Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Thanks for watching. This channel exists to help solo acoustic musicians take their music from the couch, to playing on the streets and in the pubs. I want this channel to be a place you can come and have your questions answered. Because it's scary when you start out! You're not alone!
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0:00 Intro & Thank You
0:22 Why standard chords can sound "the same"
0:44 The E Major scale and chord pattern
1:13 Walking through the E Major chord shapes
1:53 The benefit of "ergonomic" shapes for cold hands
2:26 Testing the shapes (frozen hand test)
3:00 Angels (Robbie Williams)
4:14 Don't Stop Me Now (Queen)
5:05 Little Lion Man (Mumford & Sons)
6:06 Take On Me (A-ha)
7:50 Hypersonic Missiles (Sam Fender)
9:40 We Are The Champions (Queen)
10:07 Dakota (Stereophonics)
11:27 Using these shapes in the key of B Major
12:12 Summer of '69 (Bryan Adams)
13:00 Yellow (Coldplay)
14:38 7 (Catfish and the Bottlemen)
15:25 Final Tips & Summary
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I normally down tune half a step but I did this in standard in case you want to play along. But man, that half a difference when you're not used to singing that high!
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Consider subscribing if you're here for the journey! 🙌
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If that was helpful, here's a few more that might help too.
👉 2 Hour Pub Gig Set List! (43 Songs + 3 Encores): youtu.be/euz7s8n9ev0?si=OlNkpV3v5g1evCea
👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=_iNJBj4ekCdUsJyC
👉 Here's a video where I run through my pub gig equipment set up: youtu.be/ks3QhvrV1gU?si=VduUqwsezlYFXQkS
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Here's where you can buy some of the products in the video. Please note these are all affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you! It just helps support the channel!
▶️ The Mackie Showbox: tidd.ly/3L5Ji2l
▶️ AKG P5 S (microphone): tidd.ly/4hrBjck
▶️ Ibanez AEWC621 (the black guitar): tidd.ly/4qmN4ob
▶️ Mic stand plec holder: tidd.ly/3KZaaBc
▶️ 24 plectrum pack: tidd.ly/4qllYxR
▶️ Guitar Players' Accessory Pack: tidd.ly/3Jpe71z
▶️ Fender 18.6ft jack to jack: tidd.ly/3WUjHfn
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
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Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
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👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): buymeacoffee.com/soundnoise
👉 Email: [josh.sound.noise@gmail.com](mailto:josh.sound.noise@gmail.com) - get in touch if you want to book me or collaborate. I'm open to offers :)
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Much love! 💚
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#soloacousticguitar #giggingmusician #singersongwriter #mackie #showbox #pubgig #soloperformer #soundnoise #busker #buskingmusician #buskingtips
Thanks for watching. This channel exists to help solo acoustic musicians take their music from the couch, to playing on the streets and in the pubs. I want this channel to be a place you can come and have your questions answered. Because it's scary when you start out! You're not alone!
---
0:00 Intro & Thank You
0:22 Why standard chords can sound "the same"
0:44 The E Major scale and chord pattern
1:13 Walking through the E Major chord shapes
1:53 The benefit of "ergonomic" shapes for cold hands
2:26 Testing the shapes (frozen hand test)
3:00 Angels (Robbie Williams)
4:14 Don't Stop Me Now (Queen)
5:05 Little Lion Man (Mumford & Sons)
6:06 Take On Me (A-ha)
7:50 Hypersonic Missiles (Sam Fender)
9:40 We Are The Champions (Queen)
10:07 Dakota (Stereophonics)
11:27 Using these shapes in the key of B Major
12:12 Summer of '69 (Bryan Adams)
13:00 Yellow (Coldplay)
14:38 7 (Catfish and the Bottlemen)
15:25 Final Tips & Summary
---
I normally down tune half a step but I did this in standard in case you want to play along. But man, that half a difference when you're not used to singing that high!
---
Consider subscribing if you're here for the journey! 🙌
---
If that was helpful, here's a few more that might help too.
👉 2 Hour Pub Gig Set List! (43 Songs + 3 Encores): youtu.be/euz7s8n9ev0?si=OlNkpV3v5g1evCea
👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=_iNJBj4ekCdUsJyC
👉 Here's a video where I run through my pub gig equipment set up: youtu.be/ks3QhvrV1gU?si=VduUqwsezlYFXQkS
---
Here's where you can buy some of the products in the video. Please note these are all affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you! It just helps support the channel!
▶️ The Mackie Showbox: tidd.ly/3L5Ji2l
▶️ AKG P5 S (microphone): tidd.ly/4hrBjck
▶️ Ibanez AEWC621 (the black guitar): tidd.ly/4qmN4ob
▶️ Mic stand plec holder: tidd.ly/3KZaaBc
▶️ 24 plectrum pack: tidd.ly/4qllYxR
▶️ Guitar Players' Accessory Pack: tidd.ly/3Jpe71z
▶️ Fender 18.6ft jack to jack: tidd.ly/3WUjHfn
---
Hit SUBSCRIBE for more. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
---
Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
---
👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): buymeacoffee.com/soundnoise
👉 Email: [josh.sound.noise@gmail.com](mailto:josh.sound.noise@gmail.com) - get in touch if you want to book me or collaborate. I'm open to offers :)
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Much love! 💚
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#soloacousticguitar #giggingmusician #singersongwriter #mackie #showbox #pubgig #soloperformer #soundnoise #busker #buskingmusician #buskingtips
