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singing, called playing "fills." This naming comes from the idea that you're
"filling" the holes left by the vocals.
The first challenge is to know when to start playing (this tends to be fairly
intuitive) and when to stop playing (which is a little less intuitive... it's easy to
play too long and step on the next line of the vocals).
Here's the study song I've provided for you in Accompaniment Study 4 (where
fills are the focus). First, sing along to the track with Jon. Next, sing along and
when not singing play harp fills. Once you feel pretty good about that, stop
singing and focus on just playing the fills. After doing this a number of times
with the study songs you'll acquire the feel of where, and how long, to play.
"I Want You With Me" Lyrics By Jon Lawton & David Barrett
Verse 1
I got up this mornin', I had lovin' on my mind
Yes, I got up this mornin', and I had lovin' on my mind
And if you don't know by now, I want you with me all the time
Verse 2
Cause I love the way you love me, ah it's just so nice and kind
I love the way you love me, mama it's so nice and kind
I was born to love you, I want you with me all the time
Verse 4
Every time I sea ya, cold chills down my spine, I just gonna have your lovin', I
want you with me all the time Ah baby, I got lovin' on my mind
Uh if you don't know by now, I want you with me all the time
Verse 5 (3:46 @ after harp solo)
And if I can't have your love, I know I'll surely lose my mind
If I can't have your love, I know I'll surely lose my mind
Because your lovin' makes me crazy, I want you with me all the time