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One Last Breath

IntermediateFingerpickingMarty Music
23:17/133K views/May 2025
23:17·133K views·May 2025·Released 2001·Taught by Marty Music
FingerpickingAlternativeKey of E minor68 BPMTuning: Half step down
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Chords

i-III-VII-VI

What you'll learn

  • How to play the iconic intro riff
  • Fingerpicking technique used in the song
  • Open chord progressions
  • Dynamic chord changes
  • Full song structure from beginning to end

About this lesson

Learn “One Last Breath” by Creed in this full guitar lesson! We’ll break down the fingerpicking, open chords, and powerful rock sections that define this emotional classic. From the iconic intro riff to the dynamic chord changes, you’ll get a section-by-section walkthrough so you can nail every part at your own pace. Thanks to ⁨@daddarioandco for supporting this video and helping you sound your best. Check out D’Addario’s NYXL strings and flat patch cables—used by Mark Tremonti himself! What you’ll learn in this video: ⦿ How to play the intro fingerstyle part clean and smooth ⦿ Tricks to transition between D, A, Bm, and G with finesse ⦿ Open-string embellishments that give this tune its emotional depth ⦿ How to move from mellow vibes into the power-chord-driven chorus ⦿ Pro tips to stay in rhythm and let those melodies ring Let me know in the comments what Creed tune we should do next—and if you play this one with arms wide open!

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