Today, we will look at “His Love Leads Me” by MARKERS WORSHIP (2017).
This bright yet deeply reflective praise song in E Major is perfect for practicing smooth triad transitions in the upper fretboard without over-complicating your hands.
1. Song Information
- Song Title: His Love Leads Me
- Artist: MARKERS WORSHIP (Lyrics: Park Eun-mi / Music: Park Chan-min)
- Key: E Major
- Tempo: 108 BPM (4/4 Time Signature, Medium-Up Tempo)
2. Song Analysis & Tone Strategy
The song flows from a humble, quiet verse into a warm, confident chorus. Building your electric guitar tone gradually keeps the worship ensemble dynamic and engaging.
📌 Intro ~ Verse
- Tone Setting: Use a warm Clean tone combined with a light Delay and medium Reverb.
- Playing Style: Avoid strumming all strings. Hold soft long-tone triad chords or add subtle arpeggios that support the vocal narrative.
📌 Chorus (Peak & Interlude)
- Tone Setting: Engage a smooth Mild Overdrive to give your notes clarity and sustain.
- Playing Style: Provide rhythmic chord punches and clean middle-register triad voicings on strings 2, 3, and 4 to elevate the energy without crowding the acoustic guitar.
3. Key Triad Chords (Focus on Strings 2, 3, and 4)
To avoid jumping wildly across the fretboard, position your left hand around frets 7 to 11. These 2-3-4 string triad shapes allow you to transition smoothly between all the core chords in E Major.
① E Major
e|---------
B|--9------ (G#)
G|--9------ (E)
D|--9------ (B)
A|---------
E|---------
② Amaj7
e|---------
B|--9------ (G#)
G|--9------ (E)
D|--7------ (A)
A|---------
E|---------
③ G#7
e|---------
B|--7------ (F#)
G|--8------ (D#)
D|--10----- (B#/C)
A|---------
E|---------
e|---------
B|--------- (Mute)
G|--8------ (D#)
D|--10----- (B#/C)
A|---------
E|---------④ C#m7
e|---------
B|--9------ (G#)
G|--9------ (E)
D|--9------ (B)
A|---------
E|---------
⑤ F#m7
e|---------
B|--7------ (F#)
G|--9------ (E)
D|--7------ (A)
A|---------
E|---------
e|---------
B|--7------ (F#)
G|--6------ (C#)
D|--7------ (A)
A|---------
E|---------⑥ B7(sus4) / B7
e|---------
B|--10----- (A)
G|--9------ (E -> D# for B7)
D|--9------ (B)
A|---------
E|---------
⑦ F#/A#
e|---------
B|--11----- (A#)
G|--11----- (F#)
D|--11----- (C#)
A|---------
E|---------
4. Practical Playing & Melody Tips
- Minimal Hand Shifting: Notice how E, Amaj7, C#m7, and B7(sus4) all pivot around frets 7 to 10. Keeping your hand anchor in this box ensures clean chord changes.
- Bass Clearance: Avoid low notes on strings 5 and 6 during the chorus. Let the bass guitar drive the low frequencies while your 2-3-4 string triads cut through the mid-range brightly.
- Interlude Line: During the melody hook in the Interlude (Amaj7 – B – Amaj7 – B – E/G#), use a subtle delay pedal to accent the high-register top notes softly.
5. E Major Scale Position (Frets 0 ~ 12 Map)
To fill vocal pauses, create smooth transitions, or play simple melodic fill-ins in E Major, practice navigating the full E Major Scale across the fretboard.
- Scale Notes: E – F# – G# – A – B – C# – D#
- Degree Formula: Root (1) – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7
💡 Application Tip:
Focus on locating the Yellow Root Notes (R) on string 6 (open/fret 12), string 4 (fret 2), string 3 (fret 9), and string 2 (fret 5). Connecting these anchor roots to your triad chord shapes will make your worship fills feel natural and well-connected!