Since it’s debut in 2015, Hamilton has taken the Theater world by storm. Earlier this year, with the Disney+ release of the broadway production with the original cast, the audience that love this musical has grown even more!
After I watched the musical, I picked several songs that I thought would fit well with guitar. These songs are great for beginning guitarists as well as more seasoned guitarists.
With each lesson, I have an instructional video, a tab play along, and in some cases, a more simplified version of the part.
Even if you are just starting out playing guitar, you can get a great start by learning these songs. All of these songs used simplified chords so they are a great place to start, no matter where you are as a guitarist!
Wait for It
One of the things that stands out to me with Wait for it, is the great bass part. Check out this video with the TAB. This is a great way for beginners to work on their rhythm and get comfortable moving around the fretboard.
The second lesson will teach you the way to play the main lead melody for Wait for It. This melody is extremely easy to play and uses only single strings.
Tip: Make sure that you are using more than one finger as you play the melody. Even though, you may not need it, this will help you as you grow as a guitarist.
My Shot
My Shot was the first song I ever heard from Hamilton and I immediately got sucked into the energy!
In this guitar lesson you will learn a beginner version that uses the single string notes.
One of the main things that beginners get hung up on is finding the motivation to keep going through the road blocks that come up when learning a new skill.
I have made this lesson really simple to help you get started by playing this fun song!
Dear Theodosia
For Dear Theodosia, I tried to copy the piano part and adapt it for guitar.
Surprisingly, it is a great song for a beginner guitar player. It uses a simplified version of A, Amaj7, D, F#m, and E.
It’s a great way to get an introduction to chords without having to play the full thing, which can sometimes stretch your fingers a little more than a beginner is prepared for.