How to Play "My Kind of Party" by Jason Aldean on Guitar

If you are an aspiring guitarist, you may want to learn how to play "My Kind of Party" by Jason Aldean. The song utilizes five basic chords for the intro, verse, pre-chorus and the chorus. There are also two guitar solos which utilize picking instead of strumming.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdDkac_Hyhg  You will need a capo to play this song.

"My Kinda Party" is a song written and performed by Jason Aldean. It is the title track from the album of the same name, which was released on November 2, 2010.http://www.jasonaldean.com/music/all/my_kinda_party-6 According to Aldean, "This song is all about workin' for the weekend ...my fans work hard, so they can rip it up when Saturday rolls around".http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/08/jason_aldean_releases_new_sing.html 

Start with the capo on the first fret on the neck of your guitar. Learn to play the chords used for the intro, chorus, and verse: B Minor, E minor, D Major, A Major, and G. 

• B Minor-  Hold down the second string on the second fret, the fifth string on the third fret and the third and fourth strings on the fourth fret below the capo. Strum from the second string to the bottom to play the chord.

• D Major- Hold the fourth and sixth string on the second fret below the capo and the fifth string on the third fret below the capo. Strum from the second string to the bottom to play the chord.

• A Major- Hold down the third fourth and fifth string on the second fret below the capo. Strum from the second string to the bottom to play the chord.

• G Major- Hold down the second string on the second fret, the first, fifth and sixth string on the third fret. Strum from the first string to the bottom to play the chord.

• E Minor- Hold down the second and third string on the second fret down from the capo. Strum from the second string to the bottom to play the chord.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdDkac_Hyhg 

For the intro and verse, play the pattern B Minor, D Major, A Major, G Major, then A Major. The pattern for the pre-chorus is E Minor, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Minor, G Major then A Major. The pattern for the chorus is E Minor, D Major, A Major, G Major, A Major. Use a pick to replicate the strumming pattern of the song.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdDkac_Hyhg  

After the chorus, repeat the pre-chorus pattern then play the verse pattern. 

Memorize the chord and strumming patterns, then start to play the song along with your guide. Continue practicing with your guide until you feel comfortable with your ability to replicate the sound of the song.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdDkac_Hyhg  Go back and review any chords or strumming patterns that you have difficulty playing.