Sweet Melody

How to play Sweet Melody by Little Mix on guitar

Sweet Melody is a strong pick if you want a catchy pop song that feels upbeat and confident. At about 120 BPM, it moves with a steady pulse, so you can focus on clean changes and a locked-in rhythm rather than speed. It is a good beginner challenge because the harmony is memorable and the progression gives you plenty of repetition to settle in.

You will need both open shapes and barre shapes here. The easier open chords are G and F, but the progression also asks for C# and C#m, which are harder barre shapes. The change to watch most closely is the opening move from C# to C#m and then into G, since that shift can feel awkward until your hand learns the shape changes.

Start by practicing the opening progression slowly and looping just C# - C#m - G - F until the changes feel smooth. Then add the next section in small chunks, keeping your strumming light and even. Once your fingers know the shapes, bring the tempo up gradually until you can play along without rushing.

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.