Itsy-Bitsy Spider – Guitar Chords, Tabs, Sheet Music for Guitar, Printable PDF

“Itsy-Bitsy Spider” (also known as “Eetsy-Beetsy Spider” or “Incy-Wincy Spider“) is a traditional song about a spider that tries to climb up the waterspout and the troubles that occur on her way. It is usually accompanied by a sequence of gestures that mimic the words of the song.

On this page you can find Guitar Chords and Tabs followed by an Easy Guitar Sheet Music with notes and tablature (fingerpicking technique). See also our Printable PDF file for free download.

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Guitar Chords and Tabs

“Itsy-Bitsy Spider” is an easy 3-chord song in a major key. We suggest the key of D major, as all the three chords D, A and A7 are essential for beginners.

The melody range that results when singing in the key of D is the octave A4-A5 (see on the Music Sheet following) which is perfect for most children’s voice pitch. Nonetheless, you could use a capo to transpose to D#, E, F, or F# major by placing it respectively on fret I, II, III, or IV.

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Easy Guitar Sheet Music with Notes, Chords and Tablature

Here is a simple transcription for guitar with a bass line plus recommended fingering. As much as the song is great for singing with kids, it is also an ideal piece for guitar beginners. Actually you can play it within the first month of guitar lessons! Regarding the left hand you can practice the notes on the 1^st position and up to the 5^thfret, using all 4 fingers. The upper melody line is played on the first three strings (E, B and G) and the bass line is on the open strings D and A. Don’t forget the F sharp (2^nd fret – 1^st string)!

The piece is also good for right hand fingerpicking, as one can practice the apoyando technique with i-m, as well as thumb mobility and control.

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