Symphony

How to play Symphony by Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 3 you play F, C, Am, Em, G, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is a great beginner pick because the progression is clear, memorable, and feels upbeat right away. You get a strong pop flow that sounds polished without needing a lot of complex moves, so it is satisfying to play along with quickly.

The chart uses barre shapes for every chord shown, so your left hand needs to stay firm and accurate. The main thing to watch is the move between G# and D#, then into Cm, since that change comes up early and sets the feel of the whole progression.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly: G# - D# - G# - Cm. Once your fingers land cleanly on each shape, add the next chord changes from the chart one at a time, then bring it up to tempo. Keep the switches smooth before worrying about 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.