APT.

How to play APT. by ROSÉ on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because the groove is steady and the harmony moves in a way that feels catchy right away. You get a clean, upbeat play-along feel that sounds good even when you keep your strumming simple.

The chart uses mostly barre shapes, so your left hand will need to stay firm and efficient. The opening run from Cm to A# to B to Gm is the main change to watch, since it asks you to shift shape quickly without losing the pulse. If you want an easier starting point, the open shapes Dm, G, C, and F are there to help you get comfortable with the motion.

Start by looping just the opening progression slowly until the shape changes feel automatic. Then add the rest of the chart at a relaxed tempo, and only after that bring it up toward the song speed. Keep the beat steady, and let the chord changes land cleanly before you try to play it full speed.

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.