Ghostbusters

How to play Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr. on guitar

Ghostbusters is a fun, high-energy tune that feels tight and punchy once you lock into the groove. It is a great song to learn because the riff-driven progression gives you a strong sense of momentum, and it stays engaging even when you keep the parts simple.

You will move between open shapes and barre shapes, so the main challenge is keeping the changes clean and even. The open chords are A, E, Em, and D, while the harder grip shapes are B, F#m, Bm, and F#. Watch the shift in the opening progression - B - A - B - F#m - because it asks you to switch quickly without losing the pulse.

Start by practicing the opening progression slowly and evenly, then loop the full chord cycle until your hands know the moves. After that, bring it up to tempo in small steps and focus on smooth transitions rather than speed. Once the changes feel automatic, play along with the track and keep the rhythm steady.

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.