This is one of those songs every guitarist should know. In this lesson, I’ll show you exactly how to play it — the chords, the rhythm, and any little details that make it sound right.
How to Play It
This bad moon rising guitar lesson is one you’ll want to come back to. The video covers the specific finger positions and chord shapes you’ll need. Colin walks through each shape carefully, showing exactly where your fingers go on the fretboard. If you’re following along, keep your guitar handy and pause as needed — the positions will click faster when you can see and try them at the same time.
The concepts covered here build on each other, so take your time with the early material before moving ahead. A solid foundation makes everything that follows easier to learn and more musical to play.
Tips for Bad Moon Rising Guitar
- Listen to the original recording several times to internalize the feel
- Break the song into sections and learn each one separately
- Pay attention to the strumming pattern — it’s often what makes the song recognizable
- Play along with the recording once you’ve got the basics down
Keep At It
That covers the essentials of bad moon rising guitar. Grab your guitar, work through it at your own pace, and stick with it. Consistent practice always pays off. I’ll see you in the next lesson.
You don’t really explain the strum pattern or show close ups, do your lessons show these? Thanks
This particular lesson was meant to teach the lead part to the song – as mentioned in the title. For the chords, try this lesson: https://www.riffninja.com/bad-moon-arising-chords/