3 Chord Thurs: Songs without Song Sheets

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Anne Ku

Join us on Thursday 5th August 2021 for a 3 Chord Thursday thematic song session of songs that don’t require song sheets because we can easily play them from memory or by heart. These can be children’s songs, happy birthday, two or three chord songs — but not Christmas or traditional holiday songs that we don’t sing at this time of the year. Not to be presumptuous, performers who volunteer (sign up) may want to show everyone the chords and ways to memorize the lyrics of the song BEFORE you start playing so everyone can follow you without the song sheet. The theme of next Thursday 12th August is TO THE BEACH.

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3 Chord Thurs: VACATION

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Anne Ku

Join us on Thursday 29th July 2021 for a 3 Chord Thursday thematic song session of songs about taking a vacation or going on holiday. Some of these may overlap with other themes such as travel, to the beach, or on the water. The theme of next Thursday 5th August is songs without song sheets.

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3 Chord Thurs: Travel

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Anne Ku

Join us on Thursday 22nd July 2021 for a 3 Chord Thursday thematic song session of songs about travel or traveling. Some of these may overlap with other themes such as vacation, to the beach, or on the water. The theme of next Thursday 29th July is VACATION.

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3 Chord Thurs: On the water

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 15th July 2021, we have the theme of “on the water” for 3 Chord Thursday thematic song session, free for anyone anywhere in the world to join as participant, performer, or observer muted with webcam on or off. We aim to start promptly at 3 and end by 4 pm EDT, but usually we run overtime, especially if all 10 song spots get filled. Next Thursday 7/22 is travel.

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Mulberry Muffin a la Ku

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Anne Ku

One afternoon, I stumbled upon a big tree full of dark purple (almost black) fruit. I stepped off my bicycle to take a closer look. It was mulberry.

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Carrot Cake, my wayward song

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Anne Ku

There’ll be peace when you are sung.

Feed your hungry soul with fun.

Don’t you fret no more.

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Three Chord Thursday: NO THEME a.k.a. ANYTHING GOES!

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Anne Ku

By request, for the FIRST TIME ever, Three Chord Thursday on 17th June 2021 will have no theme. That means we will play songs that don’t have anything in common, other than requiring only a few chords to accompany. As usual, submit your song request if you’d wish to be in the line-up of 10 songs. Here’s an opportunity to share those songs that were in the waiting list of previous song sessions or something you’ve been working on but didn’t fall into any theme or category.

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Homage to Carcassi and Carulli

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Anne Ku

Music and memory are intricately connected. The last classical guitar solo piece I loved playing in my teenage years was one by Carcassi in 3/4 time in a minor key. The nylon string guitar my mother bought from a music shop in Okinawa is long gone. Yet, my left hand can still vaguely finger the frets though I don’t remember the title. When I overheard someone playing it in a Zoom lesson recently, I desperately wanted to play it again. What is it called and where is the sheet music?

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Three Chord Thursday: ABBA

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Anne Ku

On 8th July 2021 we will celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of two members of ABBA at Three Chord Thursday at 3 pm EDT. On July 6,1971 Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus married on 6 July 1971 in the village of Verum, with Andersson playing the organ at their wedding.

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Three Chord Thursday: Summertime

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Anne Ku

On 1st July 2021 we will share songs about summer time at Three Chord Thursday at 3 pm EDT. It’s also CANADA DAY so we will begin with a song to acknowledge it.

Please dress in bright summery colors so it’s obvious you are wearing something cool for the hot summer. If you have a summer dress with spaghetti straps, even better!

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