4 Non Blondes - What's Up

How to play 4 Non Blondes - What's Up by 4NonBlondes on guitar

This is a great beginner song to learn because the progression is simple, familiar, and satisfying to play at a steady pace. It has a strong, uplifting feel, and once you lock into the changes, you can focus on keeping your rhythm even and confident.

Most of the shapes are open, with Bm as the main barre chord to watch. The opening A - Bm - D - A move is the spot that may slow you down, so make sure the shift into Bm is clean and relaxed before moving on.

Start by looping A - Bm - D - A slowly until the changes feel automatic. Then add the rest of the song in small sections, keeping your strumming steady, and only speed up once you can switch to Bm without losing time.

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.