Soldier’s Joy – Backup Chords
Memorize either the lower or upper register chords before attempting to play the backup part below. I think the lower register fits a little better with the melody. Beginners might have a hard time with the lower register A major (G1D1) so I also give the upper register chords which are a bit easier. I play the hoedown rhythm on the play along track though you could also try long notes.
Chords used in this tune:
Lower register
D major: G1D0
G major: G0D0
A major: G1D1
Upper register
D major: D0A0
G major: D0A1
A major: D1A0
Start by reviewing the melody of the tune and then play each double stop separately. After that, play two-chord progressions as laid out in the warm-ups below.
Also, try to practice the triads instead of the double stop chords. For example, D |G could be practiced as:
D0-2-0-0-2-0-D3-A1-3-3-1-D3
Warm-ups:
D major scale
D |G
D |A
G |A
A PART:
First quarter: D |D
Second quarter: D |A
Third quarter: D |D
Fourth quarter: D A |D
B PART
First quarter: D |A
Second quarter: D |A
Third quarter: D |A
Fourth quarter: D A |D
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