Below is the lesson for “Merry-Go-Round of Life” from Howl’s Moving Castle by Joe Hisaishi.
Helpful Tips
Learn one of the most beautiful theme songs ever composed for an anime movie. From a fingerstyle perspective, this piece is perfect for the advanced player.
The most challenging aspect of it is the chord work. There are a lot of chords in this piece! Many will be familiar shapes, while others may be new to you. You’ll also encounter barre chords and stretch chords. But fear not, we’ve got lessons to help with both of these tricky techniques.
As you play through this piece, focus on keeping your tempo steady while sustaining each note/chord for its entire duration.
Part 1 – Performance & Free Lesson