{"id":7184,"date":"2023-02-16T12:56:51","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T12:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bandmag.com\/?p=7184"},"modified":"2023-02-16T14:12:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T14:12:46","slug":"how-to-play-old-macdonald-on-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bandmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-play-old-macdonald-on-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Old MacDonald on Guitar (The Easiest Way)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you want to know how to play Old MacDonald on guitar<\/strong>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old MacDonald is one of the most beloved kids’ songs. It’s been around for ages and is still sung today by children and adults alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But did you know you can play this classic tune on guitar? With just a few simple chords, you can strum your way through this timeless folk tune! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s take a look at how to play Old MacDonald on guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Play Old MacDonald on Guitar <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chords Used in the Song<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The song only requires four chords: A major, D major, E minor, and G major<\/strong>. If you’re a beginner guitarist, don’t worry\u2014these chords are pretty easy to learn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find tutorials for each chord online or ask someone who plays guitar for help. Once you have these chords down, you can begin playing the song!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strums and Tempo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The song’s tempo should be fairly slow; think about it like a lullaby or a nursery rhyme. The strums should also be gentle and light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since this is such an iconic song, it deserves to be played with care and respect. Take your time as you learn how to play it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The lyrics of this traditional folk tune go something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Old MacDonald had a farm \/ Ee-i-ee-i-o \/ And on his farm he had some cows \/ Ee-i-ee-i-o \/ With a moo moo here and a moo moo there \/ Here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo \/ Old MacDonald had farm \/ Ee-i-ee-i-o!”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You get the idea \u2013 keep repeating the same verse repeatedly with different animals until you get to the end!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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