Play Twist and shout - La Bamba: SINGING GUITAR

Musical Fusion: Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba – A Medley that everyone agrees on!

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba

This Medley enters La Bamba by Ritchie Valens And Twist n Shout of the Beatles is a perfect opportunity to develop your singing and guitar skills. By merging these two iconic songs, you can explore different vocal techniques and discover how to harmonize the choruses of La Bamba with the verses of Twist & Shout.

It is important to note that this version of the medley features a higher pitch than the original “La Bamba”. Adjust your voice accordingly and use the mixed voice technique to reach higher notes without straining. This will help you develop your vocal range and master the transition between registers.

By harmonizing the chorus of La Bamba with the verses of Twist & Shout, you will learn to create interesting vocal harmonies. Experiment with different voice combinations and discover how harmonies add depth and emotion to the performance. This is a great opportunity to improve your musical ear and develop your ability to hear and reproduce harmonies.

To play guitar, you'll need to know the chords to each song. Familiarize yourself with the chords La Bamba and of Twist & Shout and practice transitions between the two. By playing these chords while singing, you'll improve your coordination between voice and instrument, which is essential when performing songs at the same time.

This medley offers a complete musical experience by combining singing, harmonization and guitar playing. Don't hesitate to explore different variations and put your own spin on these iconic songs.

The Guitar of the Medley “Twist and shout – La Bamba”

In the medley Twist & Shout – La Bamba, the guitar plays a vital role in creating the catchy atmosphere of these two songs. Make sure you master the right hand movements for chords and rhythm to achieve a coherent and catchy sound.

When you play the A chord in the air on the 4th beat, be sure to link it to the next measure by maintaining pressure on the strings while moving your left hand to the new chord position. This will ensure a smooth transition between chords and avoid interruptions in the musical progression.

The guitar rhythm generally remains the same throughout the medley, except when there are stops noted in the score. When you encounter these stops, stop playing on the first beat of the following A after performing an eighth note in the air. This pause creates musical tension which will then be released when the song resumes. Pay attention to these moments to bring captivating dynamics to your performance.

As for the ending chord, you have the choice between a D or a D7sus2. Experiment with these two chords and choose the one that sounds best to your ears and matches the mood you want to create. The two chords bring a slightly different sound, so trust your musical ear to make the right choice.

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba: Lyrics and Structure

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba: Intro

|  D /  G //A  |  (HAS)  |  D /  G //A  | STOP |

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba: Verse 1

Let's watch the baby
To bail the baby you need a little grace

Una poca de gracia pa mi pa ti, ah y arriba y arriba
Ah there’s arriba there’s arriba por ti sere, por ti sere, por ti sere

| STOP |

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba: Verse 2

Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero soy capitan soy capita-an soy ca-apitan

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba: Chorus 1

Bamba la bam-amba     X3

|  D /  G //A  | STOP |

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba: Verse 3

Well shake it up ba-aby, now…………………….(shake it up baby)
Twist and shout…………………….(twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon baby, now…………………….(c'mon, baby)
C’mon and work it on out…………………….(work it on out – ooooh)

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba: Verse 4

Well, work it on ou-ou-uu-out…………………….(work it on out)
You know you look so good…………………….(look so good)
You know you got me goin' now……………………. (got me goin')
Just like I knew you would……………………. (like I knew you would) 

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba: Verse 5

Well shake it up ba-aby, now…………………….(shake it up baby)
Twist and shout…………………….(twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon baby, now…………………….(c'mon, baby)
C’mon and work it on out…………………….(work it on out – ooooh)

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba: Verse 6

You know you twisty little gi-irl……………………. (twisty little girl)
You know you twist so fine……………………. (twist so fine)
C’mon and twist a little closer, now……………………. (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine……………………. (let me know you're mine – ooooh) 

Twist and Shout Chords VS La Bamba: Outro

|  D /  G //A  |  (HAS)  |   X4

HAS           HAS          HAS          A(6 beats)
Aah……aah……aah……aah

D…   (Or D7sus2)

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