Tame Impala - Dracula

How to play Tame Impala - Dracula by TrendingTracks on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because the groove sits in a steady, driving feel at about 120 BPM, so you can lock in quickly and hear progress fast. It has a strong, catchy motion that makes it satisfying to play even when you keep the parts simple.

You can lean on the open F shape for an easier start, but most of the chart uses barre shapes like A#, B, F#, A#m, G#m, D#m, G#, Fm, and C#. The main change to watch is the opening move between A# and B, since that back-and-forth sets the shape of the whole song.

Start by looping A# - B - A# - B slowly until the switch feels clean. Then add the rest of the chord changes one at a time, keeping your hand relaxed and your rhythm even. Once the shapes feel automatic, bring the tempo up in small steps until you can play through it smoothly.

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.