The Queen Of Argyll
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
The Queen of Argyll (Arr. Silly Wizard)
This is a fun little Celtic ditty from the Albulm "Best of Silly Wizard" on
Shananchie Records. It is played blindingly fast (as observed on the album).
The TAB parts are played as INTRO, SOLO, and FINALE, just with differing
combinations of Riff 1 followed by Riffs 2 and 3. However, the guitarist only
seems to speed up towards the end (blisters on me fingers! hehe),
INTRO/SOLO/FINALE
e|---5-----5--------|
B|---6-6-8---6-5-h6-|
G|---7--------------| Riff 1
D|-0-0--------------|
A|------------------|
E|------------------|
e| --------3-----3-----3-----3-----------------------------|
B|-3-5---5-----5-----5-----5-----5---5---------------------|
G|-----5-----4-----5-----4-----5---4-----------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------| Riff 2
A|---------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------|
Play riff 1 again as an intro to Riff 3:
e| --------1-----1---------------3-----3-------------------|
B|-3-1---3-----3-----3-(3>5)---5-----5-----5---------------|
G|-----3-----3-----3---(3>5)-5-----5-----5-----------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------|
Repeat Riff 1 Again..then Riff 3 in a slightly trickier form:
e| --------1-----1---------------3-----3-------------------|
B|-3-1---3-----3-----3-(3>5)---5-----5-----5---------------|
G|-----3---->2---->3---(3>5)-5---->4---->5-----------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------|
Celtic music is TOTALLY oriented into massive sessions of hammer/pulls and
slides. Have fun with this technique, and you're sure to pull through some
interesting things. Here are the lyrics, they follow a straight chord
progression. Riff 3 leads into the first verse, with the chord starting the
strumming as indicated. Go for it, you should see smoke on your strings when
you break.
Dm C G C Dm C G C
Gentle men it is my duty To inform you of one beauty
Dm C G C G C G
Though I'd ask you of a favor, no to seek her for awhile
Dm C G C Dm C G C
Though I own she is a creature Of character and feature
Dm Bb C Am Dm
No words can paint the picture of the Queen of ole Argyll
CHORUS (Same chord progression)
And if you could have seen her there, boys if you had just been there
This one was in her movement, and the morning in her smile
All the roses in the garden, they bow and ask her pardon
For not one could match the beauty of the queen of ole Argyll
More Verses:
On that evening that I mention, I passed with light intention
Through a part of our dear country known for beauty and for style
Bein' a place of noble thinkers, of scholars and great drinkers
But above them all for splendour shone the Queen of Ole Argyll
CHORUS
Throw in a solo here.
So my lads my needs must leave you, my intention no to grieve you
Nor indeed would I decieve you, oh I'll see you in awhile
I must find some way to gain her, to court her and to tame her
I fear my heart's in danger from the Queen of ole Argyll
CHORUS (do it twice or so)
FINALE - run through the Riffs.
How to play The Queen Of Argyll
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.