In this tutorial, you will Learn how to play the song, “America” (My Country Tis of Thee).
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” is a patriotic American song written by Samuel Francis Smith in 1831. The lyrics express deep pride and love for the United States, celebrating the nation’s beauty and ideals of freedom.
This song is played in 3/4 time, which means there are three (3) beats in a measure, and each beat get a quarter note. You will be playing three major chords with the left hand:
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” is a patriotic American song written by Samuel Francis Smith in 1831. The lyrics express deep pride and love for the United States, celebrating the nation’s beauty and ideals of freedom.
This song is played in 3/4 time, which means there are three (3) beats in a measure, and each beat get a quarter note. You will be playing three major chords with the left hand:
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C chord, the notes are C-E-G
G chord, the notes are G-B-D
F chord, the notes are F-A-C
The left hand chords are:
| | C | | | G | | | C | | | C | | |
| | F | | | C | | | C | | | C | | |
| | G | | | G | | | C | | | ||
| | C | | | F | | | C | | |
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Playing at 50% of the normal speed for easy learning –
Playing at 50% of the normal speed for easy learning –
| | C C D | | | B C D | | | E E F | | | E D C | | |
| | D C B | | | C | | | G G G | | | G F E | | |
| | F F F | | | F E D | | | E FEDC | | | ||
| | E F G | | | AF E D | | | C | | |
Watch this song the notes of the song’s melody with the right hand
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