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Sweet Child of Mine
"Sweet Child o' Mine" is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses. It appears on their debut studio album, Appetite for Destruction (1987). In an interview with Music Radar Slash stated “One of the things that always bugged me about Sweet Child… was that it was an uptempo ballad, which didn’t fit what Guns N’ Roses was all about as far as I was concerned" Later in the article he comments on the iconic riff you will learn as part of this session. “In passing, I did say that
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Jun 30, 20231 min read


A Girl Like You by Edwyn Collins
"A Girl Like You" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Edwyn Collins from his third solo studio album. Collins said the song was about a "mystical girl". Collins was the lead singer for the 1980s post-punk band Orange Juice, which he co-founded. After the group split in 1985, Collins started a solo career. His 1995 single "A Girl Like You" was a worldwide hit. Official Video You can download the lyrics and chords for this song from Ultimate Guitar . Scroll to the bottom an
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Jun 24, 20231 min read


Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Heres Comes the Sun is a hit by The Beatles released on the album Abbey Road. The genre, or musical style, is pop-rock or folk-pop. It was written by George Harrison is 1969. Download the lyrics and chords from Ultimate Guitar or purchase from Sheet Music Direct Official Video Josie singing this from Step Two Vocals LCM Exam Syllabus available from Amazon Links https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/the-beatles/here-comes-the-sun-chords-1726934 https://www.sheetmusicdire
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Jun 24, 20231 min read


Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen
Born in the USA is the 7th album by American recording artist Bruce Springsteen and was released on June 4th 1984. He has had 21 albums and a career spanning six decades. The genre, or type of music, of this song is Rock and roll ; heartland rock ; pop. Official Video Download the Guitar Worksheet This piece will benefit from a capo on the second fret. Download the chords and TAB for this song from Ultimate Guitar or purchase a copy from Sheet Music Direct . Level 1
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Jun 24, 20231 min read


505 by Arctic Monkeys
505 was released in April 2007 by Arctic Monkeys. Written by front man Alex Turner and produced by James Ford and Mike Crossey, Turner has sited this song as Arctic Monkeys' first proper love song, written about him meeting his former girlfriend. It is debated as to what 505 actually is. Some theorise that 505 is the hotel room he went to visit his girlfriend in. Another theory is that 505 is a reference to the bus route in Sheffield (where the band are from).Others argue the
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Jun 17, 20232 min read


Just the Two of Us
Released in 1981 this classic tune was written by Bill Withers, William Salter, and Ralph MacDonald, and recorded by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers on vocals The track features a Fender Rhodes electric piano in the introduction and throughout. The style, or genre, is R&B and it won a Grammy for the best R&B song. According to Wikipedia Will Smith released a single in 1997 which samples and incorporates lyrics from the original. Instead of love between a couple, "Just
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Jun 17, 20231 min read


G Major Scale
Free worksheets to go with the social media postings on G major.
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Write a scale to the given rhythm and add semitone brackets. Remember to add a key signature if required.
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Jun 14, 20231 min read


Our Grand is Back
After a slight delay in TQ Talks and Soirees to do the swap in pianos I can now confirm our grand piano is back from its vacation and the soiree's and talks can recommence. We can host 12 in the 'audience' of guests. Tickets are available from our ticket outlet online .
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May 11, 20231 min read


How Do I Earn Gems in 2023?
After your music lesson exchange your gem cards for colourful gems with the representative of the Dragon Hoard Bank. Gems are banked once a month. Digi-gems (banked gems) can be used online or instore by arrangement. Practise Gem Your minimum practice time is on your practice log by your tutor. This total will change as your standard increases. Remember its not just on your practise log, it should show in your lesson work too. See handbook for extra practice carried forward
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Jan 30, 20232 min read


Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men
"Little Talks" is the debut single by Icelandic indie folk/indie pop rock band Of Monsters and Men. The song was released as the lead single from their debut studio album, My Head Is an Animal (2011). Download the lyrics and chords from Ultimate Guitar. Downloads Strumming Pattern Need Help? Book a lesson with an Academy teacher https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Talks https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/of-monsters-and-men/little-talks-chords-1046763
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Jan 28, 20231 min read


Eleanor Rigby-The Beatles
John and Paul respond to an invitation which finds them attending a fete at St Peter’s Church, Woolton. The date is July 6th, 1957 and a band is playing called The Quarrymen. Paul knew the churchyard and would often sunbathe. In this churchyard there is a gravestone for Eleanor Rigby. (Kemp, 2021) (Beatles Liverpool and More, 2018) Later that day the young Paul would meet a seventeen year old called John. The bands live set was recorded on a reel to reel recorder by Bob. In 1
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Jan 27, 20232 min read


Slipping Through My Fingers by ABBA
Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson wrote 'Slipping Through My Fingers' in 1981, it was recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA for their album The Visitors with Agnetha Fältskog singing the lead vocal. The lyrics tell of a mothers acknowledgement of how quickly her daughter has grown up and the lack of time they spent together (Wikipedia, 2022). The song was used in the film 'Mamma Mia!' which was released in 2008 by Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried (open.spotify.com, 2008). Björn
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Oct 11, 20222 min read


Johnny B. Goode
"Johnny B. Goode" is a 1958 rock song written and first recorded by Chuck Berry. It is considered to be one of the most recognizable songs in the history of popular music. Credited as "the first rock & roll hit about rock & roll stardom". For more information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_B._Goode Johnny B. Goode is a very happy song with a tempo of 168 BPM. The track runs2 minutes and 42 seconds long with a B♭ key and a major mode. It is a high energy a dance song w
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Aug 22, 20221 min read


Something Just Like This
"Something Just Like This" is a song by American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers and British rock band Coldplay. The song is written in the key of B minor and has a tempo of 103.156 beats per minute in common time. It follows a chord progression of G(add9)–Asus–Bm–Asus, and the vocals span two octaves, from G2 to G4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_Just_Like_This In the lesson this can be sung at various levels and in different keys according to your ability. Th
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Aug 15, 20221 min read
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