House of the Rising Sun

Learning to play House of the Rising Sun is easy. All the chords are in the first position and everyone who has picked up a guitar will want to learn this famous song. Part of the “sound” of House of the Rising Sun is found in the picking pattern. Through the use of arpeggios, plus distinctive strumming techniques, the haunting sound of House of the Rising Sun takes shape. Once you learn the chord patterns, and you become comfortable with your right hand strumming and picking, you will enjoy House of the Rising Sun more than ever.