Song Tabs

 The original "El Condor Pasa" is a traditional Peruvian folk melody made famous worldwide by Simon and Garfunkel. Their version combines gentle nylon-string guitar with a folk-pop arrangement, making it ideal for beginners learning chord transitions and simple rhythms.

Chords and Structure

This song uses only four open chords: Em, G, Am, and C.
Practice moving between Em and G, as well as G to C, since these are the most common transitions in the song.

Strumming Pattern

A simple and effective strumming pattern for beginners is:
Down, down-up, up-down-up
Try keeping a steady, gentle rhythm to match the song's relaxed, contemplative feel.
Alternatively, you can use all downstrokes for a softer touch, especially in the verses.

Tips for Beginners

- Use your index and middle fingers for the Em chord, and try to keep them close to the fretboard for quick changes to G and Am.
- For transitions between Em and G, keep your index finger anchored on the A string (2nd fret) to move smoothly.
- Practice the C to G move by pivoting your fingers instead of lifting them off completely.

Focus on clean chord changes and maintaining a steady tempo for an authentic, folky sound.