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How to Play House of The Rising Sun by The Animals – Fingerpicking Pattern

May 24, 2019 By Klaus Crow 14 Comments

Last Updated on May 24, 2019 by Klaus Crow

Today I’m going to show you a simplified fingerstyle version of The House of the rising sun by the Animals. This is ideal for beginner guitar players.

You will recognize the song instantly and most people probably wouldn’t notice the difference. In fact there are many guitar players who just play it this way, and aren’t even aware they are playing the simplified version.

It’s an easy and widely used fingerpicking pattern that you will also come across in many other popular songs. I’d say a win-win situation.

Tip: Try to memorize chord progression of the song in the video. That way you will likely to pick up your guitar several times throughout the day to practice the tune and make progress much faster.

The song and the fingerpicking pattern is a classic, it’s fun to play and should definitely be part of your repertoire. A perfect beginner fingerpicking song.

Enjoy!

Please share your comments below. I appreciate it.

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Comments

  1. Wally says

    May 24, 2019 at 7:12 am

    I use the ‘Hammer & Claw’ picking style.
    With VERY arthritic fingers, this is easier for me.
    Will look into this style though.

  2. Jake says

    May 24, 2019 at 10:49 am

    Thanks.
    More of this please.

    Keep it up!

  3. Michael Helms says

    May 24, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    I’ve been playing this version since I was 16 (back in the mid-’60s). I still play it, but embellish with a few hammer-ons and licks between the chords. One of my all-time favorites.

  4. Rachael Wood says

    May 25, 2019 at 3:23 am

    Very good thanks

  5. Klaus Crow says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    Hi Wally,
    Everything goes, as long as you have fun with it.
    There are several techniques you can apply to this song, and they all sound great in their own way.

    Klaus

  6. Klaus Crow says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:58 pm

    Hi Jake,
    I will. Keep checking.
    Klaus

  7. Klaus Crow says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:58 pm

    Hi Rachael,
    Thank you too. Have fun with the lesson.

    Best,
    Klaus

  8. Klaus Crow says

    May 27, 2019 at 10:04 pm

    Hi Michael,
    It’s a classic that will always remain in the guitar player’s hall of fame.
    It’s just a great guitar song in all it’s simplicity.
    The choice of chords is a big part of what makes the song so intriguing.

    Thanks for your comment.
    Best,
    Klaus

  9. guitartronic says

    May 29, 2019 at 8:58 am

    Wow !! Amazing article

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful information.
    I feel glad after this article.

  10. kshitij says

    June 3, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    thank you for this article this helps me a lot

  11. Jgh says

    July 31, 2019 at 4:03 am

    Great stuff. Cheers!

  12. David Tighe says

    August 1, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    An excellent tutorial.
    The simple version is great particularly as practice for the chord changes and finger pattern.
    Thank you.

  13. Raam Pather says

    December 21, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    You’re really helped my confidence Klaus,I’m enjoying the finger picking pattern ,thank you

  14. Klaus Crow says

    December 23, 2019 at 5:41 pm

    Hi Raam,
    You’re welcome. Happy to hear you like video lesson. :)

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