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Open Chords
Ah …. those first few chords! It's so nice to get them under your belt and have a base for playing songs. We'll learn these open chord "families" and get rolling towards accompanying that great voice of yours!
Wow …. I truly believe that’s a chicken/egg decision and I’m sure each song writer has his/her own method … for me it would probably be a lyrical idea. But if you have an idea for a story in words … then play around with some chords and see if a pleasing melody pops into your head.
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Hi ther Mr. Jackson, I love strumming these chords; music comes to my ears, but when writing a song should the lyrics come first?
Wow …. I truly believe that’s a chicken/egg decision and I’m sure each song writer has his/her own method … for me it would probably be a lyrical idea. But if you have an idea for a story in words … then play around with some chords and see if a pleasing melody pops into your head.
Mr. jackson this is a good lesson. thanks OZZY