{"id":7280,"date":"2023-02-23T13:15:42","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T13:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bandmag.com\/?p=7280"},"modified":"2023-03-03T11:21:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T11:21:23","slug":"how-to-play-anchor-on-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bandmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-play-anchor-on-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Anchor on Guitar (Simple Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you wondering how to play Anchor on guitar<\/strong>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning to play the guitar is an incredibly rewarding experience. Being able to strum along with your favorite songs or create your very own tunes is different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a complete beginner just getting started or a seasoned guitarist looking to expand your skillset, playing Anchor on guitar can be a fun and satisfying challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me show you how to do it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Play Anchor on Guitar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chords in Anchor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anchor is a song by the alternative rock band Breaking Benjamin that uses some standard chords and more complex ones. The main chords used throughout the song are A# (A sharp), D# (D sharp), G# (G sharp), and C# (C sharp)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These chords are called “power chords” because they are often used in rock music to add power and energy to a song. They also tend to be easier for beginners since they only require two fingers instead of three or four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finger Placement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know which notes you will play, let’s talk about finger placement. For A# and D#, place your first finger on the third fret of the sixth string and your second finger on the fourth fret of the fifth string.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For G#, put your first finger on the sixth fret of the fifth string and your second finger on the seventh fret of the fourth string. Finally, for C#, place your first finger on the eighth fret of the fourth string and your second finger on the ninth fret of the third string. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may seem difficult at first but keep practicing these chords until you have them memorized!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing Along with Breaking Benjamin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve got these chords down, it’s time to start playing along with Breaking Benjamin! Begin by strumming each chord four times before switching to another one, except for C#, which should only be strummed twice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember not to strum too hard \u2013 this isn’t metal music! You want these cords to sound soft and smooth without any rough edges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you reach the chorus section of “Anchor,” switch back and forth between A# and G# while keeping a steady rhythm; this will help create a powerful dynamic contrast between sections, which many great songs have in common!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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