or varied bass notes to add depth to the sentimental atmosphere. The Jazz Piano Site Emotional & Technical Review Accessibility
Strum down on each beat. This pattern is perfect for getting comfortable with the chord changes. Count as you play. ai ching te ku se chord work
T (thumb) plays the bass note (the 5th or 6th string root). i (index) plays the 3rd string. m (middle) plays the 2nd string. a (ring) plays the 1st string. or varied bass notes to add depth to
Keep your thumb hitting the bass notes cleanly on beat 1 and beat 3. For Pianists: Left-Hand Sustains Count as you play
| Bar | Chord | Voicing (Piano/Guitar) | Emotional Instruction | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Am7 | x02010 / A-C-E-G | "The memory arrives." (Soft, nostalgic) | | 2 | Dm7 | xx0211 / D-F-A-C | "The doubt creeps in." (Gentle question) | | 3 | G7 (b9) | 3234xx / G-B-D-F-Ab | "The bitter truth." (Jazz dissonance = pain) | | 4 | Cmaj9 | x3243x / C-E-G-B-D | "A fleeting smile." (Sweet, but hollow) | | 5 | F | xx3211 / F-A-C | "The argument." (Louder, firm) | | 6 | Fm | xx3111 / F-Ab-C | The key change. "The tears fall." (Sorrow) | | 7 | Em7 | 022030 / E-G-B-D | "The collapse." (Weak, exhausted) | | 8 | A7sus4 | x02030 / A-D-E-G | "The unanswered question." (Hang in the air) |
The phrase is more than a translation; it is a genre of feeling. The chord work required to evoke this feeling is a discipline of restraint, dissonance, and intentional sadness.