{"id":7487,"date":"2023-03-04T16:25:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-04T16:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bandmag.com\/?p=7487"},"modified":"2023-03-04T18:38:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-04T18:38:13","slug":"shawn-mendes-stitches-chords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bandmag.com\/how-to\/shawn-mendes-stitches-chords\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Shawn Mendes Stitches Chords"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re a fan of Shawn Mendes and his music, you’re probably familiar with his hit song “Stitches.” The catchy lyrics and upbeat rhythm have made it one of the most popular songs by the singer-songwriter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you play those iconic shawn mendes stitches chords<\/strong>? Let’s look at how to uncover the chords to “Stitches”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Play Shawn Mendes Stitches Chords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chord Progression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The legendary “Stitches” chord progression is G \u2013 D\/F# \u2013 Em7 \u2013 Cadd9<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this might seem intimidating, it’s pretty simple! Start by playing a regular G major chord, then move your finger up two strings and down a fret (which will give you a D\/F#). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, move your finger up two more strings and back one fret (giving you an Em7) followed by three more strings up and down one fret (which provides you with the Cadd9). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This simple four-chord progression is repeated throughout the entire song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternate Strumming Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you have learned the chords for “Stitches,” next comes learning an alternate strumming pattern for each chord. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try using eighth notes instead of quarter notes when strumming each chord to keep things interesting. Eighth notes are faster than quarter notes and can help give your cover of “Stitches” some added flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, try varying your strumming pattern within each chord by alternating between downstrokes and upstrokes to make things sound more dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extras Flair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 Lastly, if you want to add some extra flair to your rendition of “Stitches”, consider adding in some additional guitar parts or vocal harmonies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, during the song’s bridge, there is an electric guitar solo that helps build into the chorus section – feel free to play around with different ideas here! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, singing along with Shawn Mendes’s vocals can be fun too! Try accompanying yourself with vocal harmonies or just singing with Shawn for added texture and complexity in your cover version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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