Lesson 14 of 16PianoIntermediate

Fourth band - performance

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A fourth set of students takes the stage to perform the classic tune I Was Born In Chicago.
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    • 01. Performance of Tom Waits - Way Down In The Hole

      3:33

    • 02. First band - performance

      6:38

    • 03. First band - analysis

      17:28

    • 04. Second band - performance

      3:27

    • 05. Second band - analysis

      13:09

    • 06. Third band - performance

      7:28

    • 07. Third band - analysis

      6:27

    • 08. Fourth band - performance

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      4:37

    • 09. Fourth band - analysis

      4:24

    • 10. Performance - Mardi Gras

      7:56

Lesson transcript

Music Lesson: Intro to Key of A

Key of A

  • So this is a key of A.
  • No, quick four.
  • Stay the full length on the first chord.

Setting the Groove

  • Do you want to set the groove up or something?
  • Are you plugged in?
  • Are you? No, I'm not.
  • So it's more of a straight, straighter feel.

Transition to Vocals

  • Hang on the one until it starts when the vocals come in.
  • We all cool?
  • Good. Find your way in.

Lyrics Breakdown

"I was born in Chicago 1941."
"My daddy said something better get a gun."
"Let's move to some solos."
"Yeah, the blues ain't so bad."
"How did someone left to play the game?"
"I said them blues ain't so bad."
"Now there's someone left to play the game."
"Said them blues ain't so bad."
"Though things will stay the same."

"Yeah, well, I was born in Chicago 1941."
"Yeah, I was born in Chicago, 1941."
"Well, my daddy said so low."
"Yeah, you better get a gun."

Conclusion

  • Nice. Very nice.
  • Very cool.

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