
Learn to play medicine songs, mantras, and beautiful world songs on guitar from the ground up, with tunes in Portuguese, Hebrew, and Spanish.
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Choose between a classical guitar with nylon strings or an acoustic with steel strings, and pick a starter budget around $500 after comparing YouTube demos of spruce or cedar tops.
Learn how to hold the guitar at an angle to align the wrist and back for comfortable playing, with emphasis on bar chords, muscle memory, and a thigh rest.
Discover how a capo like Talia alters guitar sounds and reduces chord complexity, and learn how to choose and verify the right capo for acoustic or classical guitars.
Explore finger style with fingernails on the right hand, compare the sound to a pick, and decide whether to play with or without nails in medicine song pro course.
Master right-hand strumming, muting strings, and staying on beat with a metronome, while the left hand comes later; practice the down down up down up pattern for many songs.
Assign the thumb to the bass strings and each finger to a treble string to build muscle memory for picking patterns, then practice slowly with patterns like 5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1.
Master the C and G chords with specific finger placements and strumming all strings for G. Choose the easier G variant if you prefer, and practice for the next video.
Master the D and D minor chords on the bottom four strings. Use the index, middle, and ring fingers to position the notes for both chords.
Learn E and E minor by moving the A minor shape up one string, hitting all strings for E, and using a two-finger E minor on strings five and four.
The lecture introduces bar chords, focusing on the F chord and B minor, and explains barre technique and finger positions while stressing patient practice for mastering songbook chords.
Learn how bass notes define the lowest string in chords and how to adapt the 5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1 picking pattern to different bass notes.
Explore the guitar book guide that teaches picking patterns, bar counts for each chord, capo placement, and rhythm notation, enabling seamless song recall and precise strumming and bass patterns.
Learn abuelito fuego with a simple picking pattern and capo on the fifth fret, then practice quick chord changes among e minor, a minor, c, g, and F.
Explore a guitar tutorial for Adonai Ori, outlining a unique picking pattern, chords on G, D minor, F, and changing verse bar counts, plus Hebrew pronunciation tips.
Master the Agua de estrellas guitar arrangement with the picking pattern 5-4-3-1-2-3-1 and D to G, minor to C changes. Practice half-bar transitions and flexible strumming to make it flow.
Learn medicine song guitar arrangement using am, c, g, am for two bars each, with picking pattern 5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1 or strum; ideal for beginners.
Explore Ajai Alai, a mantra-like song with non-sanskrit origins. Learn its non-repeating chord changes and the 5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1 picking pattern, and practice with the original to guide your playing.
Learn a beginner-friendly Allah Hu/Burgess Zikr with simple down down up down up strumming and easy A minor to G to E minor chord changes.
Master amor y unidad with a fingerpicking pattern 5 4 2 3 2 3, capo on the first fret, or a down-down-up-up-down-up strum; practice Spanish and compare Celeste and Danny covers.
Learn the basic guitar accompaniment for Atahualpa, using the standard picking pattern (5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1) doubled for each chord, with a D to C transition, covering the first verse and chorus.
Master a beginner-friendly ayahuasca song with a simple chord sequence (e minor, a minor, g) and a down down up up down up strumming pattern.
Learn a tricky picking pattern for ayahuasca tacky monkey, including the five-dot four-three-one-dot-two-three rhythm and f and e minor shapes, with lyric insertion practice.
Learn the beautiful bird song with easy, basic chords and a simple picking pattern (5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1) or strum it, and practice transitions as taught.
Learn the Bolo song to energize a group with an Am to G progression, a simple picking pattern, and easy finger positions with optional capo on the first fret.
Learn a slow guitar rendition of Brahma Nandam, with a second-fret picking pattern and chord shifts among a minor, e minor, and f across verses.
Learn the five four three one two three picking pattern for each chord, including a bar chord in B minor, while singing Hebrew and English verses with choir-like energy.
Practice am for one bar, g for one bar, dm for one bar, and am for one bar, then repeat with a down-down-up-up-down-up strumming pattern and sing along.
Practice a guitar arrangement of companheiro na escuridao using picking pattern 5-4-3-1-2-3 and a minor progression em, am, f, g, em, dm, am, f, em, am with Portuguese pronunciation.
Practice a fast 5-4-3-1-2-3 picking pattern for a Bettina Marine Gee song, using G, D minor, and F bass shapes and soft plucking to start.
Learn to play and sing corazon que es lo unico que tengo with guided guitar picking patterns and chords (a minor, g, e minor), while practicing Spanish pronunciation.
Master the cognac tune (also Kuna) with a minor–C–e minor progression and the 5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1 picking pattern. The lesson explains chord changes and bass timing to aid memory across verses.
Learn a beautiful guitar arrangement of Cura, using a 5-4-2-3-1-2 picking pattern with E minor and A minor chords, while the tutor demonstrates verse flow.
Learn cura do beija flor, a dynamic, repeatable song with simple verse progressions; pick on fret pattern 5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1 or strum, and enjoy the hummingbird interdimensional symbolism.
learn the short, beautiful medicine song Daffodil through its c–g–dm chord progression and a simple 5–4–2–3 picking pattern, focusing on playing the melody while singing.
Explore the song Lee and Lee through acapella and guitar, using a consistent 5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1 picking pattern and chords, with a briefly confusing intro in minor 5 4 2 3 and E7 from Peru.
Master picking and strumming in en el cielo, using the D minor–A minor–C–D minor progression, with a flexible picking pattern that blends into strumming to energize singing.
Explore flor das aguas, a diamond song with easy chords and strumming, performed with a second fret technique. Learn verse structure and Portuguese pronunciation for an energetic performance.
Gaia presents a meditative munchies piece in the medicine song course, with a simple picking pattern and a minor chord progression for quiet group harmonization.
Learn havaya through a repeated 5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1 chord pattern and verse cadences, noting A minor endings and four-bar cadences for a celestial choir feel.
Practice Hawa Putu Maima with a simple E minor, G, and A minor chord progression and a steady down down up up down up strumming, designed for a group sing-along.
Perform a simple, quiet song, fan favorite, with notes; each chord plays twice, ending with em for three bars and a minor for one, and you can speed up.
Learn humito del copal through a flexible picking pattern and chord progression, with E minor, A minor, C, D, and G, and practice smooth transitions with strummed singing.
Explore the opening song I am whole, mastering a third fret picking pattern with a minor variation, and channel the divine feminine to deepen emotional connection in performance.
Sing along to a simple Rainbow gatherings-inspired song about community and simplicity, with a straightforward down-down-up-up-down-up strumming pattern and the chords Am, C, G, Am.
Learn the 5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1 picking pattern across a minor, g, c, f, d minor, and e7, with bar-chord notes and practice tips.
Illumina teaches a changing 5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1 pattern across D, G, A, and B minor, with timing cues and pronunciation notes that emphasize the song's cosmic angelic energy.
Master the song e t with a simple third-fret picking pattern and mostly two-bar chords. Focus on singing and d minor to a minor transitions, especially in the third verse.
Learn the easy two-bar e wah wah with a second-fret picking pattern and a minor c g a minor progression, in Medicine Song Pro Course, part one.
Learn the picking patterns for Jaya Shiva Shambo, play each verse once, and practice 5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1 or down-down-up-up-down-up, with d minor, f, c, and d minor progression.
Explore Kali Durga, a medicine song with a down down up up down up strumming pattern and changing progressions; verses 2–4 share lyrics but differ in inflection and melody.
Explore the medicinal power of a Hebrew live recording, presented as a personally transcribed rendition. Note rhythmic choices like a 5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1 picking pattern and tempo shifts that intensify the verses.
Explore la luz del bosque by comparing picking and strumming patterns, using the 5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1 sequence, singing through to adjust energy and vibe.
Learn the Lev Tahor song with a simple 5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1 picking pattern over G and A minor, featuring a brief F chord.
Lokah Samastah teaches a simple, peaceful song built on two-bar chunks of E minor, G, and D, with a chorus using D and E minor, repeated with rising dynamics.
Learn a bass-down strumming pattern in E minor and E minor seven, with C and A minor, plus intro and outro options, to build dexterity and smooth chord transitions.
Learn the Lose G guitar pattern with detailed picking and strumming for G, F, and D, plus half-bar rhythm, while exploring the Santa Maria energy and community singing.
Learn a simple guitar song with easy chords, a D to G progression, and a third-fret picking pattern (5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1), with the D lasting two bars.
join medicine song pro course part one Madre Aya lesson, exploring modern day ayahuasca through a simple am, e minor, g, a minor, f guitar pattern with 5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1.
Explore a two-chord mariri rendition with optional guitar, using a picking pattern (5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1, twice) across C, A minor, and D sections, emphasizing positive healing energy.
Explore the medicine trees guitar lesson, using a minor, C, and G progression with a down-up strumming pattern, and verse–chorus structure, plus a link to the full track on SoundCloud.
Learn the song Nino Salvaje with a simple Em-G-D-Em progression and down down up up down up strumming. Practice Spanish pronunciation and build energy with backing vocals.
Learn to play the Ganesh mantra Om Gam Gana Pataye Namaha on guitar, using picking pattern and changes (A minor, E minor, D minor, C) with strumming to remove obstacles.
Learn the om mani padme om chant in the medicine song pro course part 1, matching voice with a 5-4-2-3-4-3-2-3 strumming pattern and a friendly English version for group rhythm.
Learn the easy Om Shiva Om guitar lesson with capo on the first fret, and practice the picking pattern 5-4-2-3-1-2-3-1 across A minor, D minor, and E minor chords.
Learn the easy picking pattern for Oso Blanco across E minor and D chords, using 5-4-2-3-4-3-2-3 (repeat on E minor as 6-4-2-3-6-4-2-3), with practice tips.
Learn Pachamama with simple Em, D, Am chords, optional picking or strumming patterns, and a two-bar chorus, delivering an easy, English-language guitar arrangement.
Learn Pachamama Pachacamaq in medicine song pro course part 1 by following a chord pattern with C, G, F, and Em, capo at the fourth fret, and repeating half-bar changes.
Master passarinho with a simple picking pattern and verse chords (a minor, e minor, d minor) and a chorus of d minor, a minor, e minor.
Learn a guitar picking pattern (5 4 2 3 4 3 2 3) repeated for each chord: A minor, E minor, C, B minor, and D, with verses and a whistle part.
Practice the prayer of Saint Francis through a capoed guitar on the fifth fret, using A minor, C, and B minor progression with bar chords and refined transitions and singing.
Master the prayer to the gods guitar arrangement by learning the chord progression and a flexible picking pattern; practice verse variations and half-bar transitions to align singing.
Learn to breathe in love through the song 'respirando tu amor', blending meditation, vocal dynamics, and simple e minor chords with a bass-down pattern, inviting inner reflection and sacred intention.
Practice Samhain, an easy song with a simple picking pattern, and call upon sacred ancestors, kin, and departed loved ones across realms.
Learn senora mi senora with a standard picking pattern and strumming, build energy for a louder, faster sing-along and dance, using d minor, f, and c chords.
Explore the seraphim theme with a third-fret picking pattern, using a G to F 6-4-2-3-1-2-3-1-2 sequence to navigate descent, ascent, and harp-like sound.
Master a light fingerpicking pattern for Shalom Alechem, using the picking pattern 5 4 3 1 2 3 1 across e minor, a minor, and d, with angel guidance.
Master a simple, repetitive minor-driven tune with a four-bar A minor section, two-bar D minor, then A minor to C inflection, and steady F chord emphasis.
Learn the medicine song 'Suddhosi Buddhosi' by Shim Shai, featuring Sanskrit and English lyrics, a simple guitar picking pattern in e minor, c, and d, with verse strums.
Explore Tierra in this course: capo on the third fret, a 5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1 picking pattern, with e minor, a minor, and d minor progressions.
Master the Sensei picking pattern six four two two three one on the fifth fret, alternating G and E minor for a flowing, repeatable guitar groove.
Master the valley of the shadow guitar tutorial with a chord progression (a minor, c, d minor, e minor) and a 5-4-2-3-1 rhythm, two bars per chord, no bar chords.
Learn the easy, old-school medicine song The Anna Pou Mini with repeating chords—A, D minor, F, and C—and a simple 5 4 2 3 1 2 3 1 pattern.
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning Medicine Songs and Mantras on Guitar. All of these songs can also be played with a rattle or drum, so if you don't intend to play guitar then you can still participate.
The intro of the course covers the basics of guitar if your are a complete newbie.
If you have some experience then just skip that part and go straight into the lessons.
Included is a word document with 70 Medicine Songs and Chords, more than are in the course, but there will be a part 2 for the rest!
Also included is a PDF Songbook without chords for those of you who may want to hold your own circle.