Houdini

How to play Houdini by Dua Lipa on guitar

This song is a fun beginner pick because it moves with a steady pop pulse and feels catchy right away. You get a simple, repeatable loop that lets you focus on clean changes and a confident groove, so it stays satisfying even at a basic level.

The chart mixes open shapes with barre shapes, so your fretting hand gets a good workout without being overwhelming. The main thing to watch is the opening move from B to F to G and back to F, since that shift asks you to switch grip styles smoothly and keep the sound even.

Start by practicing each shape alone, then loop B - F - G - F slowly until the changes feel automatic. After that, bring it up to tempo in short bursts, aiming for clean transitions first and steady timing second. Once it feels stable, play the whole progression several times without stopping.

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.