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July 17, 2026 at 2:23 am #418963
Hey my AM friends,
For the Two Chords Challenge, I drew inspiration from EP 314, “Minor Key Composition.” I really like this EP, partly because of its descending bassline.
Using I and IV (Dm and Gm) of this composition and leaving the V (A7) out of it, I came up with a rhythm that also incorporates the descending bassline.Along with that, I played a solo melody that popped into my head. In the middle section, I use a few phrases from Brian’s EP.
Even though I didn’t get back from Greece until early July, I already had everything recorded last week. It’s just nice when things come together so harmoniously.
So, now I’m looking forward to your comments and, above all, your two-chord ideas.
Best wishes to you all!
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July 17, 2026 at 2:58 am #418967
This blows EP314 out of the water! This is a perfect composition (in my humble opinion). Beautifully done
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July 17, 2026 at 3:55 am #418969
Very fine melodic and soulful composition. Sounds really grea.
Dieter
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July 17, 2026 at 5:17 am #418979
What you came up with here, Manfred, is simply incredible – no suspicion of any restricted chord sequence at all; it sounded like a complete, well constructed and absolutely beautiful composition. Well done. – Mark 👍🎶😎
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July 17, 2026 at 6:05 am #418996
So well done and perfectly executed. Hope your vacation went well Manfred.
Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.
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July 17, 2026 at 6:09 am #418998
What a beautiful melody, Manfred, I could have listened to that for quite a lot longer. You’ve put together a wonderful composition and played it to perfection. I thought the tone on the guitar sounded slightly Greek-influenced in places. It was only when you played a lick that I recognised that I realised that I knew the EP that inspired you. However, your piece is an original, not a copy or variation.
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July 17, 2026 at 7:00 am #419018
Beautiful melody you have created out of that Brian’s lesson.
Wonderful chord progression. The rhythm chords are more than two but that doesn’t matter. Your creativity is your only guidance. Love the rhythm pattern, too.More Blues!
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July 17, 2026 at 7:17 am #419024
The descending bass line makes it sound way more complex than just 2 chords. Very clever, well played and very pretty!
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July 17, 2026 at 7:29 am #419030
Yup, that was pretty sweet and chillaxed!
Joe
The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
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July 17, 2026 at 8:03 am #419045
A lovely melody and very well played.
Jonathan Amos, Matsuyama, Japan
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July 17, 2026 at 9:03 am #419056
Nice work Manfred , adapting the arrangement to suit , and making it your own .
Beautiful melody , very soulful.
One of your best to date .Martin
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July 17, 2026 at 10:15 am #419073
Manfred
this was wonderfully composed and brilliantly performed. It’s really musical and melodic. I love what you did here. Great acoustic vibe as well. MASTERFUL.John
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July 17, 2026 at 11:27 am #419092
Wonderful composition, Manfred. Your finger style guitars are played and recorded beautifully. Love the walk down too.
James
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July 17, 2026 at 1:18 pm #419103
Really nice Manfred. I thoroughly enjoyed this composition. Mellow and melodic and such a folky acoustic piece. Bery well done!
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July 17, 2026 at 3:57 pm #419162
Absolutely beautiful, Manfred! Despite of your long stay in Greece and limited time for practice and recording, you sound like you’re on top of your game with this recording! Not only a beautiful composition with just a hint of EP314 because of that descending bass line, but also the quality of the recording was superb! I could listen to your playing here for way longer 🙂
🎸JoLa
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July 17, 2026 at 7:13 pm #419185
Nice composition, full of great phrasing, not boring at all. Well played! But I’m sure I heard about 12 different chords in there. Or maybe I was just dreaming.
Sunjamr Steve
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July 18, 2026 at 10:27 am #419314
I thought the same thing, Steve, while I was preparing this challenge—it’s actually more than two chords. But after watching Brian’s explanation in EP 314 again, where he says it’s just two minor chords with a descending bassline, and since I use exactly the same patterns in my rhythm track, I decided to go along with that interpretation.
Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
The next Meetup will be on July 25, 2026For more information click here
I look forward to meet you.
Manfred
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July 17, 2026 at 8:05 pm #419197
Awesome composition.
Very well played.
Can’t decide between a Beatles and a Jim Croce vibe.AndréM
AndréM
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July 18, 2026 at 12:52 pm #419365
I am seriously impressed, Manfred. Your fingerstyle guitar is really coming along and your composition is almost Beatleesque.
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July 18, 2026 at 1:53 pm #419374
Beautiful melodic notes, especial the haunting ones. Well at least they were to me. Timing of notes was great, nothing rushed, and the bend at the 45 second mark was perfection.
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July 19, 2026 at 2:18 am #419464
Great post, Manfred. You’ve interpreted and brought to life Brian’s basic idea for the EP brilliantly. I think it’s one of the best compositions (so far!!!). Thank you so, so much for that.
Wirklich beeindruckend was Du da geschaffen hast, Respekt !!!! und große Anerkennung.
Werner
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July 19, 2026 at 6:10 am #419502
Beautiful Manfred! 👏
I like the descending line cliche you put in there a few times, very Beatles-esque, but also implies that there is much more going on harmonically than just our two chords. A great way to build tension and release. -
July 20, 2026 at 12:42 am #419611
This is wonderful Manfred, to adapt Ep314 and take out the A chord it becomes a two chord composition. Keeping the link with the descending line cliche, beautiful music. I’m sure you could adapt this to a one chord composition and still sound beautiful.
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July 20, 2026 at 2:16 pm #419685
Really nice playing with this 2 chord challenge. I remember this lesson and really like the melody. Hope to see some Greece pics on your next submission:). Pap
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