Bangle: A Hazy Shade of Winter Guitar Lesson

Gear up

The Bangles used clean tones with a touch of reverb, so adjust your amp settings accordingly. You’ll also need a capo

Chords and Riff

The Bangles’ version of “Hazy Shade of Winter” relies on just five basic chords: – A minor (Am) – F minor (Fm) – C major (C) – E flat major (Eb) – D flat major (Db)

The intro features a cool little riff that sets the mood. Here’s how to play it: 1. Start on the 8th fret of the A string (third finger) and play it twice. 2. Move down to the 6th fret of the D string (second finger). 3. Play the 8th fret of the D string (third finger). 4. Bend the 8th fret of the D string up to a full step (10th fret). 5. Move back down to the 6th fret of the D string. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 on the E string (starting at the 8th fret).

Putting it Together Now that you know the chords, riff, and strumming pattern, it’s time to practice putting them all together! Here’s a breakdown of the song structure: – Intro: Play the riff 2 times. – Verse 1: Am – Fm – C – Eb – (repeat) – Chorus: Am – Fm – C – (repeat) x 4 (with the signature “ooooh ooooh” part) – Verse 2: Am – Fm – C – Eb – (repeat) – Chorus: Am – Fm – C – (repeat) x 4 (with the signature “ooooh ooooh” part) – Outro: Play the riff 2 times.