Place your capo on the 1st Fret to match their recording key (Ab).
Getting that breezy, acoustic vibe from cover of "L-O-V-E" is all about a light touch and a steady swing. 1. The Vibe & Setup Instrument: Best played on an acoustic guitar or ukulele.
Don't play the notes evenly. Think "Long-short, Long-short." Love Nat King Cole Cover By The Macarons Project
The Macarons Project uses jazzier "shell" chords or 7th chords to give it that sophisticated feel. 320003 Gmaj7: 3x443x Am7: x02010 D7: xx0212 Bm7: x24232 E7: 020100 3. The "Macarons" Strumming Pattern
They use a rhythmic technique that mimics a bossa nova or light jazz beat. Place your capo on the 1st Fret to
Use your fingers rather than a pick. Aim for a "thumpy" bass note and a soft pluck for the higher strings. 2. The Chord Shapes (Relative to Capo)
Pluck (Thumb + Fingers) → Mute/Slap → Pluck → Mute/Slap. The Vibe & Setup Instrument: Best played on
On the first beat of every bar, make sure your thumb hits the root note of the chord clearly. 4. Structure & Lyrics The song follows a standard AABA jazz structure: Verse 1: L is for the way you look at me ( G - Gmaj7 ) O is for the only one I see ( Am7 - D7 ) V is very, very extraordinary ( Am7 - D7 ) E is even more than anyone that you adore ( G - Gmaj7 ) AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more