Ide Were Were - (Trad. Yoruba) - Single-note Melody and Chords on Charango

Traditional Yoruba song dedicated to the goddess Oxum, who opens our hearts to give and receive love, sensuality and sweetness. Hence on charango, that much sweeter!

In key of F#m.

Note : TAB of the melody is single note and playable, good for beginner students.

The chords (in key of F#m) may be a bit more challenging.

Note: this song is Public Domain.

There are many versions and recordings of this Yoruba chant, this one is based on the chord progression in the version by Deva Premal. Her version is in the key of G minor, so if you want to play along with her version put your CAPO on 1st fret, and play the chords listed .

If you would like additional information about the Yoruba meaning, send me an email charangowithmonique@gmail.com

A small clip playing this in a charango lesson with one of my lovely students :

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClV72hrgSy3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==