Key of C Chords, Part 3: “My Maryanne” Backup

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Key of C Chords

Key of C Chords, Part 1: Basic Chords

Key of C Chords, Part 2: Basic Chords Play-Along Track

Key of C Chords, Part 3: “My Maryanne” Backup

Key of C Chords, Part 4: “My Maryanne” Basic Backup Play-Along Track

Key of C Chords, Part 5: “My Maryanne” Embellished Backup

Key of C Chords, Part 6: “My Maryanne” Embellished Backup Play-Along Track

Key of C Chords, Part 3: “My Maryanne” Backup

In this video, John shows you his basic accompaniment pattern for “My Maryanne” using the chord forms you learned in the first of the C-chord lessons.

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