Sign of the Gypsy Queen

How to play Sign of the Gypsy Queen by April Wine on guitar

This is a strong song to learn if you want a driving, classic rock feel at a steady tempo. It sits in E minor and gives you a good workout without getting overly complex, so it feels energetic and rewarding as soon as you lock in the groove.

All of the shapes are open, so your fretting hand can stay relaxed and focus on clean changes. The main thing to watch is the opening move from Em to D to Am to C, since that sequence asks you to shift smoothly between nearby shapes without losing the pulse.

Start by looping Em - D - Am - C slowly until the changes feel automatic. Then bring it up toward the song tempo, keeping your strumming even and your chord switches clean. Once that feels solid, play along from start to finish and tighten any spots where you hesitate.

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.