Disney's Tangled: When Will My Life Begin Piano/Guitar Tutorial

[lovephotograph]

thankyou so much for this :) i'm self taught at guitar so i struggle sometimes when chord websites just say 'play this chord' and don't explain how hahah, found this really easy to follow and picked it up quickly :) thankyou!

[RinuTheSwede]

Thank you so much! Seems like I'll finally be able to learn it!

[Tallhotblackie]

What I meant, was When do you know when to strum up/down... like lets say you play the G chord, and I want to make it fancy. I have to know when to strum up and down. That's what I wanted to know.

[Usagibaka]

@Tallhotblackie oh, I see. What I have here is only the opening strumming pattern. After listening to the song again, I feel as though the acoustic guitar actually becomes covered up, or is replaced by an electric guitar after the vocals start. It sounds as though the electric guitarist strums when a chords changes, alternating up and down. (listen to the original, or watch the first 90 seconds of the video, even though it's on piano, the chord changes are in the same places.)

[Usagibaka]

@Tallhotblackie I apologize that i'm not giving you a clear-cut answer. But as I said, I can't play guitar very well. I think the important thing is to have the chords right. I don't understand why anyone would be playing this with no accompaniment, and therefore I think the vocals are the focal point. I feel as though any kind of steady strumming pattern with the chord changes in the right place should work nicely.

[joni496]

this doesn't sound anything like the song you twit.. try again plese... i'm 15 and i know how to play it better than you AND I TAUGHT MY SELF I CAN'T AFFORD LESSONS

[Usagibaka]

@joni496 I would have to agree; because I can't really play guitar, and the song isn't suited at all to a man's voice, it really doesn't sound much like the original. But on a different note, it's impressive that you've taught yourself! :] I can tell from your fiery words that we share a passion for music. Hopefully the next time I try my hand at a cover it'll be more to your taste. Thanks for watching!

[AcousticBruce]

@joni496 Who cares dude! Taught yourself?!? big wow! That really is not that impressive since most guitar players do that..

[joni496]

@AcousticBruce wow big words i just love how people act so immature when they have a keyboard in front of them if you don't care don't comment doesn't bother me

[AcousticBruce]

@joni496 ??? you were being an ass so I gave you a taste of your own medicine.

[BroadwayAndTheMet]

@joni496 Dude, you're being a jerk. Usagibaka is a guy making a video of a girl song, teaching other people how to do it, just because he's trying to help. You posted a very rude comment, and he responded in a kind and mature manner. AcousticBruce was right.

PS. I looked at your videos, and I hate to break it to you, but you aren't that great either. His cover beat yours by a long shot.

[checkeredtoadstool]

wish i could do this :(

[Usagibaka]

@checkeredtoadstool with practice and determination, I think anyone can learn to play music :] don't give up!

[Tallhotblackie]

What is the strumming pattern??? I cannot get it if you are strumming fast.

[Usagibaka]

@Tallhotblackie I apologize for the very, VERY late reply. The strumming pattern was kind of tricky, and I just did what I sounded right. I find it easiest to explain in to those who already understand how to count measures in music. Here's how I broke it down. The song is in 4/4 time, meaning there are 4 beats/measure (this you can discern by the drumming in the background, in what intervals the chords change, and how the lyrics fall in between the beats) (cont.) ->

[Usagibaka]

So as I used to count beats in orchestra, you can count 1, 2, 3, 4. Which breaks down into 1 + (pronounced and) 2 + 3 + 4 +. Which further breaks down into 1 e + a 2 e + a 3 e + a 4 e + a. Each of these: +, e, a, etc. are just ways to break down the basic beat into smaller subdivisions. So if you break down one measure into our model below, (which are 16th notes by the way):

1 e + a 2 e + a 3 e + a 4 e + a.

strum on: 1, a 2 e +, e + a 4, +

If this is too confusing I'll try to make another video

[antisecuencegirl]

wow! i an not do that.

[EmLeahlie]

You could always use the Bsus4 on the Bmaj if its easier. I know it is for me lol

[katiesupersonic]

Brilliant tutorial :) my fingers hurt...

[Usagibaka]

@katiesupersonic

Thank you :] yep, the joy of strumming stringed instruments :P

[mariahthemennis9]

PLUS strumming pattern is hard...for a girl teaching herself

[Usagibaka]

@mariahthemennis9

yeah, I agree. I think it's rather hilarious that I can't even play the entire song that I made a tutorial for. Not that I practice much guitar, anywho... :P

[mariahthemennis9]

@Usagibaka It's still pretty damn cool that you can play piano so well, and can atleast come up with the chords for the guitar and do a tutorial. Takes skill.

[mariahthemennis9]

uhhhh my fingers don't stretch that far. :( I really need to practice more even though dorm life does not allow time for practice.

[Usagibaka]

@mariahthemennis9

It really doesn't, does it? But I suppose that's what study breaks are for ;]

[ElphietheGreenGirl]

four times in theaters. <3 beautiful movie.

[izbyfl]

awesome!! can u post the lyrics with the chords on top?? pleeease

[Usagibaka]

@izbyfl

Thanks for the comment. In the video, I say all of the lyrics while i'm playing the chords, and the lyrics can be found in several places online. Perhaps I will write out the lyrics and chords when I have a little more time on my hands.

[InketteAttitude]

It would be really awesome if you wrote down the chords in the comment box, *hinthint*

[Usagibaka]

@marie3993

Tell me about it, i've watched it four times and i'm still not tired of it. But hey, somebody's gotta help it along in the box office results, right? :]

[Usagibaka]

@marie3993

I apologize for not getting to your first question, but i'm happy you figured it out :] Thanks for commenting!

[Usagibaka]

@marie3993

You're welcome :] Isn't the movie just amazing? Glad to be able to help!

[moalli]

Hey I just wanted to say thank you very much for putting this video up. I played it for my friend today (she is obsessed with tangled) and she loved it so much

[dukmi]

great job and thank you very much for this wonderful tutorial!!!!

[Usagibaka]

@dukmi

You're very welcome, thanks for commenting!

[Kangeroo14]

you should switch your A major chord on "knit" to F# major. It sounds cooler!

[Usagibaka]

@Kangeroo14

I played it once through, substituting an F# major for the A major on "knit", but it didn't sound quite right to me. But I appreciate the feedback.

[rexludorum]

Thanks! I had most of the song, but I couldn't figure out the Cmaj and Gmaj for the life of me. Very helpful tutorial!

[Usagibaka]

@rexludorum

you're very welcome, glad to be able to help! :]

[Dkmasteris]

i'm stuck with the rhytm.. ;(

[Usagibaka]

@Dkmasteris

I'll message you.

[Dkmasteris]

@Usagibaka

thx