Lady Gaga - Abracadabra

How to play Lady Gaga - Abracadabra by 7clouds on guitar

This song is a fun beginner pick because the groove is steady and the progression loops in a way that helps you lock in quickly. At about 120 BPM, it feels upbeat and controlled, so you can focus on clean changes and timing without getting overwhelmed.

You will need both open shapes and barre shapes, so the main challenge is moving smoothly between the easier chords and the harder grips. The change to watch closely is the opening move from Fm to G# and back again, then into C#m, since that shift can feel awkward until your hand learns the distance.

Start by playing each chord one at a time, then loop Fm - G# - Fm - C#m slowly until the shapes feel automatic. After that, bring the tempo up in small steps and keep your strums even. Once the changes are solid, play along with the track and let the repetition carry you.

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.