easiest version then we'll jump into a second rendition that will add a few more pieces and bring you one step closer to the authentic guitar part. Once you feel comfortable with this easier version, I encourage you to try to tackle some of the more sophisticated techniques in the accurate guitar parts as this is a great way to improve your skills.

In this video we will be practicing the easy guitar for When I Come Around. Remember to take advantage of tab-sync to ensure you're hitting the proper notes and, if you find the tune is a bit too fast for you, utilize the speed feature to slow things down, get your timing right, and then work your way up to the proper tempo.

In this video we will perform the tune When I Come Around in its entirety. Join the band and show off your chops using the techniques you've learned along the way.

Now it’s time to tackle When I Come Around's rhythm guitar. This is the version of the guitar part you will want to learn if you are playing the tune solo or in a band with only one guitar player.

In this video we will be practicing the rhythm guitar part for When I Come Around. Remember to take advantage of tab-sync to ensure you're hitting the proper notes and, if you find the tune is a bit too fast for you, utilize the speed feature to slow things down, get your timing right, and then work your way up to the proper tempo.