Dracula

How to play Dracula by Tame Impala on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 6 you play F, Am, E, G, D, Em and more, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is a strong pick if you want a moody, driving groove that still feels straightforward under your hands. At about 120 BPM, it should sit in a steady pocket and reward clean changes more than flashy technique. You can use it to build confidence while keeping the feel tight and controlled.

The chart leans on barre shapes, so the main challenge is keeping your fretting hand relaxed while moving between them. The opening run B - D#m - A# - C# asks for smooth shifts, and the change into the next chord is the one to watch so the rhythm does not wobble. Aim for even pressure and clear muting between moves.

Start by looping just the opening progression slowly until each shape sounds clean. Then practice the chord changes in pairs, especially the jump from D#m to A#, before putting the full sequence back together. Once that feels solid, bring the tempo up in small steps and focus on staying locked to the pulse.

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.