Last year a long time friend since elementary school, high school band buddy and univ roommate had a 2nd stroke. As part of recovery, she wanted to get back to her piano, for all the good things that music does for the brain - increase concentration, stimulate memory, strengthen hand-eye coordination.
When looking for pieces to play together, I stumbled on one of the kids' RCM books. It's Vocals Level 5, and had the tune which could be picked out on guitar, and a separate accompaniment part for piano. Perfect for our rehab goals.
When it came to adding another guitar player into these jams, we needed chords. But there aren't any shown in the RCM arrangement.
So I worked some up for the other player.
There are a few other songs in other RCM levels that will be good for our ongoing rehab project, which is mainly now just for fun.
But it occurs to me it might be helpful if RCM printed chord names into songs in their repertoire books. That way, if a student has a parent who plays guitar but not piano, it gives more opportunity to practice with accompanist. Calling RCM!
I've posted the video on YouTube. I can make the chording available if you like.
I'll post this to my IG account as part of Fingerstyle Friday. Even tho it's not really fingerstyle (altho I do pick out the tune). And it's not Friday.
It's a pretty tune. Someone around here is starting university in a few days. It seems like a nice send off for him. And for us entering the new normal. And for all of us who bid a wistful farewell to summer and look toward the fresh starts of fall.
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