Choosin' Texas

How to play Choosin' Texas by Ella Langley on guitar

Choosin' Texas is a strong pick if you want a modern country groove that feels steady and confident. At about 120 BPM, it should sit in a comfortable pocket once you lock in the pulse, and the opening move gives you a clear, repeatable hook to build around. You can focus on making the changes sound smooth rather than rushed.

You get a mix of open shapes and barre shapes here, so the main challenge is moving cleanly from the easy grips into the harder ones. G and Am should feel familiar, but D# asks for a firmer barre shape, so watch that first switch in the opening progression: G - Am - G - D#. That change is the one to drill until it feels automatic.

Start by looping just G and Am until your hand settles, then add D# and keep the motion small and relaxed. After that, practice the full opening progression slowly, then bring it up to tempo in short bursts. Once the changes feel even, play along with the song and aim for consistency over speed.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.