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 sultans of swing tab 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 Sultans Of Swing Tab
- 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 sultans of swing tab. 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.


Colin Daniel… I have been playing for many, many years and I want you to know that you are one of the best musicians and have one of the best sounds going. You have the sound to go with moves… great sound! I would play a gig with you anytime and we would give new meaning to great music, especially, the blues, BB King, John Denver, Ray Sharp, and even Roy Orbison. I do Christian music now but I still play all the old stuff and many of it in my Church Concerts – Many Christians still like the good old music, even old <– Chuck Berry
You are one of the best!
Jimmy Burns
Hey Colin, Thank you for that Lesson. Sultans of Swing hapen’s to be one of my favorite’s. I need to learn it, thanks again you got me pointed in the right direction. I’d like to add to Mr.Jimmy Burns comment, sorry Jimmy I believe Colin is one of the best Guitar player’s I have had the pleasur of being taught. Colin, I said this before, and I mean it, “thank you for keeping it real”. your student Lee Hamilton (lh0652@hotmail.com
I liked the riff and will be getting after it. As someone trying to learn to play guitar, the hammer on, finger roll and finger muting will give me plenty to practice. Thanks for this post and keep them coming.Â
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Hey Colin, Great job sounds great good for practice take care my friend.
Hello Colin, I love the lead part great for the guys to work on the other things that you talked about
keep it up take care my friend.