The Sound of Silence Guitar Lesson [Simple yet Musical Fingerstyle]

Easiest Fingerpicking and Musical- for Beginners & Intermediate.
If you've wanted to learn how to fingerpick the Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel, you might have been taken back at the complexity of this song and decided to give up. Firstly- most if not all the lessons on KZbin require full chords (even the beginner hostile F barre chord) along with multiple picking patterns that are as confusing as Chinese Algebra.
But in this lesson and arrangement, I have taken out all the difficult chords, as all that's needed at most are a few 2 fingered chords, along with a couple of 1 fingered chords and even a 0 (zero) finger chord (that's right, no pressing anything on the fretboard). And if that wasn't simple enough, only 2 fingers are needed on the right hand. But the right hand gets even easier as two of the strings we pluck for every chord doesn't change throughout the entire song (only the bass note strings change).
All this easily makes this fingerstyle arrangement of The Sound of Silence simply the easiest on the internet.
Now I know you are probably thinking.... "this is probably going to sound like" a kindergarten nursery rhyme, right?"
Well, that's a big NO, as these chords actually introduce some more melodic sophistication to Sound of Silence that is totally in the spirit and tonal center of the song.
My name is Bob Harris and I approve of this version, not only because it sounds good but now people who are not as advanced (yet!) on the guitar can play this song.
Do get the free sheet music and tux guitar files here:
acousticguitarvideos.com/8402...

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Everyone! If you are having any trouble getting the Sheet Music and Tux Guitar files (most people don't), please email me at [e-mail] and I will send it to you directly!!

[@jeromegaris9871]

What

[@lawtonmurrey8601]

please do Bob, all im getting is a bunch of ads.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

hi @@lawtonmurrey8601 , just e mail me at [e-mail]- will send... I have no idea what the ads are about...??

[@michaelagnew3563]

ok I will do that

[@Dandroid61]

I cannot see the files. All I get is the option to sign up...even though I'm already validated.

[@randyd.1701]

Great song! I always appreciate your efforts to simplify things for newer players like myself. The lessons really have made a big difference for me. Thanks Bob.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Randy, thank you for the kind words and always happy to help. Why wait I say- might as well play songs you want right now.. Happy guitar weekend!!

[@jeanettesvensson4853]

Thanks Bob for showing us this beautiful version! Can't wait to try it! 🌞

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Jeanette, hope all is well with you and as always, thank you for your kind words. I really enjoy playing this song and hope you will too!!

[@pamc7094]

Thanks Bob! This is great. You always have the magic to simplify songs for us beginners. I so appreciate your style of teaching.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Pam, great to hear from you and hope all is well. I think I just got lucky- most cover songs don't work out as well as this one did.. Wishing you a happy weekend!!!

[@stevekelley9008]

Hello Bob!!! I am so happy that I came across this lesson. Love the song, and love your style of instruction. I look forward to so many of your other lessons that you offer.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Steve, I just e mailed you the sheet music for this. Thank you for commenting here and glad that you are learning this song! Happy guitar day today!! bob

[@CharlesvilleNS]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen for a beginner. Very well explained, not too fast, didn’t leave me wondering about anything. Just gotta grab my guitar and give it a try. Thank you

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Rick, Many thanks for the kind words!! I'm so glad it all made sense (that's the goal!!) Wishing you lots of fun when playing this!!! bob

[@runningwithscissors0911]

Most Excellent! Thank you Bob. Your lessons are always clearly explained, very easy to follow and with great close-up camera work. I can do what you are demonstrating -- gives me confidence that I can really learn this complicated instrument.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Running with Scissors (still say that's the best KZbin stage name I've ever heard!).. I'm so glad that the lessons are helping. Especiallyso happy to hear that you are advancing. Hey, we just go one little step at a time and before you know it.... we're running... with scissors ... uh, strike that- meant the guitar😀 Wishing you a very happy guitar weekend!!

[@rickbrink1885]

I love how simple you have made this. I tried to learn from someone that wanted me to play Barry Manalo music back in the late 70's. It was not my style so I quit after a few months. Now I want to learn along with my granddaughter. You have just made this possible without needing to take lessons from multiple teachers since I live in Ohio and Florida. Thank you for your help.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Rick, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lesson here. Yes, this is as simple as I could make it without disturbing the song (actually it's even a little bit more musical than standard stock chords). Amazing how the choices and the simplicity can open up with fingerpicking. Most of the students here are our age and up so expect more songs from this era (simple of course). If you need any help or just want to let me know how it's going, please don't hesitate. I'll answer and help in Ohio and Florida. Wishing you a happy guitar weekend!! bob

[@jhinch_0411]

Definitely the best channel on here for lessons, takes his time and is really thorough explaining, love the lessons

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Many thanks Jhinch for your support and the kind words! I'm glad the lessons are helping!!!!!! Wishing you a great guitar weekend + beyond!!! bob

[@puppydoc7949]

One of my all time favorite songs!! So looking forward to sitting down with my guitar later tonight to get deep into learning! You truly are the best Bob!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Puppy Doc, I'm so glad you will give this song a try. It's the easiest fingerpicking version on the internet. Many thanks as always and let me know if you need any help.

[@mandyb0725]

Bob Is the best :)

[@georgemorley5926]

From Australia , loved your lesson from a 68 year old chord strummer, love learning new things that hopefully I can attempt to play without to much trouble such a great instrument , thank you from down under.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey George, great to see you here and thank you for taking the lesson with me! I know you can do this, slow and steady wins the race. I like to take things in small sections and then piece it all together. Happy to have you here and if you need any help, please let me know.. Happy pickin' !! bob

[@joearhart]

Thanks for a great lesson! And your version made me smile. I’ll watch this 100 more times and see if I can play it.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Jo! I'm so glad you like the song and the lesson- smiles are great😃 Hoping after 100 views (ha ha) that you'll be able to play it! Wishing you a happy guitar week and thank you! bob

[@nancyleblanc6097]

Absolutely love this! Recovering from horrible Covid, this brought me so much joy! 💖

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Nancy, I'm so sorry that you got covid but happy to hear that you are recovering. Music is always such a good uplift!!! i"m glad this song helped!!! Wishing you to be 100% immediately and thanks for taking the lesson here!! bob

[@eddted2876]

Hope he does more 🙏 Pop songs! He is a wonderful teacher making it ALL so SiMPLE!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Edd Ted, many thanks again and glad you found my channel! Yes Yes Yes... that is the goal here. Most if not all the lessons on KZbin when teaching a particular song will only show the way it goes by the artist who played it. That's fine but it leaves so many people out that are not as advanced yet. I just want people to play their guitar- like right now. Hope you have fun with this song- big THANKS to you Edd!! bob

[@barbbolduc7501]

I'm not sure how I missed this one - what a great lesson and you always make things so easy to follow! The BEST finger picking instructor out there in my opinion. Thanks Bob!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Barb! I received your email as well... This song always sounded hard to me (guess when I was a kid, it was lol). Thank you for the kind words and glad you found this song... it's a good one!!! Happy weekend too!!

[@patricedege3346]

It's great to see you again, Bob. And your beautiful Taylor guitar. Love this tutorial! Thanks!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Patrice, thank you and great to hear from you- glad we are still here (and my Taylor guitar) Happy guitar weekend to you!!!

[@lynnbach3814]

Hi Bob, Thank you so much for this wonderful video and the simplified instructions on how to play one of my favorite songs! I recently retired and started to learn how to play the guitar. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

HI Lynn! I just e mailed you the sheet music and a whole ton of other guitar lessons! I hope you have fun with this song!!! Congrats on your retirement!! bob

[@robertbain5076]

Great lesson, especially with regards to getting the vocals into the song! Nice work!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Robert, I'm glad you like this- it took some doing but seems everyone is liking it. Many thanks and wishing you a happy guitar week!! bob

[@CaffeineJogger]

Bob, you've set us up for this all along! It's amazing to be able to pick up the guitar and play something that resembles such a familiar song. Didn't think it ever possible. It's early days but I'm gonna get this down.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Rog, this is the easiest version but it's musically sophisticated. When I realized what was going on I got so excited! Just let me know if you need any help.. Happy pickiin' !!

[@webslinger65]

This is superb my friend. I've been looking for a simple version of the intro and the melody for some considerable time. You've nailed the lot and your tutorial style is extremely engaging. 💥👊👍

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Tune a Mayo (love that name!) , great to hear from you and thank you for the kind words. I'm so glad to hear that this song was a good intro for you to play fingerstyle- it just so happens that this was all laid out and easier to play with just a few mods. I'm hoping you will keep going with the fingerstyle and if you e mail me at [e-mail], I will send you my foundational lessons to fingerstyle which are currently free to everyone in my guitar group. Wishing you a great guitar week and thanks again!! bob

[@alagiesaine4774]

Bob, you are a legend The sound of silence gave me goosebumps

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Alagie Saine , wow, you are very nice- thank you for the kind words.. !! And I hope you are able to play some (or all of this!) Happy guitar weekend and wishing you the best!! bob

[@catalinaalvarez5919]

My best teacher I miss you so much thank you so much for sharing again your best video.Im so happy hearing your voice singing.God bless.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Catalina, I'm so happy that you watch my videos- I wish I could make them quicker and put out more but I work as a musician full time and the teaching is a hobby (but I love it). God Bless you too and hope your teaching is going well. Happy weekend!! bob

[@shamolik5241]

Thank you, the way you teach and the amount of help you are giving is amazing.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Shamolik , thank you for taking the lesson here and I'm very happy to help! So if you need any, please don't hesitate. Wishing you all the best with this song (and others)! bob

[@judymarshall4675]

This is lovely. You made it easy for a totally new beginner like me. Thanks a bunch!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Judy, great to hear from you and glad you are learning this song- wishing you good luck with it and happy pickin' !! bob

[@trevorflarty1811]

Great, easy to understand, arrangement, that gives you a great sense of, achievement, once you've, mastered it.Magnificent!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Trevor, I'm so glad to hear that you made it through the lesson and can play the song! We of course have Paul to thank, but it's one of those songs where "easy" was sitting right in front of us the whole time. I wish every song could work out as well. Thank you for the kind words and wishing you continued good pickin' and happy weekend! bob

[@campland2880]

Dude, you're the best. . .awesome opening. . .i was laughing for sure. Great stuff, thank you for the help.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Camp Land , thank you for taking the lesson here and glad you got a laugh out of the opening. We could always use some laughs these days. Good luck with this song and happy pickin' !! bob

[@stevie-ray2020]

Recently begun playing my guitar again after a long break due to chronic health problems, one which was causing a lot of pain in my hands, so I'm very rusty! This is a great way to ease back in without the frustration & embarrassment!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Stevie-Ray, great to hear from you and glad you are feeling better and back on the guitar. Yea, this is a good song to "ease in" with for sure. Wishing you more guitar and smooth sailing! bob

[@dibraniuk]

Learning guitar is a a bit of a journey but his explanation is really outstanding.. absolute genius teaching. Thank you!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey SignalSource, great to hear from you and thank you for the kind words about the video- I'm so glad it's helpful for you! And yes definitely, guitar is the never ending journey! Wishing you all the best and thank you again!! bob

[@annafautre8396]

Love your intro💖 And realily well explained

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Anna, thank you for taking the lesson here- glad you like that intro (seemed like a better idea than just saying it)😀. Wishing you a great guitar week and hope you keep going with the fingerpicking! bob

[@rampartfive7205]

Thank you Bob! Even my ol concrete block fingers might be able to play this... we'll see. You make it all look easy. Love the intro by the way.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey RampartFive, ha ha... I figured instead of saying what I wanted to say in the intro I would sing it... This was as easy as I could make it- I'm so glad you will give this a try. Let me know if you need any help okay... Happy pickin' weekend!!

[@crystallparker9247]

Thank you for sharing this video. I love your way of teaching and making the videos fun and easy to understand. Be blessed

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Crystall, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons here... I am glad they are easy to understand (and fun too!!). Wishing you a great guitar week and blessings to you too!! bob

[@petershort3952]

Thanks for another great song and lesson, it's such a pleasure to take the lesson. Peter

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Peter, great to see you here!! I'm glad this lesson is helping!!! As always, have a great guitar day and thanks again!! bob

[@49Eurnie]

Bob , YOU ARE THE GREATEST. Thank you very, very much for this wonderfull song. Now i can play it on my guitar, FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Eurnie, WOW, this is what I call HAPPY PICKIN' !!!! I'm HAPPY for YOU!!!!!! This is great!!!

[@nikedibango8040]

Merci de la France. You are an awesome professor, and all your advice on TuxGuitar was very useful. Thank you for everything.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hello Nike, I'm glad you found my channel and thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you are going to use Tux... it's a great program and better than just reading off of sheet music. Important to "hear" music rather than only reading it! If you need any help, please let me know.. Wishing you a happy guitar weekend Nike!! bob

[@gwjr111]

Thank you! I’m looking forward to learning this one.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi GW, I'm happy that you will learn this one.. It's as easy as I could make it without any sacrifices to the song. Wishing you a great guitar weekend!! bob

[@robbulai6654]

This is amazing! Thank you!!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Rob, thanks for the kind words and great to have you here. Hope you have some fun with this song! bob

[@patrickholgate6026]

Hello, I just wanted yo say you are awesome! I knew nothing about guitar or music notes, strings, chords, nothing. But your videos are so easy to follow I can now play this song, slowly mind you, but I can play it in one night of alot of practice. Thank you so much for your videos! Appreciated

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Patrick, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lesson here. Wow, I'm very happy it helped and so EXCELLENT that you can PLAY THIS SONG NOW!!!!! !!!! !!!! Please keep me posted and I'm wishing you continued success!! bob

[@michaelshotton2799]

This is fantastic Bob. Thank you

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Michael, I'm glad you are going to learn this song!!! Happy guitar week to you!!!

[@stringologymchugh4245]

Nice video. I learned something- great teacher!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Stringology mchugh , great to hear from you and I'm glad you are pickin' this song. Wishing you a good guitar week too!! bob

[@dianegyemi8159]

I can actually play this!! Wow! Bob, you are a great teacher! Thank you!!!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Diane, that's excellent!! happy teacher!!! bob

[@johnnierotten5161]

you do a phenomenal job of laying out the ground work....Thank You !!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Johnnie, great to hear from you and thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you are working on this song- it's a good one. Have a great guitar week and thanks again! bob

[@shanemeaker7300]

Bob, You sir are a class act. Thanks for the inspiration. Great learning videos...

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Shane, I just got your e mail and wrote you back. You have some incredible guitar collection! It's great to have you here- many thanks and chat soon!!

[@JohnDBroadwater]

Thanks, Bob. Finally, I can play this beautiful song!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey John, I just emailed you with the goods! Congrats on playing this song... way to go!!!

[@kellyarcher4374]

Your such a good relaxed teacher, Thank You 😊

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Kelly, you are so nice... thank you and I'm glad you are here!! bob

[@dawn4344]

Thank you so much for this lovely lesson - you are a star!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Dawn, maybe an asteroid (LOL)... Thank you for your kind words and very happy that you took the lesson. I'm wishing you the best on your guitar!!! Happy weekend!! bob

[@georgemorley5926]

From Australia , 68 year old chord strummer now retired and want to move forward and try different things , loved this tutorial , thank, you , Peace from down under

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey George, so glad this lesson is helping you expand your guitar horizons! There's a ton more fingerstyle lessons here including whole course series which I hope you will try. If you need any help just let me know. Thanks and happy guitar week to you !! bob

[@cherylmatthewman2111]

Thanks Bob. This is really timely. Hope you are still safe and well. Thanks again.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Cheryl, it's great to hear from you and I'm happy to be on time (for once!). Yes, safe and well- wishing you the same!!! Happy weekend!!!

[@GilbertLabio]

Wow very nice super great sir you've made it easy to play for me, thanks so much.❤

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Gilbert, thank you for taking the lesson here and really happy it was easy for you!!! Wishing you all the best on your guitar- keep on pickin' !! bob

[@youtubeoffname]

Wow, Bob! So simple. Thank you, kindly. Gonna have to buy that capo now. Trillion thanks.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

*** It's quite simple, but would have though! Yes to the capo, but you can play it without a capo too! Have a great guitar weekend!!

[@user-nr5ur7ux2u]

Great tutorial, Thanks so much.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Seksant, glad you liked the lesson and hope it was easy enough for you. Wishing you all the best on your guitar!! bob

[@jewel1732]

wow beautiful....looks so simple thank you im practicing 💜

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey again Jewel, it's great to have you here and it sounds to me that you got the guitar fever (which is actually healthy for you!). Glad you are checking out the videos here!!! bob

[@perrykocherhans2475]

Wow brother finally all your lessons are coming up on my KZbin absolutely beautiful

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

HEY my BROTHER!! glad you are getting the vids!! I've been away and borrowing my friend's computer but no phone. Let's talk soon- will call you !! Love you Bro

[@cathyalvarez8143]

My best teacher I really miss your voice.Thank you so much for the great lesson.God bless

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Catalina, glad you are here and hope all is well! I'm glad you like the lesson!!!! God Bless you too and wishing you a nice week!!!

[@joearhart]

Best lesson yet! Thank you!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Jo, thank you , I'm so glad you like the lesson!! Have a great guitar week and thanks again!! bob

[@undercovermoshe6466]

I'm thirty seconds in and I'm already hooked! I'm going to sub this is definitely going to be good!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Under cover Moshe , thank you for taking the lesson, subbing and glad you found my channel! Wishing you well with this song! Happy guitar week to you!! bob

[@eddted2876]

This is the most EASY guitar lesson ever 😂! Love it! I know I can master it being I never had guitar lessons! ⚠️

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Edd Ted, thank you so much for the kind words and I'm so happy that this song is playable for you now!!!! Wishing you a great guitar week!!! bob

[@firstlast-kz5ll]

Loved the intro, that was awesome

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you First Last. I couldn't help myself!!! Wishing you a great guitar weekend and many thanks for taking the lesson here! bob

[@hari6om]

Thank you Bob. This is great!!!! 💖💖💖

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hope you have fun playing this song Hariprem!!! Happy week to you!!

[@cbhoy5527]

Thanks for sending the link to file Bob. Great tutorial, files and very helpful 👍🎸🎶

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Charles, really great to meet you here and wishing you all the best with the picking. When I first heard this song (guessing about 1967 (wow, that's such a long time ago LOL) I thought that guitar playing was impossible (remember trying it and didn't have a clue). But it didn't help that I didn't know what a capo was (makes this all possible in that original key). Thanks again and wishing you lots of good music on your guitar!!

[@seamusdoran9851]

What a great lesson! Thank you very much. 👍👍👍

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Seamus, so glad the lesson helped!!! Wishing you a great guitar weekend!! bob

[@joostvanbunnik7646]

Another gem Bob

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you Joost!

[@mariomedina3868]

Amazing!!!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you Mario for taking the lesson! Wishing you well with this song! bob

[@midnightrambler4580]

Dude ur are da man You don’t know how long I’ve been looking for somebody that has a brain

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Midnight Rambler, ha ha... I have a brain (or what's left of it) from the 60's... need I say more.. Wishing you a great "capoless" weekend! If you need any help just let me know. bob

[@mikefreauf6192]

Such a great guitar teacher!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Mike, thank you for taking the lessons here and your kind words. Hoping you will keep going with the fingerpicking! If you need any help, please let me know.. Wishing you a happy guitar week! bob

[@123hgnrty]

Hi Bob thanks so much for this. I love Paul Simons songs. This will keep me busy for a while

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Les, so glad you will work on this song..!! Wishing you happy pickin' - it's a fun one to play!!

[@stonednbroke1]

Love this, thank you. I’m in. 😎🤘🏻

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Stonednbroke, great to have you here... wishing you good guitar!! bob

[@Tomy_Yon]

This was heart-warming... ❤️

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Tomy, great to hear from you and glad you liked the lesson. Wishing you well on this!! bob

[@3dougj]

Thanks Bob, another great lesson.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Doug, thank you and wishing you a great fingerstyle weekend!

[@Nobby2211]

Left the Guitasr for the Uke as I just could not get my fingers to do the chords - love the Uke and was learning this song for the Uke when I saw your video for the Guitar - dusted off the Guitar and now loving my guitar all over again :- ) Thank you

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Nick, thank you for taking the lesson here and glad you found my channel! Yes, the Uke is easier, but what you will find is the time spent on the Uke feeds right into the guitar as well. For just one example, the G chord position on the Uke is the same position as the D chord on guitar. One other cool thing is with fingerpicking, we don't have to always form full chords to play songs-this is the approach we start with (ease into the chords). I think it's too cool to be able to play multiple instruments!!!! If you need any help or direction, please let me know. I'm hands on here with everyone. Happy guitar and uke pickin' !! bob

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

If you have been playing for a few months (or even a while) and want to learn how to fingerpick the Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel, you might have been taken back at the complexity of this song and decided to give up. Firstly- most if not all the lessons on KZbin require full chords (even the beginner hostile F barre chord) along with multiple picking patterns that are as confusing as Chinese Algebra. But in this lesson and arrangement, I have taken out all the difficult chords, as all that's needed at most are a few 2 fingered chords, along with a couple of 1 fingered chords and even a 0 (zero) finger chord (that's right, no pressing anything on the fretboard). And if that wasn't simple enough, only 2 fingers are needed on the right hand. But the right hand gets even easier as two of the strings we pluck for every chord doesn't change throughout the entire song (only the bass note strings change). All this easily makes this fingerstyle arrangement of The Sound of Silence simply the easiest on the internet. Now I know you are probably thinking.... "this is probably going to sound like" a kindergarten nursery rhyme, right?" Well, that's a big NO, as these chords actually introduce some more melodic sophistication to Sound of Silence that is totally in the spirit and tonal center of the song. Please try this easy version, not only because it sounds good but now people who are not as advanced (yet!) on the guitar can play this song. Do get the free sheet music and tux guitar files here: acousticguitarvideos.com/8402/sound-of-silence-easiest-fingerpicking-for-beginners/

[@eddiet2]

Bob, I joined but don't see the sheet music. Problem?

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@eddiet2 e mail me- [e-mail].. will send!!

[@pathayes2215]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons hiijoined but didn't get sound of silence score sheet

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey @@pathayes2215 , please e mail me at [e-mail] and I will send it to you. The automated e mail system (which I hate) probably sent it to your spam. I'll look out for your e mail- thanks Pat! bob

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Pat, just checking to see if you got the sheet music?

[@TheKschaaf]

OMGoosh !, I LOVE your voice!!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Kelly, wow, you are the second person here to say nearly the same thing (so very nice of you). Like I said in the other comment, the singing didn't come very easy to me as the guitar... I've had to work on it a lot. Wishing you a great weekend and thanks again! bob

[@PlanB-3751]

Awesome video lesson 👌 Thank you👍 Greetings from Egypt 🇪🇬 Cheers 🕊️

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Plan B, thanks for taking the lesson and glad it helped!!! Wishing you a great guitar week!!! bob

[@Frank.nKansas]

Very Nice! thank you Bob!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi FranknKansas, great to hear from you and glad the lesson helped!!! Wishing you well with this song and if you need any help, please let me know! bob

[@davidbellamy5445]

Great lesson Bob, thank you very much. This is such a good song. I’ve been practicing it today. Funny, some songs can make even a novice sound better 😀 Thanks again.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey David, I'm so glad that you are playing this song and yes, great song, great song- I'm glad you are having fun with it! Happy evening and a great guitar week too!

[@MyraTagami]

Thank you so easy!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Glad this was easy for you Myra!!!! Wishing you a happy weekend!!! bob

[@mrjsjacques]

Thank you!! Excellent instruction!!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Jon, I'm glad this helped!! Have a great guitar day!! bob

[@penelopecolen2001]

This is awesome

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Penelope, glad you found my channel! Wishing you all the best with this song! Have a great guitar weekend!!! bob

[@hulkjelly6876]

Nice job my friend!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Hulk Jelly, great to hear from you and I'm glad you liked the lesson. Wishing you a happy guitar weekend my friend!! bob

[@nuzin08]

Beautiful, sings very good!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Dorhun.E, thank you for the very kind words! Wishing you happy guitar this weekend! bob

[@renategorg448]

Super easy erklärt 👍👍👍🎸🎶 Dankeschön 🇩🇪

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Renate Görg , I'm so glad the lesson helped!!! Wishing you a happy guitar week!! bob

[@mandyb0725]

Thank you so much! I’m getting it :)

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Frankie, this is great news.... I'm wishing you all the best with this song. Let me know anytime if you need any help or have a question.. Have a great guitar weekend!!! bob

[@ibtisammuzaffar7676]

Wow. So wonderful.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you Ibtisam Muzaffar!!!! Hope you are able to play some or all of this song now!!! bob

[@ibtisammuzaffar7676]

Pleasure is mine sir. I’m just a beginner at old age. However, with your beautiful tutorial, I should be able to play it nicely at sometime.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@ibtisammuzaffar7676 I'm wishing you all the best on your guitar and if you need any help, please let me know. Happy weekend!! bob

[@jackjordan7691]

You are so good, thank you so much.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Jack, that is very kind of you. I'm wishing you well on your guitar and this song! bob

[@cheekyguitarmusic-laughteryoga]

Thank you very much...I played along right away.... slowly part of part... thank you very much for explaining it so clearly and calmly... wonderful.. happy go LUCKY Greetings Rikto 🎶🌞🍰

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Rikto, thank you for taking the lesson and wow, so great that you got it so fast! Wishing you a happy guitar week- keep on playing!! bob

[@cheekyguitarmusic-laughteryoga]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Yes, thank you, Bob ... it's a bit of a challenge, but am very stubborn 🤣 and at some point it will sound as nice as you play it 😘

[@bobharris1497]

@@cheekyguitarmusic-laughteryoga way to go !!! That's my attitude as well. You will get it!!!

[@cbhoy5527]

have subscribed to this channel as Bob has great guitar tutorials & is highly recommended 👍🎸🎶

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you Charles, it's a pleasure to have you here!!!

[@billallen1594]

Thanks for this Bob 👌🏼

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey again Bill, thank you so much for commenting (both videos!)

[@yudipitre5720]

I am so hooked on watching your videos and learning. Now I got my grandson watching you and he doesn't play guitar. He came over and picked up my guitar and started practicing it. Thank you He is 13 and I am trying to get him to get into music instead of always playing video games.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Wow, Yudi, so nice of you to comment here again! I'm glad the videos are helping you.. that is my #1 goal! It would be so great to have your Grandson playing- he's certainly not too young and it's a lot better than playing video games. I'm here if either of you need any coaching.. many thanks again!! bob

[@yudipitre5720]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons We practicing with your strumming videos Thank you 😊

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@@yudipitre5720 happy strumming weekend Yudi!!! Thank you!! bob

[@johnlay3040]

You have a beautiful guitar. The cedar soundboard is so beautiful. 👍👍

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey John, yea that's a really nice guitar (I got lucky when I found that one!). Wishing you a great guitar week- thanks for taking the lesson here!!! bob

[@sunnydayknitn]

Another great song Bob. You do make look easy. Thank you.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Nancy, it's easy, or as easy as this song can be without sacrificing anything. Hoping you will make it look easy!!!

[@sunnydayknitn]

I love the made up words in the song Bob. You are so talented.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@sunnydayknitn thank you Nancy. I decided instead of speaking what the lesson was about, I'd sing it instead.

[@OldC00T]

Bob. Your best. It so happens I am practicing the harder version of this song. Your version is easier and sounds better. Thank you

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Jess, wow I'm glad you found this... rolling it out tomorrow. I don't think this song can get any easier (glad you noticed that it sounds good too!). I had to give it a lot of thought. Have a great weekend!!!

[@gloriags7937]

I love your videos Bob! 😉

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Gloria, so glad you do.!!! Wishing you an outstanding weekend!!

[@randyhill4872]

Hi Bob..thank you for demystifying this song..it sounds soo haunting and beautiful..but you showed a 67 year old beginner guitar player how to take it out for a test drive..I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to many more musical adventures..all the best from Canada..

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Randy, Glad you found my channel and yes, this song just sounds hard (at first listen I thought so too). I don't know how far you are on your guitar but if you email me at [e-mail] , I can send you any of the study guides or sheet music. If you are just starting out, let me know cause I have a whole group of beginner courses as well. Wishing you a great guitar week!! bob

[@huntsail3727]

Great video, subscribed

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you and glad this lesson helped!!! happy pickin' , bob

[@KayLodahl1]

this is an amazing rendition of this all american song... thank you

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Kay, thank you for the kind words and for noticing the arrangement- I feel like I got lucky with this one. Wishing you a happy guitar week! bob

[@kyleem8187]

Good stuff Bob!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thanks Kylee- it's great to hear from you- hope all is well!!

[@beachrose88]

you are a master !!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you Emily... you are so nice... !! I hope you have fun with this song and wishing you a happy guitar week!! bob

[@henrymorgan6087]

I finally found ya Man…someone to get it to where I’m living my guitar life…TYTyTy

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Henry, great to hear from you and really happy that the lessons are helping! Best life is the guitar life!! Keep me posted and if you need any help, let me know. bob

[@kervensfirmin2595]

A master alive

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Kerven, wow, you have to be referring to Paul Simon!! Thanks for taking the lesson here and hope it helped!!!. I'm wishing you a great guitar weekend!!!! bob

[@nightskyimaging]

Very very very helpful!!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Night Sky Imaging, Great to meet you and chat via email! Really happy that this lesson helped and it's great to know you.. Plan on watching some of your videos later!!!! Keep me posted with your guitar!! bob

[@theamateurhistorycollector2633]

Nice job man you made it so easy for me

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Colton's Workshop, great to hear from you and glad the lesson is easy! Wishing you a happy guitar weekend!! bob