5 Nursery Rhymes with 2 Chords & 1 Strum Pattern

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In this lesson, we're going to learn 5 children's nursery rhymes, all with only 2 chords and the same strum pattern. The 5 songs are:

  • Row, Row, Row Your Boat
  • Wheels On The Bus
  • Mary Had A Little Lamb
  • The Farmer and The Dell
  • London Bridge

For all 5 songs we'll be using the G and D/F#m chords from the G chord family. I'll be using the capo on the 3rd fret for 2 of the songs, to make it easier for me to sing. This is completely optional.

If you'd like to learn the chords I used for this song, check out this tutorial:

STRUM PATTERN

The strum pattern for this song is super simple. All 4 songs are in 4/4 time, so the 4 beats can be broken down as follows:

D  /  D  /  D  /  D U

One down strum per beat with an upstrum at the end of the measure, between the 4th & 1st beats.

I hope you enjoy!

How To Change Guitar Strings

In this lesson, I'm going to show you how to change your guitar strings.

STRINGS

For strings, I recommend D'addario brand. If you're a beginner guitarist, then you'll want to go with the light or extra light gage, which are easier on your fingers. Also, if you can get them "coated", it'll make it that much easier to play.

TOOLS

For tools, you need something to unwind the tuners, pop out your pegs, and cut the access string. The "Jim Dunlop" winder does 2 out of 3, winding the tuners and popping the pegs. You can always use wire clippers from your toolbox to cut the string if you want to stay cheap. This winder's only about $1. You can also get a 3 in 1; winder, popper, and clipper, but the price will jump to around $15.

TIPS

Be sure you're using the right string! Follow the color coded guide on your string's packaging.

Be sure that the brass stub at the end of your string ends up pressing against the side of your peg and not underneath. If it's under, it'll push up on your peg as you tighten the string, causing it to go out of tune.

  • Give your string 2 fingers worth of slack, to make sure you get a couple of loops around the tuning nut.
  • Wind your strings so that they flow from the inside out of the guitar head.
  • Be sure all new loops are underneath older ones.

Alrighty! Good luck to you. If you'd like to know how to get your guitar in tune once you change your strings, you can check out this tutorial:

How To Tune A Guitar

Remember, if you have any questions, leave me a comment below, and I'd be happy to get back to you.