sombr - back to friends

How to play sombr - back to friends by deep blue sounds on guitar

This song is a good beginner pick because the groove sits at a steady 120 BPM and the progression feels moody and smooth under your fingers. You get a strong, repetitive loop that sounds full without needing flashy technique, so it is great for building confidence while keeping the vibe laid-back and focused.

Most of the chart uses barre shapes, so your main job is getting clean pressure and smooth shifts between Cm, F#m, D#m, and A#. The one easier shape is F, which gives your hand a brief break when it appears. Watch the move from the opening Cm - F#m - D#m - A# loop, since that change is the one most likely to slow you down.

Start by practicing the opening progression slowly and making each chord ring clearly before worrying about speed. Then loop the same four chords until the changes feel automatic, and only after that bring it up toward the full tempo. If your timing gets loose, keep the pulse steady and let the chord changes land right on it.

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.