1 Reply by jackgui

(10 replies, posted in Music theory)

Hello,

I got it pat down after a week. Currently using the advise of 4 beats(1 bar) and 8 beats(2 bars) and it is working pretty well.  Just have to work on the vocals tongue

Thanks everyone for the help and encouragement.

Yup, there are lots of songs that use the oldies progression. My next song could be Earth's Angel by The Penguins.

Regards,
Jack

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2 Reply by jackgui

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Russell_Harding wrote:

This song's progression is a standard do wop G Em C D on the verses each chord is 4 beats (1bar) but on the bridge its 8 beats(2bars) you can use a down strum for each beat to keep your time better you can also substitute a Am for the C because it is the relative minor of the chord smile

Thanks, does it mean:

G x 8                    Em x 8
(Yes-a, I), oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh

Regards,
Jack

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3 Topic by jackgui

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Hello I am new to guitar and came across this chord progression found in oldie songs.

I was wondering how it works when singing and playing a song like Duke of Earl. I am currently strumming 4 times for each chord.

So when I reach a few parts I get some problems trying to sing the lyrics in just 4 beats:

G                    Em
(Yes-a, I), oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh
          C
(Come on let me hold you darlin')

                       D
('Cause I'm the Duke of Earl

So hey yea yea yeah)

Is it a chord problem?

Thanks.

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