Master the Chords & Strumming of "Two Against Three" by Daisy Jones

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. How to Play "Two Against Three"
3. Chords and Their Names
   • E minor nine slash F
   • E minor seven
   • D sus4
   • Regular D chord
4. Strumming Pattern
5. Intro Chords
   • G Major seven slash B
   • D add four slash A
6. Verse Chords
   • E minor seven
   • C chord variation
   • D Minor
   • G chord variation
7. Chorus Chords
   • Regular D
   • E minor seven
   • G chord variation with pull-off
8. Instrumental Verse
9. Last Half Verse and Outro
10. Conclusion

🎸 How to Play "Two Against Three" 🎶

Welcome to another tutorial on how to play the song "Two Against Three" by Daisy Jones and the Six. In this lesson, I will guide you through the chords and strumming patterns to help you master this beautiful track from the album "Aurora." So grab your guitar and let's get started!

Chords and Their Names

Before diving into the strumming patterns, let's familiarize ourselves with the chord shapes used in this song. Some of these chords have peculiar names, but they are played in regular tuning. Here are the main chords you'll need to know:

🎵 E minor nine slash F

Place your third finger on the third fret of the B string and your fourth finger on the fourth fret of the D string. Strum from the D string downwards.

🎵 E minor seven

Remove your fourth finger from the previous chord and replace it with your second finger on the second fret of the D string. Strum from the D string again.

🎵 D sus4

This chord is similar to a regular D chord, but add your pinky finger on the third fret of the high E string.

🎵 Regular D chord

Simply play a regular D chord with no additional fingers.

Strumming Pattern

Now that you know the chord shapes, let's focus on the strumming pattern. For each of the first four chords mentioned above, we will use a particular strumming pattern that includes a picked bass note. Here's how it goes:

1. Pick the D string with your thumb.
2. Strum the rest of the chord.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 twice for each chord.

Intro Chords

The song starts with an intro that consists of specific chord shapes. Let's practice these chords:

1. Begin with the E minor nine slash F chord: Place your third finger on the third fret of the B string and your fourth finger on the fourth fret of the D string. Strum the D string downwards.
2. Transition to the E minor seven chord: Lift your pinky finger off and put your second finger on the second fret of the D string. Strum from the D string once.
3. Move to the D sus4 chord: Remove all fingers except for the index finger on the second fret of the G string. Place your pinky finger on the third fret of the high E string. Strum all strings.
4. Conclude the intro with a regular D chord: Remove the pinky finger and strum all strings.

Verse Chords

The verse follows a similar chord progression as the intro. Let's go through the chords:

1. Start with the same four chords from the intro.
2. On the word "Joy," transition to the E minor seven chord: Keep the first two fingers from the previous chord and place your first finger on the second fret of the A string. Pick the low E string, followed by the A string, twice.
3. Change to a C chord variation: Move your third finger to the G note on the top string and place your fourth finger where your third finger usually goes on the C note of the A string. Repeat the picking pattern from the E minor seven chord.
4. Play the D Minor chord.
5. Return to the E minor chord, but only strum it once.
6. Conclude the verse with a G chord: Use fingers two and three on the third fret of the thickest (D) and B strings. After two strums, pull off your second finger to give it a melodic touch.

Chorus Chords

The chorus introduces new chord progressions:

1. Start with a regular D chord and pick the D string for each strum, playing it four times.
2. Transition to an E minor seven chord: Move your first finger to the second fret of the A string and remove your second finger. Strum the A string, followed by the D string with your thumb, alternating between the two. Repeat this pattern four times.
3. Go back to the first chord played at the beginning of the song.
4. Strum the E minor seven chord once and then transition to a walk-up chord shape: Place your first finger on the second fret of the thickest string and your second finger on the third fret of the B string. Strum this shape four times.
5. Play a regular G chord and alternate between strumming the thickest string and the G string. After two strums, pull off your first finger from the G string.

Instrumental Verse

After the second chorus, an instrumental verse follows with similar chords to the first verse. However, skip the D9 and half E minor seven chords and play the following instead:

1. Start with the E minor seven chord.
2. Transition to the C minor seven chord.
3. Continue with the E minor chord.
4. Conclude with the G chord.

Last Half Verse and Outro

The last part of the song features the same chords as the previous verse. However, end with a slow G chord to bring the song to a close.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've learned how to play "Two Against Three" by Daisy Jones and the Six. Remember to practice the chord shapes and strumming patterns, and don't hesitate to rewatch the tutorial or refer to the video for assistance. Keep up the great work and enjoy playing this beautiful song. Rock on!

FAQ

Q: What are the main chord shapes used in "Two Against Three"? A: The main chord shapes used in this song include E minor nine slash F, E minor seven, D sus4, and regular D.

Q: How do I strum the chords in the intro? A: In the intro, you should pick the D string with your thumb and strum the rest of the chord. Repeat this pattern twice for each chord.

Q: What are the strumming patterns for the verse and chorus? A: In the verse, you should follow a specific picking pattern for each chord. The chorus uses a different strumming pattern, with variations in picking and chord progressions.

Q: Are there any variations in the instrumental section? A: Yes, in the instrumental section, you will skip the D9 and half E minor seven chords, focusing on the chords mentioned in the first verse.

Q: How does the song conclude? A: The last half verse is similar to the previous verses, and the song ends with a slow G chord.

Resources:

• Video Tutorial