In 1973 Elton John released Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which seemed groundbreaking in my high school eyes. I recently had a student working on a few of his songs and I figured I had to put together a lesson for our TG World on Bennie And The Jets.
In this acoustic guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play Bennie and the Jets by Elton John — a piano-driven classic reimagined for guitar. We’ll break down the song’s signature rhythm, chord progression, and strumming patterns that capture the groove and soul of the original. You’ll learn how to mimic the syncopated piano stabs using muted strums and dynamics on acoustic guitar, along with simplified voicings of the main chords to suit a singer-songwriter style.
Perfect for intermediate players, this lesson will help you build confidence in rhythm, dynamics, and arranging piano songs for acoustic guitar. Whether you're performing solo or jamming with friends, this version of Bennie and the Jets brings new life to a timeless hit.
