Licks & Riffs : Cheryl Cole - Promise This




This song contains some really atmospheric piano writing that provides a good starting point for inventing new riffs. Let's start by looking at the chords. The verse contains four repeating chords. The underlying rhythm is of driving crotchets.

Cm
Eb
Bb
F




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The chorus also contains four chords.







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To get a feel for the piano idea, try experimenting with melodies starting on C that work their way down the minor scale.

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Whilst this piano idea is used only in the chorus, you'll find it fits both sets of chords nicely. Let's hear what this might sound like.

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Chords Used in Cheryl Cole - Promise This







Sheet Music to buy by Cheryl Cole





Fight For This Love By Cheryl Cole. Pop. GTRCHD. 3 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music

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