This is an excellent, simple electric guitar song that utilizes the power chord guitar technique. In this lesson we’ll be going over easy power chord songs on the guitar and this one is done in the style of Green Days 21 Guns. Remember to use the string below the ones you’re playing as your pick stopper. *Your right hand should be playing all downstrokes. *Emulate the snare drum and inject more rhythm into your playing by stopping the chords using your knuckles coming down on the strings (just like in “I Love Rock N Roll”). Note that the second chord isn’t a power chord. *In the frame shot progression on the left, you can see the first two chords of the song. This song is questionably easier than “Iron Man” and is a great way to start getting a handle on power chords.
The title of the song references a military gun salute, and gives a response to those suffering in America. The whole album had a very political feel and was described as a “rock opera”. “21 Guns” was released in 2009 on Green Day’s 8th studio album. Yours truly! Will Ripley (Campfire Guitar Star) Nice easy rhythm, and easy shapes – power chords! Cool, catchy song too – 21 guns by Green Day guitar lesson. This is an easy power chord song on the guitar.
