Song practice guide
How to Practice Pink Moon
Nick Drake's 'Pink Moon' is one of the most beloved indie-folk songs ever recorded. The fingerpicked accompaniment, the open-tuned guitar, and Nick's iconic vocal performance have made it a cornerstone of singer-songwriter and indie-folk repertoire.
Song Details
- Key
- D
- Tempo
- 70 BPM
- Time
- 4/4
- Style
- boom-chuck
Structure
This song is still under copyright, so we publish its form rather than its chord chart. Add it to your library and you can enter or attach your own chart, and Repertoire will schedule it either way.
What to Focus On
Open-tuning fingerpicking. Smooth chord transitions. Singing the contemplative melody with restraint.
Practice Tips
- 1
The song uses open tuning. Tune accordingly before tackling the chord shapes.
- 2
The fingerpicking is the song. Master it slowly.
- 3
Nick's vocal is restrained and intimate. Don't oversing it.
Why This Song
It's the great Nick Drake masterpiece, a singer-songwriter milestone.
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