Is This Love?

How to play Is This Love? by Bob Marley on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 2 you play C, G, Em, D, Bm, Am and more, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is a great one to learn because it has a steady, relaxed feel and a memorable groove that sits well under your hands. You get to focus on clean changes and a smooth, even pulse, which makes it satisfying to play once it starts locking in.

The chart uses a mix of open shapes and barre shapes, so you can ease in with the easier grips before moving to the tougher ones. The main change to watch is the move from D and A into F#m, since that shift can slow you down if you rush it. Keep your fingers close to the strings and aim for tidy transitions.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly, then add the next changes only after the first four chords feel automatic. Practice in small chunks, keeping the beat steady at a comfortable speed, and then bring it up toward the full tempo once your hands know the shape changes.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.