Tamally Maak - Amr Diab Cover By Serge Nikol & Etric Lyons Live (2024)
: To match the acoustic richness of the live version, use fingerpicking for the verses and a gentle strumming pattern for the chorus. You can follow this Guitar Tutorial for a visual breakdown of the finger positions. Lyrics Summary (Arabic to English)
The live acoustic cover of by Serge Nikol (guitar/vocals) and Etric Lyons (upright bass) is a viral performance filmed at CopaCabana Toronto . This rendition transforms Amr Diab’s 2000 Arabic pop classic into an intimate, jazz-inflected acoustic ballad. Performance Breakdown Instrumentation : Serge Nikol uses an Almansa CTW 403 E1 guitar : To match the acoustic richness of the
The song typically follows a minor-key progression that builds emotional tension. For a guitar arrangement similar to Nikol's live style, you can use these simplified Tamally Maak chords : Common Chord Progression (Key of Am) Key Variations Am — Dm — G — C — E Nikol often plays in Cm (Cm, Fm, Bb, Eb, G). Chorus Am — F — Dm — E — Am Focuses on the "we law hawalayya" hook. This rendition transforms Amr Diab’s 2000 Arabic pop
: Nikol delivers a soulful, softer interpretation of the original Arabic lyrics, supported by Boss VE-5 vocal effects. Chorus Am — F — Dm — E
with , while Etric Lyons plays a Yamaha Silent Electric Upright Bass .