WEEK 3

This week you will explore a range of strumming patterns using a Doo-Wop chord progression that works with many songs from the 1950s and beyond. From this progression you will explore a 10 song mashup. 

DOO-WOP MASH UP

The Doo-Wop mashup contains just 4 chords with 2 beats per chord and can be played over a two bar sequence. Doo-wop is a genre of rhythm and blues music that originated in African-American communities during the late 1940s, early 1950's mainly in the large cities of the United States and can be characterised by vocal group harmonies, a simple beat and light instrumentation. 

The chord progression you will explore this week contains: C - Am - F - G7. The songs contained in this mashup range from the doo-wop era of the 1950's along with more current pop hits from the 1990's that use a similar progression. You will be using a range of variations on these chords, with some picking patterns and melody lines. 
Have a listen to each of the songs contained in the mashup:
Intro: 
Section 1: EARTH ANGEL (The Penguins)
Section 2: TEARS ON MY PILLOW (Little Anthony & The Imperials)
Section 3: I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU (Dolly Parton - Chorus)
Section 4: DONNA (Richie Valens)
Section 5: ETERNAL FLAME (The Bangles)
Section 6: A LALALA LONG (Bob Marley)
Section 7: MYSTERIOUS GIRL (Peter Andre) 
Section 8: BLUE MOON (The Marcels)
Section 9: ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM (Everly Borthers)
Section 10: MYSTERIOUS GIRL (Peter Andre) 
Section 11: ALALA LONG (Bob Marley)

ZOOM VIDEO

This video will be uploaded within 24 hours of the class session. 

AUDIO TRACKS

​The audio play along tracks will appear here within 24 hours of your first class taking place and are a great way to help with home practice. 
DOO-WOP MASHUP: L3 Part Only w/click @ 60BPM
DOO-WOP MASHUP: L3 & L2 part with Melody w/click @ 60BPM
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