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ProfessorGAC

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5. Probably

Reply to Quiet Em (Reply #4)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 07:50 PM

Feb 2025

I would jazz it up substantially. On piano, I almost never play chords with under 4 tones, often 5. Just my background.
Big on 13th & half-diminished chords.
BTW: my version of Am I Blue is done in bossa nova rhythm. Makes it more fun to sing.

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Played a lot of guitar today and tackled a couple of songs I always wanted to learn. [View all] Quiet Em Feb 2025 OP

I Might Steal The Idea For The First One ProfessorGAC Feb 2025 #1

Yes. It's a beautiful song. Quiet Em Feb 2025 #2

When I Go To Open Night Mic Nights... ProfessorGAC Feb 2025 #3

Wow. I would love to hear you cover Am I Blue. Quiet Em Feb 2025 #4

Probably ProfessorGAC Feb 2025 #5

2nd Reply ProfessorGAC Saturday #9

Very impressive. Quiet Em 11 hrs ago #11

I Do Sara Smile ProfessorGAC Thursday #6

Terrific suggestion. Quiet Em Friday #7

Yeah, I Love Being Able... ProfessorGAC Friday #8

One More Suggestion ProfessorGAC Saturday #10

Thank you. Quiet Em 11 hrs ago #12