Unwell

How to play Unwell by Matchbox Twenty on guitar

Unwell is a great beginner song because it moves at a steady pace and gives you a simple, familiar feel to lock into. You can focus on clean changes and relaxed rhythm instead of speed, which makes it a good one for building confidence.

The chart starts with open shapes like D, E, and A, then brings in the harder barre shape F#. That shift is the main thing to watch out for, since it can feel like a jump from easy shapes to a tighter grip. Keep your fretting hand close to the neck and make the move smoothly.

Start by looping D - E - A - F# slowly until each change feels automatic. Then practice the open shapes on their own, add the barre shape in short bursts, and only raise the tempo once you can switch without stopping. Focus on even strums and clean chord changes first.

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.