Chords for What's The Matter Now (Bessie Smith, 1926)

Tempo:
120.5 bpm
Chords used:

Bb

F

G

C

Gm

Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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What's The Matter Now (Bessie Smith, 1926) chords
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Bb
12341111
F
134211111
G
2131
C
3211
Gm
123111113
Bb
12341111
F
134211111
G
2131
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To learn Bessie Smith - Whats The Matter Now chords, your practice should emphasize these chord progressions: C, F, Bb, G, C and Bb. For a smooth transition, initiate your practice at 60 BPM and gradually match the song's pace of 120 BPM. Align the capo with your vocal depth and chord choice, bearing in mind the song's original key: Bb Major.

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It's Clarence Williams and Spencer Williams who authored this song.

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