Play Girls like you: SINGING GUITAR

Girls like you by Marron 5 Vocals and Guitar

You like Brown 5 and you play guitar? What if we showed you how to mix the two to sing and play Girls like you at the same time?

No need to be a music expert, we'll take you step by step with our complete course so you can finally show off with your covers (and make your friends drool).

So, grab your guitar, warm up your voice and get ready for a super fun music lesson!

Girls like you by Marron 5 Vocals and Guitar: The Vocals of Adamn Levine

To start, Adam Levine the singer of Brown 5 is a mixed voice specialist!
Thus, we will use mixed voice throughout the piece, except the bridge which is in chest voice. You can start in head voice first if it's too complicated and you don't master the mixed voice register!

Girls like you by Marron 5 Vocals and Guitar: Rhythmic placement

Now that we've laid the foundations, it's time to focus on the details that will make all the difference in your interpretation of “Girls like you”. First, pay attention to the rhythmic placement of your voice. The vocals in this song are quite rhythmic and choppy, so make sure you follow the tempo and accents carefully. To help you, listen to the original song carefully and try to get in tune with the rhythm.

Girls like you by Marron 5 Vocals and Guitar: The Bridge

Then there is the famous bridge of the song. For female voices, it can be sung an octave higher than the original version. This may seem difficult at first, but with a little practice you should get the hang of it. And above all, don't forget the restart on the “and” of the 4th beat at the end of the bridge! It’s a crucial detail that gives the song its charm.

Girls like you by Marron 5 Vocals and Guitar: Vocal harmonization

Finally, there is third harmonization on each 2nd part of the choruses. This means that there is an extra note to sing on the “yeah, yeah, yeah”. Again, listen carefully to the original version to understand how it works. And if you have trouble singing in harmony, try practicing with a friend or a vocal recording of the harmonic part.

Girls like you by Marron 5 Vocals and Guitar: Guitar accompaniment of Girls like you

The guitar chords in Girls Like You are always played in the same order, forming a loop that repeats throughout. To sing and play guitar at the same time, it is therefore essential to master this chord loop so that you can concentrate on singing without having to think about the accompaniment.

Girls like you by Marron 5 Vocals and Guitar: Working method

It is recommended to practice the chords in isolation, starting by playing the chord loop slowly and making sure you place your fingers correctly to produce a clear, crisp sound.

Once the chord loop is mastered, it is possible to start singing along, keeping a regular rhythm and paying attention to correctly placing the words on the strong beats. It is advisable to work on each part of the song separately (verse, chorus, bridge) before putting them together, in order to master each aspect of the song.

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