Learn to Play Creed One Last Breath Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

Learn “One Last Breath” by Creed in this full guitar lesson! We’ll break down the fingerpicking, open chords, and powerful rock sections that define this emotional classic.
From the iconic intro riff to the dynamic chord changes, you’ll get a section-by-section walkthrough so you can nail every part at your own pace.

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What you’ll learn in this video:
⦿ How to play the intro fingerstyle part clean and smooth
⦿ Tricks to transition between D, A, Bm, and G with finesse
⦿ Open-string embellishments that give this tune its emotional depth
⦿ How to move from mellow vibes into the power-chord-driven chorus
⦿ Pro tips to stay in rhythm and let those melodies ring

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0:00 – Intro: One Last Breath Guitar Lesson (Creed)
0:37 – Quick Shoutout to D’Addario & Mark Tremonti’s Gear
1:36 – Overview of the Fingerpicked Intro
2:28 – Holding Chords for Open String Ring-Out
4:00 – D Chord Picking Pattern Breakdown
5:20 – Transition to A and B Chords
6:17 – Adding Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs for Flow
7:58 – Breaking Down the B Minor Fingerstyle Part
9:44 – G5 Chord Picking and Melody Tips
11:00 – How the Verse Chord Shapes Build Emotion
12:22 – Fancy Fingerstyle: Trills & B String Embellishments
14:01 – Moving to the Power Chord Section
17:00 – Understanding the Chorus and Dynamic Shift
18:17 – F# Major & G5 Variations in the Chorus
19:33 – Playing the Rock Section with D5, F#5, B5, and G5
21:02 – Final Power Chord Progression
22:10 – Quick Recap: Putting the Song Together
22:55 – Wrap-Up & Free Guitar Guide