K'lma · 2007
Origins
Warda 'Ala Warda is the song of The Bitter Orange (Al Bourtouqala Al Mourra), a Moroccan film by Bouchra Ijork that aired on 2M on the first day of Ramadan in 2007. The song is by K'lma, the duo of Sakina Lafdaili and Fayçal Azizi.
Context
The film tells of a lonely young woman in 1980s Asilah who falls for a policeman she meets only once. On guitar the song opens with four chords rolled one note at a time, B minor, E minor, G and F sharp, then a melody that climbs on the first two strings.
Piano Guide & Structure
Chords in this arrangement:
Practice tip: This one is played on classical guitar, after the guitar version and tab of Achraf Nadoui. Play each chord shape first, then roll it slowly from the bass up, and keep the melody on the first two strings.
Interactive challenge to practice before playing:
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