D And P Blues chords
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CAPO 2
Note: As with many traditional bluegrass songs, the chord pattern repeats as follows:
G G C(running up bass line) G D7 G ends D7 G
G
I take to lovin? like a fish takes to a lake 2X
C G D7 G
It's early in the morning and Lord I'm still awake yodalaytee
G
I was born in the country he thinks I'm easy to rule 2X
C G D7 G
Well I was born in the country but I ain't nobody?s fool yodalaytee
G
I got a man in KY and one in TN 2X
C G D7 G
And if I'm lucky they both think they got me yodalaytee
Violin solo
G
Momma says keep on lookin? if there's something you can't find 2X
C G D7 G
I just want one man who can ease my troubled mind yodalaytee
G
Now I take to drinkin? like a bird takes to the sky 2X
C G D7 G
Get to feelin much better gonna sprout some wings and fly yodalaytee
G
I'm goin? to the country to meet some friends of mine 2X
C G D7 G
Ain't no man in the country can beat that good moonshine yodalaytee
Uncle Earl's "D and P Blues" played on the guitar
[Keyboard]
CAPO 2
G, C, D7
[Pattern of the Verse]
- The chord pattern repeats, which is common in bluegrass music.
- This is how each verse is put together: G G C (increasing bass line) G D7 G, finishing with D7 G.
- The country feel is added by the bass line that goes from C to G and back again.
[Strumming rhythm]: Make use of a bluegrass-style steady, alternating bass strum rhythm.
- Switch back and forth between the 6th and 4th strings for G.
- For C, switch between the fifth and fourth strings every time.
- Switch between the 4th and 3rd strings for D7.
(Example of a Verse)
- G: "I loving it like a fish to a lake" (strum G chord)
- (run bass line C to G) C: "It's early in the morning, and Lord I'm still awake"
- "yodalaytee" in G (strum G chord)
- "G" (end with a G chord) on D7
(Transitions)
-Work on making it easy to go from G to C to D7.
- To go from C to G again, use the bass run.
(Violin Solo)
- During the solo, play the same set of chords.
- Pay attention to keeping the beat steady while the violin plays the lead part.
[Household Advice]
- Tuning: Make sure your guitar is tuned normally and the capo is on the second note.
- Bluegrass music sounds best with a bright, clean tone.
- Practice: Start slowly and make sure the chord changes go smoothly. Then speed up.
[Traps People Make]
- Speeding up the beat. Maintain a steady speed.
- Bad bass runs. Make sure the bass line is clear by practicing it.
– Bad changes between chords. Pay attention to moving your fingers well.
[Song Details]
Uncle Earl's "D And P Blues" is a classic bluegrass song with a chord
rhythm that is common in the style. The words are about love, strength,
and life in the country. Uncle Earl is an all-female string band that plays
old-time and bluegrass music in a lively and true way.
Their style combines old and new ideas, making a sound that
is both unique and interesting.