October 2023 - GUITARHABITS

October 20, 2023 by Klaus Crow

Many years ago I searched for “Damien Rice similar artists” on Last.fm and suddenly I heard a song called “La Cienega Just Smiled”. The song and the voice caught my attention, so I looked up the artist and found out his name was “Ryan Adams”.

I started diving into his songs and a whole new world opened up for me, I couldn’t stop listening and playing his songs. I was absolutely sold, and I still am. My guitar students have to learn a lot of Ryan Adams songs haha!

For me Ry an Adams has the whole package. A magnificent voice, rough and tender rhythm guitar, damn riffs, heavenly harmonies and a beautiful mix of alternative country and rock music.

It’s staggering I haven’t written this blog post before but now it’s time! I’ve created a Top 28 Best Ryan Adams guitar songs that give you a pretty good introduction and insight into the awesome catalog of brilliant songs this man has written and performed over the years.

I’ve included the chords and tabs to the songs below so you can start improving your guitar playing, your songwriting skills and learn from the absolute best.

Have a wonderful time and thank me later ;)

Oh My sweet Carolina

“Oh My Sweet Carolina” is one of Ryan’s most cherished songs, its emotional folk-rock ballad released in 2000 as part of his debut solo album “Heartbreaker.”

For the backing vocals, he reached out to Emmylou Harris (one of Ryan Adams’ heroes) who provided her angelic voice, adding the perfect touch that made the song complete.

Adams wrote the song while living in New York City, far away from his Southern roots. Feeling the pull of his homeland, he penned the song as a form of catharsis and a way to express his yearning for the familiar landscapes and memories of North Carolina.

The song is in the key of C major, with a 4/4 time signature and a gentle tempo around 75 BPM. The song is a mix of finger style and soft strumming using hammer-ons and pull-offs on the C chord. The chords in the song are C, F, G, G, Am and C/G.

October 8, 2023 by Klaus Crow

There’s no doubt about it, John Mayer is one of the few popular singer songwriters, if not the only, from the last two decades who also happens to be a virtuoso guitar player who’s name won’t be forgotten.

With his soulful vocals and bluesy guitar licks, Mayer has created a catalog of really good songs that showcase his incredible guitar skills.

From the sultry tones of “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” to the heartfelt melodies of “Gravity,” John Mayer has a knack for weaving his emotions into every note he plays.

His ability to blend various styles, from blues and rock to pop and folk, makes him a versatile guitarist whose songs appeal to a broad audience.

In this blog post, I’ve created the Top 10 Best John Mayer guitar songs that have left an indelible mark on both guitarists and music lovers alike.

While most of the songs are for intermediate and advanced guitar players, you can also just play the chords and strum along to the song if you like to sing, making it an easier and fun experience for all levels of playing.

I’ve included the chords and tabs to the songs so you can pick your favorites and start practicing.

Have a great time!

Best Ryan Adams Guitar Songs

Oh My sweet Carolina

Best John Mayer Guitar Songs

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Oh My sweet Carolina