Play Dylan's timeless classic using two small chord shapes, two simple strums and two fingerstyle patterns. Plus learn to read tab, chord diagrams and basic rhythms--all in one $12 download.
Guys, if you grew up on 60s/70s songs and still wish you could play them, this triads-only version of the Dylan classic is the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
Beginner-friendly instruction strips away those crazy finger stretches and memory-heavy work of full chords. You only need two simple shapes. No big stretches, zero mental overload. This drastically reduces your learning curve, especially if your fingers aren’t as nimble as back in the day or if memorizing full chords feels like too much.
All the left hand needs to do is hold down two easy shapes. That’s it. So you can focus on what really brings the song to life—the strumming and fingerstyle skills of your right hand.
You’ll learn and practice a couple easy strumming and fingerstyle patterns. Then a strumming-only and fingerstyle-only song arrangement. Finally, you’ll bring it all together in a version that uses both playing styles and brings the vibe of the 60s/70s to your own fingers. The best part? You’re not learning just one song- the skills you gain here will unlock countless great tunes from that astonishing era!
The Lessons
Learn: Triad Shapes, Note Values, Rest Values
Practice: Strum Patterns
Play: Strumming Triads
Practice: Fingerstyle Patterns
Play: Fingerstyle Triads
Play: Bringing It All Together
•Tab and chord diagrams that show where to put your fingers- view them onscreen or print them if you like paper
•Audio tracks so you can hear how each lesson sounds- practice files are provided at 3 different tempos (100%, 75% and 50%), so you can improve at your own pace- no more racing to keep up!
•Two simple triad shapes that unlock hundreds of songs, not just this Dylan classic
•Two strumming patterns and two fingerstyle patterns that sound great- patterns you’ll carry over to countless other great tunes
•Quick-start rhythm guide: only what you need for this course- whole, half, quarter & eighth notes
•Full arrangement of Knockin' on Heaven's Door that brings together all your new strumming and fingerstyle skills.
- You're a beginner or frustrated player and you've struggled with full-chord versions in the past
- You want to play the song confidently from start to finish, not just stumble through it
- You want something friendly to shorter fingers, older hands, or an overcrowded mind
Download everything instantly. Start playing this Dylan classic tonight with just two shapes, a few patterns, and the guidance you need to finally play with confidence.