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EADGBE E
EADGBEX A
EADGBEX A7
EADGBEXX D
EADGBEX D6
EADGBE E7
EADGBE F
Wipe Out The Surfaris

 Original Version

Wipe Out by The Surfaris is a classic surf rock instrumental, famous for its energetic drum solo and catchy guitar riffs. When adapting this song for guitar using the provided chords, focus on capturing its upbeat, driving rhythm.

Playing Tips

  • Strumming Pattern:
    Use a fast, consistent down-up strum to emulate the surf rock feel. A good starting point for beginners is:
    Down, down-up, up-down-up
    Try to keep your wrist loose for a bouncy sound.

  • Chord Transitions:
    Most chords are open chords: A, A7, D, D6, E, E7, F. Practice switching between A and A7 rapidly, as the progression alternates frequently. For D6, add your pinky to the 2nd fret of the first string while playing a regular D.

  • Techniques:
    Palm muting can help you mimic the staccato feel of the original. Lightly rest the edge of your palm on the strings near the bridge while strumming.
    For the F chord, use the simplified version (mini-barre on the first two strings) if full barre chords are difficult.

  • General Advice:
    Play slowly at first, focusing on smooth chord changes. As you gain confidence, increase speed to match the song’s energetic tempo.
    Don’t worry about the original lead guitar line—strumming the chords with energy will still capture the song’s vibe.

EADGBE E
EADGBEX A
EADGBEX A7
EADGBEXX D
EADGBEX D6
EADGBE E7
EADGBE F
Intro
E A A7 A
A A7 A A A7 A A A7 A
D D6 D D D6 D
A A7 A A A7 A
E E7 E D D6 D A A7 A E
Verse
A A D A
E D A
Main Theme
E A A7 A A A7 A A A7 A A A7 A
D D6 D D D6 D
A A7 A A A7 A
E E7 E D D6 D A A7 A E
A A D A
E D A
Bridge
E A F F F
D D A A E D A E E7
A A D A
E D A
Outro
E A A7 A A A7 A A A7 A A A7 A
D D6 D D D6 D
A A7 A A A7 A
E E7 E D D6 D A A7 A E
A A7 A A A7 A A A7 A A A7 A
D D6 D D D6 D
A A7 A A A7 A
E E7 E D D6 D
A A7 A A A7 A A A7 A A A7 A A