David Bowie - Space Oddity

Here's how to play Space Oddity by David Bowie on acoustic guitar.

This song uses open chords, but also many barre chords. However, in the music video, Bowie uses the the thumb over the top of the neck technique. I chose to teach this song as faithfully as possible to the music video version.

Get more help playing this style of barre chords here, and best of luck with this classic song!

Space Oddity - Music Video

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