How to play “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” from Dragon Ball Z on guitar (beginner lesson)
What you will learn in this Cha-La Head-Cha-La lesson
In this free video lesson, our CoachGuitar teacher shows you how to play Cha-La Head-Cha-La, the theme from Dragon Ball Z, on guitar, step by step. The piece is played in full at normal speed, then in a slow version so you can follow every finger position.
The lesson uses the CoachGuitar visual method: colours on the fretboard show you exactly where to put your fingers, with a backing track so you can play along from the very first try. No music theory or tab reading required.
Tips for playing Cha-La Head-Cha-La on guitar
Themes like this one are often played note by note: start with the slow version, keep your fingers close to the strings and play each phrase several times in a row without a mistake before moving on.
Listen to the original as much as you can. Knowing the melody by heart makes it far easier to hear your own mistakes and to play with the right feel.
How to practise with the video
Replay the part you are working on as often as you need, and play along with the backing track as soon as you can follow the colours. Playing with the track is the best way to lock in your rhythm.
Once you know the video by heart, open Cha-La Head-Cha-La in the CoachGuitar app to get the interactive tablature, loop any section, slow the tempo down further and track your progress.