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IntermediateStrummingMarty Music
10:26/18K views/Aug 2025
10:26·18K views·Aug 2025·Released 1986·Taught by Marty Music
StrummingPopKey of F major174 BPM
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Chords

I-IV-V-I

What you'll learn

  • How to play the chords
  • Strumming patterns
  • The iconic African-inspired rhythm guitar part

About this lesson

Learn how to play “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon on guitar in this easy lesson & tutorial! Marty breaks down the chords, strumming, and the iconic African-inspired rhythm guitar part step by step. Thanks to my brand-new Marty Music Community at martymusic.com for choosing this lesson! In the community, you can join live classes, chime in with your guitar on video, and get real feedback from me. Plus, members vote on what lessons I film next—just like this one! 👉 Join the Marty Music Community (get started for FREE): https://www.martymusic.com/memberships Chords + Strumming Covered in this Lesson ⦿ Capo 5th fret version for beginners (C, G, F) ⦿ Verse & chorus progressions ⦿ African-inspired rhythm guitar triads & double stops

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