Godsmack - Voodoo (Official Music Video)

How to Play "Voodoo" by Godsmack on Guitar

Materials Needed:

• Acoustic or electric guitar
• Guitar pick (optional)
• Capo (optional)

Step 1: Tune Your Guitar

• Ensure your guitar is tuned to standard tuning: EADGBE.

Step 2: Learn the Chords

• The song "Voodoo" by Godsmack primarily uses power chords. Familiarize yourself with the following power chords:
  • E5: E power chord (index finger on the 7th fret of the A string and ring finger on the 9th fret of the D string)
  • D5: D power chord (index finger on the 5th fret of the A string and ring finger on the 7th fret of the D string)
  • A5: A power chord (index finger on the 5th fret of the low E string and ring finger on the 7th fret of the A string)
  • B5: B power chord (index finger on the 7th fret of the low E string and ring finger on the 9th fret of the A string)

Step 3: Strumming Pattern

• The song has a slow rock tempo. Practice a downstroke strumming pattern to match the rhythm of the song.

Step 4: Play Along with the Song

• Start by playing the E5, D5, A5, and B5 power chords in sequence to follow the chord progression of the song.
• Listen to the song to get a feel for the timing and transitions between chords.

Step 5: Add Dynamics

• Experiment with adding dynamics to your strumming to match the intensity of the song. You can vary the strumming force to create a more dynamic sound.

Step 6: Practice and Refine

• Practice playing along with the song multiple times to improve your timing and accuracy.
• Pay attention to any nuances in the song and try to replicate them in your playing.

Step 7: Optional - Use a Capo

• If you find the original key challenging, you can use a capo on the appropriate fret to transpose the chords to a more comfortable key for your voice or playing style.

Step 8: Enjoy Playing "Voodoo" by Godsmack

• Once you feel comfortable with the chords and strumming pattern, enjoy playing along to "Voodoo" by Godsmack and feel the energy of the song come to life through your guitar playing.