First Love and the Falling Snow
I wrote “First Love and the Falling Snow” for my wife, Jennifer — as we approach our 23rd Wedding Anniversary in just a few days. Foremost in my memory is one of our early dates in 1998. (As a couple, it was that time, where you’re just a few weeks in, and your mindset is a blissful combination of nervous anticipation and total comfort.)
It was in early December, and we decided to have a movie night. As you did in 1998, we went to a local Blockbuster — where the entire outdoor mall was decorated for Christmas. After making our selection, we returned to my car as a dusting of snow flurries came down. As we both opened our doors, Jen looked over at me and smiled — as light snow flakes were falling against her dark brown hair. I remember thinking, “I am the luckiest guy on earth”.
Although short, this song never repeats a section and is a continuation of feathery motifs. I was thinking of winter with the deep guitar tone, the whimsical ways of falling snow flakes, and the life that we still build together.
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How to play First Love and the Falling Snow | fingerstyle guitar
The guitar tab for this piece is beautifully written across 2 pages. You play the piece straight through without repeats. At the end, I’m playing the 3 note interval 7x, indicated with 7 dots ( . . . . . . . ) which makes the tab look cleaner.
I recommend this piece for beginner guitar players and up. Enjoy, the guitar tab is available below:
**First Love and the Falling Snow – Evan Handyside (minimalist, ambient guitar)
My tuning for this song is one whole step down: D G C F A D. You can just as easily play it in standard tuning.