Sam Barber - Indigo (feat. Avery Anna) (Lyric Video)

How to play Sam Barber - Indigo (feat. Avery Anna) (Lyric Video) by Sam Barber on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because it sits in a steady groove and lets you focus on clean changes instead of flashy technique. At about 120 BPM, it feels driving but still manageable, and the minor-key mood gives it a calm, reflective pull.

You can keep most of it on open shapes, with C, D, Em, and G doing the heavy lifting. The main thing to watch is the move into Em, since that change can expose any hesitation if your fretting hand is late. If your chart brings in Gm, treat that as the harder shape and give it extra attention.

Start by looping the opening progression C - D - Em - C until the movement feels automatic. Then add the full song in short sections, keeping your strums even and your chord changes relaxed. Once the shapes are reliable, play along with the track and gradually build speed and confidence.

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.