Tyla - CHANEL

How to play Tyla - CHANEL by Unknown on guitar

CHANEL is a good beginner play-along because the groove sits around a steady 120 BPM and feels smooth once you lock into the pulse. You get a repeating, modern pop feel that is satisfying to strum along with, and the opening progression gives you a clear path into the song.

You will switch between open shapes and barre shapes, so the main challenge is keeping the left hand relaxed while moving cleanly. The easier shapes are A, Em, D, and E, but the barre shapes Bm, B, C#m, F#m, and Cm need extra pressure and accurate finger placement. Watch the jump from Bm to A and then back into the barre shapes, since that is where the changes can feel tight.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly, one chord at a time, until each change feels automatic. Then connect the full sequence in time, keeping your strumming even and your hand close to the fretboard. Once that feels solid, raise the speed little by little until you can play it smoothly at full tempo.

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.