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Amazing Grace Guitar Tabs

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Amazing Grace Guitar Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #instrumental, #waltz, #crosspicking, #vocal song, #rhythm

The Amazing Grace guitar tablature on Tunefox offers arrangements for players of all skill levels. The Melody version is ideal for guitar beginners, while the Basic Crosspicking introduces foundational picking techniques. For more intermediate players, the Crosspicking arrangement adds complexity and richness. The Rhythm tab focuses on waltz-time accompaniment, and the Walking Bass Rhythm brings a unique touch with its steady bass line.



Always start with the melody try to sing the words or speak them as you play the notes. After that check out the Basic Crosspicking arrangement. This Amazing Grace tab will introduce you to cross picking in a gentle way. If it feels tough, check out our video lesson series Introduction to Crosspicking. After going through that you might want to check out the Crosspicking arrangement. This one is more complex, but remember you can always use your Tunefox tools such as the tempo and difficulty sliders to tailor the arrangement and practice to your needs and current skill level. If you want to dive even deeper into cross picking check out Crosspicking 102. This lesson series dives deeper into the art.



With any tune you learn, practice your backup and rhythm skills. If you plan on playing with others, this is more important than playing leads. Our Rhythm Guitar roadmap features multiple video lesson series to help you learn the basics of backup.

Learn how to play Amazing Grace on Guitar with this selection of tablatures:

  • Guitar Amazing Grace Melody

    Melody

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    Amazing Grace. It's a beautiful melody, a classic song, and it sounds great on guitar. There is no better place to start when learning a song than with the melody. Try and sing or s...

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  • Guitar Amazing Grace Basic Crosspicking

    Basic Crosspicking

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      50 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This song comes from our lesson series, "Introduction to Crosspicking".

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  • Guitar Amazing Grace Rhythm

    Rhythm

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    Learn to play rhythm in waltz time you must, if kicked out of jam you do not want to be. Also...Slow it down.

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  • Guitar Amazing Grace Walking Bass Rhythm

    Walking Bass Rhythm

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      50 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    . Make sure to engage the swing feature here! It's crucial to get the right sound with your walking bass in a tune that has a waltz feel.

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  • Guitar Amazing Grace Crosspicking

    Crosspicking

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This cross-picking arrangement can be very beautiful played on solo guitar in a jam. There's a lot of notes in the full arrangement. Don't lose sight of the core melody. Make sure to...

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  • Guitar Amazing Grace Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This is a slightly challenging but super fun version of Amazing Grace. It features the modern version of the popular "G-run" throughout and uses a lot of swing feel timing which is ...

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How to Play Amazing Grace on Guitar - Practicing Tips:

Practicing with Tunefox’s "Amazing Grace" guitar tab is an engaging way to develop your skills while exploring this timeless hymn. Here are some tips to make the most of your practice sessions:


  1. Start Slow and Steady
    Use Tunefox's playback speed adjustment to slow down the "Amazing Grace" guitar tab and focus on accuracy. Playing at a slower tempo helps build muscle memory and ensures every note rings out clearly.


  2. Experiment with Variations
    Take advantage of Tunefox’s Lick Switcher to swap out phrases in the tab. This feature allows you to explore different interpretations of "Amazing Grace" and develop your creativity as a guitarist.


  3. Practice with Backing Tracks
    Play along with the included backing tracks to improve your timing and rhythm. Whether you’re working on the basic melody or a complex crosspicking arrangement, this will help you stay in sync and prepare for ensemble playing.


  4. Focus on Technique
    Each version of the Amazing Grace tablature is designed to highlight specific skills. Use the Basic Crosspicking or Walking Bass Rhythm tabs to refine your picking accuracy and coordination.


  5. Customize Difficulty
    The Arrange Slider lets you adjust the difficulty of any Amazing Grace tab. Start with simpler arrangements to build confidence and gradually add complexity as you improve.


  6. Embrace Repetition
    Loop challenging sections of the tab to focus on trouble spots. Tunefox makes it easy to isolate tricky parts so you can practice efficiently without replaying the entire song.


By following these tips and fully utilizing the features in Tunefox, you can master the "Amazing Grace" guitar tab while enhancing your technique and musicality.