Franck Wang 
When you’re just starting as a musician, you probably don’t know where to seek professional advice. A great way to start is by looking at the experiences of other musicians.
Guitarists are always learning from each other and their favorite composers and guitarists. If you want to become a better player, then studying great examples of what works and what doesn’t is essential.
Broadway musicals are known for having some of the most memorable songs. Often, these songs have chords and melodies that stay with you long after the final curtain falls on the show.
So why not learn from one of the best? Here are some of the best guitar tracks you can learn from Broadway.
Hamilton – My Shot
The song that started it all, “My Shot” has become one of the best Broadway tracks to learn anytime soon. Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and inspired by real events, this piece is a definitive anthem for the American Revolution. It features an interesting chord progression that uses a lot of chords with seven notes.
The main riff of this track is played on the open strings, making it very appropriate for guitarists who are new to the instrument. The song even has a mini solo. If you need the inspiration to start playing the guitar, this is one great live theater Utah you can visit.
Wicked – For Good
This original song from Wicked is one of its most famous cuts and one of the best Broadway tracks for instrumentalists looking for inspiration on how to make their songs start and end dramatically. While it’s not as technically challenging as some other pieces in musical theater history, it’s a simple tune that anyone can play without straining themselves too much (unless they want to).
It also features an interesting piano part that provides an excellent foundation to build off with your lead work. The piece continues through into multiple solos throughout its length before finally leading into what sounds like church bells ringing in perfect harmony with each other when played correctly on guitar. It’s heartbreakingly beautiful and makes listeners emotional.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – The Story Continues
It may be a stretch to call this Broadway, but the music was written by a man who rarely strays from his Broadway roots, so we’ll give him that. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play set 19 years after the Deathly Hallows epilogue. It follows the story of Harry’s son, Albus Severus Potter, who meets with his father.
When Albus shows up late for his first train ride to Hogwarts in nearly 20 years, he decides to follow his dad, where he enters another dimension with all of his previous friends from school, including Harry himself.
The guitar music is pretty much what you’d expect from a play based on the universe created by JK Rowling; dreamy, whimsical, and soft sometimes, with only a few conflicts here and there. It feels like some softer moments in something like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings.
Conclusion
If you’re an aspiring guitarist looking to learn from a master, look no further than the world of Broadway. Broadway is where amazing musicians come together to create some of the most iconic songs in American culture. From modern rock tunes to classic ballads, there’s something for everybody on Broadway.
