Product Description
This Countrypolitan song made famous by Patsy Cline was written by a not-yet-famous Willie Nelson. The attitude of the protagonist has been described as variously "bemused," "bittersweet," and "cathartic." What is it to you, and how can you bring that emotion into your playing?
My double-strung arrangement sets accidentals in the LH prior to playing, allowing the song to proceed without lever flips. The optional lever flip at the very end can be easily eliminated, making this song a great opportunity to practice flipping on the right with an easy recovery if you cant get it in time.
Key and range: Bb major (two flats). 21x2 strings. C below middle C through B. Preset B natural, C#, E natural, and F#.
Lever changes: One optional lever change on the right. Set four accidentals on the left before playing.
Good for: Parties, performance.
Double-strung effects: Preset accidentals on the left allow for jazzy chords without lever flips. If youve been hesitant about moving your LH into the melody area, this is your chance to learn. You can gently move out of your comfort zone by only switching hands for these accidentals, or you can take it a step further with optional echoed notes and an optional RH lever flip.
Characteristics: The LH and RH usually play together, but with several held notes and a melody that doesnt always strike on the downbeat, the hands play separately at least 25% of the time. There are a few instances that call for wider than an octave spread. Most chords are LH 1-5-8, 1-5-7, or 1-3-5-8. The RH has almost no chords. There are very few sixteenth notes. The most complicated placements are in the introduction with one slide and one cross-over.
Finger placement: Finger numbers are minimally provided with bolded
L/
R for levered accidentals. Numbers above the notes are suggestions for the RH (marked with "R" or "R#" when they occur in the bottom staff). Numbers below the notes are suggestions for the LH (marked with "L" or "L#" when they occur in the top staff). To see what I mean, view the PDF of finger placement examples in "Crazy:"
www.EnjoyTheHarp.com/s/crazy-notes-enjoy-the-harp.pdfNotation: Chord symbols and lyrics are provided. Grand staff. The treble clef is occasionally used in the lower staff.
Length: 2 pages. 40 measures. 2:30 minutes.
Page turns: None if you print.
Performance notes and tips at www.EnjoyTheHarp.com/crazy
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