Moonshadow by Cat Stevens • Guitar Lesson with Simplified Intro Riff, Chords, and Strumming
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In today's lesson I'll teach you how to play Moonshadow, the Cat Stevens classic from 1971. This song may seem simple on the surface, but it's quite tricky in a few parts — the fingerstyle riff and quick chord changes in particular. But fear not, as I'll walk you through things step by step! I'll teach a few different shortcuts to help you get through the song while still capturing the essence of Cat Stevens' playing. Even if you're only looking for a campfire easy-strum version, I've got you covered. Let's get into it!
0:00 Lesson Overview
1:43 Verse
5:06 Chorus
9:07 Add'l Strumming Tips
17:00 Intro Riff - Basics
22:07 Intro Riff - Full Tab
28:47 Reimagined Intro Riff
29:41 Final Tips & Advice