Bouree - Jethro Tull
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(If nothing else this is good rhythm guitar practice as the flute and bass carry
all the melody. I play this pretty much all at the 5th fret.)
 
Intro 8 bars of flute and bass
 
2 strums each chord @ 2 chords per bar
 
Dm A A7 Dm F C A7 Dm Dm A A7 Dm F C F F
Dm A7 A7 Dm F C A7 Dm Dm A7 E Dm F C F A7
 
Dm A7 C Dm C Dm A7 Dm Dm A7 C Dm C Dm A7 Dm
 
Pre flute solo interlude
 
N.C. N.C. Dm N.C
N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C.
 
Flute solo 1 chord per bar
 
Dm Gm7 Dm Gm7 Dm Gm7 Dm Gm7 Dm
 
C Dm C Dm A7 Dm Dm A7 C Dm C Dm A7 Dm Dm A
 
A7 Dm F C A7 Dm Dm A A7 Dm F C F F
 
Bass Solo - no guitar
 
Dm A7 A7 Dm F C A7 Dm Dm A7 A7 Dm F C F F
 
Dm A7 A7 Dm F C A7 Dm Dm A7 A7 Dm F A7 N.C.
 
Ending (lost of flute improv, snorting and heavy breathing etc)
 
Dm Dm Dm
 
submited by Don Bell
bellfam@q-net.net.au

How to play Bouree

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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