How to Practice Whiskey Lullaby
Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss's 'Whiskey Lullaby' is one of the great modern country duets. The minor-key chord progression, the devastating lyric, and the tight harmony singing have made it a benchmark for country duo performances.
Song Details
- Key
- A
- Tempo
- 75 BPM
- Time
- 3/4
- Style
- waltz
Structure
What to Focus On
Smooth chord changes through Am-based progression. Slow ballad tempo. Tight two-part harmony singing if performed as a duet.
Practice Tips
- 1
If performing as a duet, the harmony is the song. Work out the parts carefully.
- 2
The lyric is devastating. Don't oversing it — let the words do the work.
- 3
The chord progression cycles through a few common diatonic chords. Master them.
Why This Song
It's the great modern country duet — and a high bar for harmony singing.
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