Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Want to learn the rhythm guitar parts for Billie Jean by Michael Jackson? In this lesson I break down the groove and chord parts step by step so you can play along with this classic track.

🎸 Guitar Tabs available on my Patreon page:
👉 patreon.com/AndyHillier

In this guitar tutorial I teach the rhythm guitar parts that help give Billie Jean its iconic feel and groove.

In this lesson you will learn:
The rhythm guitar parts used throughout the song
The chord shapes and groove patterns
How to lock into the rhythm and timing
Tips for getting the feel and dynamics right
How to play along smoothly with the track

Guitar tabs are shown on screen throughout the lesson so you can easily follow along.

I have also done a full guitar cover of Billie Jean which you can watch here:
youtu.be/I-wU1zqWL_s

This Michael Jackson Billie Jean guitar tutorial is perfect for anyone searching for a guitar lesson, rhythm guitar tutorial, funk guitar lesson and how to play Billie Jean on guitar.

Tuning: Standard tuning

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