THE SHIRES
In this month’s Acoustic Country lesson Stuart Ryan shows you the American stylings of this distinctly British duo.
The Shires: Chrissie Rhodes and Ben Earle
MIKE LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY/REDFERNS
ABILITY RATING
✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ Moderate
Info
Key: C Major
Tempo: 80bpm https://bit.ly/426nebY
Will improve your
✓ Strumming technique
✓ Chord enrichment
✓ Creative use of the capo
You normally associate the sound of modern country with Nashville, but The Shires is a British duo that has taken their spin on country across the pond. Comprising Ben Earle on vocals and guitar, and vocalist Chrissie Rhodes, they have found success on both the British and American country charts.