Tame Impala - My Old Ways

How to play Tame Impala - My Old Ways by tameimpala on guitar

This is a great beginner tune if you want a moody groove that still feels easy to lock into. At about 120 BPM, you can focus on staying relaxed and letting the chord changes flow without rushing. The repeating feel makes it satisfying to play once you settle into the pocket.

You will mostly move between open shapes and a few barre shapes, so the main challenge is keeping your hand light and ready for the switch. The opening move from Fm to A is the one to watch, then A#m brings you back into the darker sound before returning to Fm. Take your time getting that shape change clean.

Start by practicing the opening progression slowly, one change at a time. Then loop Fm - A - A#m - Fm until your fingers land automatically. After that, bring it up toward the song tempo and aim for smooth transitions before worrying about 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.