Here's the guitar tutorial for the Ellie version of Take On Me from the Last of Us 2.
🎸 Weekly Challenge: "Take On Me" (The Last of Us Part II Acoustic Cover) 🎶
Hey Guitar Heroes This week's challenge is to master the acoustic rendition of "Take On Me" by Ashley Johnson and Chris Rondinella, featured in *The Last of Us Part II. This version offers a stripped-down, emotive take on the classic '80s hit, making it an excellent piece to enhance your fingerpicking and chord transition skill.
What You'll Learn:
Play the song in its original key (B Major) using barre chord.
Simplify the chord shapes by using a capo:
Capo on 4th fret with G major shape.
Capo on 2nd fret with A major shape.
Understand how the CAGED system applies to the chord progressions in this song:
Learn how to use the Nashville Number System to transpose and understand chord progressions more effectively.
Compare this acoustic cover to the original A-ha version, highlighting the differences in chord progressions and arrangement.
Resources:
Whether you're a fan of "The Last of Us Part II" or simply looking to expand your acoustic repertoire, this tutorial will guide you through mastering this beautiful arrangement.
Happy playing! 🎶🔥