Guitar Music Theory Lessons by Ry Naylor

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How to Play 'Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution' by Tracy Chapman

Here is another classic strumming tune.  The opening cut to Tracy Chapman's debut album has a great tied strum and a repeating chord progression that sounds awesome.

The challenge here is when the chord change occurs on the 'up' strum in each measure (namely the G to Cadd9 and the Em to D).  Take your time with it, and make sure your strumming hand never stops moving! 

The chord progression and strumming pattern throughout the song.