![]() ![]() It makes these songs stand out from the pack. I love when singers and songwriters mix in this touch of jazz, especially in country music. This adds an element of jazz to the song where most pop or country tunes will use the flat 7th note. The C5 chord in this song is unique because it also includes a major 7 (the open B note). This note give the song it’s continuous chimey sound during the intro and verses! Also notice how that C5 chord includes your 4th finger on the 3rd fret. This will free up your first finger to hammer on the C note (or the 1st fret of your B string). You will want to play the root note and the third with your 2nd and 3rd fingers. Chord DiagramsĬheck out the chord diagrams below! Notice the fingering for the G and the C5 chords. And at the very end of the song, we add a 2 chord to the bridge or an Am. ![]() When you get to the chorus, you’ll throw in the 6 chord, or an Em. The 4 chord is a C chord, and the 5 chord is a D chord. By this logic the 1 chord is the G chord. So the first note of the G major scale is G, 2nd note is A, 3rd is B, 4th is C, 5th is D, 6th is E, 7th is F#, and the 8th is the octave G. To figure out what chords each number represents, you need to assign a number to each note of the G-major scale. In today’s example, we’re going to use the key of G since this matches the chord shapes we are using today. To determine what the chords are you just need to know what key you’re playing in. If you’re new to the Nashville numbering system, have no fear. When you get to the chorus, it changes to a 6-5-1, 4-5-1 pattern. Remember 1-4-5! It will also show up as 1-5-4! The intro follows a 1-4 progression, and the verses follow a 1-4-5-4 progression. Remember this progression! I can’t stress enough how pivotal it is to recognize this pattern in the music you’re learning. What’s great about learning how to play Starting Over is that it follows one of the most standard chord progressions in country music. How to Play the Chords for Starting Over Nashville Numbers Please also watch our YouTube video below! It maps out the song, and once you read this post, you can go straight to the video to practice! Also, if you’d like to purchase a copy of the sheet music that I made for this lesson, you can click here: ! It includes guitar tablature, chords, and lyrics! Anytime you purchase sheet music, you’re supporting what we do here at The Smelly Tele. These will be familiar chord shapes for beginner guitarists since no bar chords are required! Therefore, with a capo installed at the 3rd fret, Starting Over is played like make country songs using chord shapes from the key of G. Stapleton uses a capo at the third fret of the guitar for this song which changes the tuning from E Standard tuning to G standard tuning. Starting Over is in the key of Bb which may have beginners thinking, “Aw man, it’s going to require bar chords?” Good news for you! Mr. We will review a video lesson, look at some chord diagrams, and then put it all together with some lyrics. ![]() ![]() Today I’ll be teaching you how to play Starting Over. The lyrics are reflective and hopeful, and the chords are simple enough for a beginner to pick up. Chris Stapleton’s new album was released a bit over 2 weeks ago, and the title track, Starting Over, is guaranteed to be a big hit for him. ![]()
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