a song lesson
Both Sides Now
Joni Mitchell
Let’s learn this one together. ♡
Beginner to IntermediateOpen D Tuning
This is the song I come back to when I need to remember why I started. It's forgiving, it's slow, and it will teach you more about listening than about playing. Take it in small pieces and let the chords ring longer than feels comfortable.
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