Song practice guide
How to Practice This Land Is Your Land
Woody Guthrie's 'This Land Is Your Land' is the unofficial American folk anthem. The simple chord changes, the straightforward melody, and the iconic singalong chorus make it accessible to absolute beginners. It's also the foundational song of the modern folk tradition.
Song Details
- Key
- G
- Tempo
- 110 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
Steady strumming in 4/4. Smooth G-C-D chord changes. Confident, full-voiced singing of the chorus.
Practice Tips
- 1
The chord progression is the simplest American folk standard: I-IV-V (G-C-D in the key of G).
- 2
The song is celebratory and political. Sing it with commitment; a tentative performance misses the point.
- 3
It works as a solo singer-songwriter song or as a group sing-along. Adjust your dynamics to the situation.
Why This Song
It's the American folk anthem. Every folk musician knows it; it belongs in every American songbook.
Practice This Land Is Your Land Daily
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