"Tha Crossroads" Tutorial By: Emily Russo

Due to multiple requests for chords and an interest in learning my rendition, this is an attempt at making a tutorial to showcase the arrangement of my cover of "Tha Crossroads" By: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. =)
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[@Ruthlessbone]

I love it when you say bone thugs-n-harmony! And your beauty is one of a kind truly!!!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Blushing again! Thank you so much!! xoxo

[@ICFREEshow]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I am definitely gonna learn how to play it because of u 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

ICFREEshow Wonderful!! So happy to know this helped! 🤗💖🎶 Best of luck!

[@loveroftruth8148]

Idk why, but this made me tear a little. Its so powerful how instruments can go through us..so cool. :) God bless, miss

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

I agree wholeheartedly: music is so very powerful! Your comment touched me, thank you for writing. Sending blessings back to you, my dear!! 🙏✨💞

[@thetechlibrarian]

Good cover. This is how you know btnh are legends.

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed!! xo

[@vontelildude]

I see this is old but please if u can, do a tutorial of the intro to “Days Of Our Livez” by Bone Thugs

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

vontelildude Hello! Thank you for commenting and for your interest in another Bone tutorial. Unfortunately, I don’t have enough time to get to every song/tutorial request I receive. I wish that wasn’t the case! Thank you for your suggestion; I will look into it but can’t guarantee I will be able to get to it.

[@CJ-dj2dw]

When you mentioned SANDWICH my tummy had a rumble😁 You are a wonderful teacher. I loved the fact that you took it from a very simple level. At first I was getting too impatient until it got complex then I began feeling the way I feel when solving math (hungry of course) 😅 great tutorial, Emily💖💖

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

😂 Hope you fed your musical and physical hunger. 🎶🥪 Thank you for your kind words, CJ! 🙏💞

[@princetherealest1]

Love this !!! BoneThugs Fan Here !!!!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

=D So happy you enjoyed!! Thank you for your comment!!

[@djhustler7592]

This is amazing..and you actually tought me to pay piano...my stepfather tought me to play by ear because I said yes ..because it didnt sound right the way they wrote the notes when played..on a instument..so I always said no listen...to the tone..like the voice..because I used to practice harmonics on guitar..its so cool that you made this available to the masses..what a blessing surely resentated with me! THANKS!☆

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Awww you have no idea how happy it makes me to read that this tutorial helped you out!! This was my first attempt doing something of this nature and I hoped it would resonate with people but you never know. Reading all these sweet comments and knowing it has helped people out inspires me to think about doing similar videos in the future. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and let me know. Enjoy playing around with the song, have a wonderful day!!! xoxo

[@purpledino5048]

Wow. You, your singing, and your piano skills are beautiful. This is amazing.

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Barney Does JewTube You’re so sweet, thank you!! I appreciate you watching and commenting! 😊🙏🏼😘

[@Moshka627]

Emily, I'm reading in the comments that your crossroads cover made a lot of people cry. Well, add me to the list. That was beautiful. I looked up the chords yesterday, then found your cover and played my acoustic guitar and harmonized with it and it's really helping me learn faster as the lyrics are so incredibly challenging. Chords are really simple if anyone else is interested in playing along. Capo 2nd fret then: Em, F sharp minor, G, A.

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Moksha You just made my day for multiple reasons! First, I’m honored to know you were touched by my cover. Honestly, the sheer amount of such comments I’ve received, and continue to receive, is so overwhelming to me. Never, ever would I have imagined that cover would have resonated with so many in the way it has. I could not be more honored or humbled. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me. 🙏🏼😘 Secondly, I had to step out of my comfort zone to do this tutorial. I don’t have much confidence when it comes to teaching and was unsure this would be beneficial to anyone. Reading this helped you has me beaming from ear to ear!! Thank you for telling me! I’m so happy to know you’re jamming along on your guitar. 😊 Finally, thank you for posting the chords for others and helping this tutorial be a platform where people can come learn, enjoy, jam, and connect. Much love to you!! 💞🎶

[@Moshka627]

You're so sweet, Emily... and you do a great job so give yourself credit where credit is due! Much love right back and all the best to you! :)

[@StoneyProductions]

I love bone thugs great job !!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Stoney Productions 😊🙏🏼😘

[@Pathos312]

I found you looking through sheet music ideas for new music to learn. I can mimic some of what you played in the original video but I am thankful for this tutorial :) thank you for sharing your time and energy.

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Awww I'm so glad to know this helped you out!! 🙌🤗 Thank you for sharing that with me. Wishing you luck and joy with your new music ideas. 🎹🎶🎉

[@MiCzView]

You're a breath of fresh air, thanx for the music!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

What a lovely thing to read!! You are so welcome, thank YOU for the sweet comment!

[@adamklein179]

Can we get a full performance of this song by you? What a lovely voice and great song selection!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Thank you so much, Adam, I appreciate that!! 🙏😘💞🎶✨ Ask you just may receive! Here's my full version of the song (the visual quality isn't the best as it's an older video, but hope you enjoy): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6Wcd6iDqsuWh5Y

[@adamklein179]

@@EmilyRussoMusic Thank you! Bone thugs have quite a few songs that would sound great as a cover! “I Tried” ft. Akon would be a good one too I think!

[@DDR88767]

This is awesome

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

SAZ Raz You’re awesome! Thank you for your feedback! 😊

[@randemtask]

I was looking for “Eternal” by Bone Thugs, but had to stop and see this tutorial! I learn by ear too. How you taught this is the way I would better understand. You have a beautiful voice and gorgeous hands too 👐🏼🎹

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Thank you so much!! 🤗🙏 I'm glad this resonated with you and hopefully helped. Have a wonderful week!! ❤️😘🎶✨

[@pea55]

Gives me chills and tears

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

pea55 Sweet boy!! 💞 Thank you for your comment! 😘🙏🏼

[@pea55]

@@EmilyRussoMusic Chills started at 9:55-10:10, then came the tears when u started again around 11:47. I've lost 5 loved ones in the last 6 months, so my emotions couldn't help but to be prevalent when touched by this splendiferous sound of yours. Tha Crossroads is my favorite song of all time, and I really appreciate your soul touching performance of it. I've gotten chances to hang out with Bone a few times in the recent years. I will try my hardest to make sure that they see your videos the next time I'm with them.

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

pea55 Wow. I want to express how deeply sorry I am to be aware of all the loss you’ve endured in such a short amount of time. My heart hurts for you. I can imagine your emotions and senses are heightened during this time, and I hope you will find some peace, comfort and strength in music and/or any other outlet you may have. I like to believe those closest to us on Earth surround us with their energy after they pass. I feel it in my rawest, most open moments - especially when it’s still fresh and the mourning process is underway. It brings me some comfort; maybe it will do the same for you. Please take care of yourself and come back to visit any time. Sending you love and healing. xoxo 💞🎶🙏🏼

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

PS Thank you for sharing and being open with me! It’s a privilege to connect with people on this platform through music and I don’t take it for granted.

[@pea55]

@@EmilyRussoMusic Thank u for the l💓ve and condolences xoxo💞. I appreciate u for opening your doors. I subscribed and joined your noti gang, so I will make sure to stay tuned in. You're always welcome!!😊😊

[@NeverFadeRecords]

Awesome cover & tutorial. Thank you!! God Bless.

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

You're so welcome!! Glad it could come in handy and happy to know you enjoyed my cover. =) Thanks for commenting!

[@enix777]

Whoa! Now I have a reason to buy a keyboard again! Saving this video for later.... thank you!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Awesome! You're so welcome! 🎹🎶

[@shawndemerritt8952]

Amazing love it don't even have piano.🔥 great teacher

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Very sweet of you, Shawn, thank you!! 🙏😌💞🎶😘

[@shawndemerritt8952]

@@EmilyRussoMusic 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰ty yvw

[@Vorname_Nachname_ohnezahl]

I know this is an old vid but thank you a thousand times for this. All kinds of emotions going on here hearing you play this, and i hope i can manage playing this on my cheap behind Keyboard:) I`ve been watching piano tutorials to learn the songs i love for close to 2 years now, but you are the first to tear me up...... thx again and much love from Germany

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Oh my goodness!! Your comment is tearing me up! 💗💞 Thank you so much for taking the time to write and share your sentiments with me. Yes, it's an older video and I had no idea what I was doing when I recorded it haha. I'm so glad to know it still helps people! I'm excited for you and your musical journey with this song. The cost of a keyboard doesn't bring it to life; passion and raw emotion does. You'll be wonderful. Enjoy the process, lots of luck and thanks again!! Liebe und Dankbarkeit! 🙏😘🎶✨🤗🇩🇪💞

[@Vorname_Nachname_ohnezahl]

@@EmilyRussoMusic ❤thanks for the kind words😀

[@melchesidekorder]

Thank you for this. ❤️

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

You’re very welcome. 😊❤️

[@alexsnowblind]

Adore ♥️

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Alex Silvestri 😊

[@gregnyg6191]

Mad respect for your talent!👌💯

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Aww thank you so much, Greg!! =)

[@mmdmmj1]

Awesome job!! Thanks for the tutorial...💕

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Thank you, my dear!! You're very welcome, enjoy!!

[@pabloledesma6211]

OMG! What a master u r!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

😂 I'm not sure about that, Pablo, you are very kind!! Gracias for your generous words - you put a smile on my face!! 😊🙏💞

[@amberbodily9409]

Thank you! Love this so much!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Yayyy! Glad to know and hope it helped, Amber! Appreciate you watching and writing me. 🙏😘 Have a beautiful week! 🌞🎶💞✨

[@amberbodily9409]

@@EmilyRussoMusic Thank you! I hope you have a beautiful week too!🥰 I found your cover a few years ago and have wanted to learn it. I finally found some time to sit down and play it and I am figuring it out! Its fun to play with different dynamics, speed, volume, etc as I play through. You have a beautiful voice and this cover is amazing!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

@@amberbodily9409 🙏💖

[@travonlewis5096]

This is amazing

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Thank you, Travon!! Happy to know you enjoyed; hope it's helping you learn some Bone Thugs! Also, thanks for subscribing!! xoxo

[@juneandmoon1671]

You make a really very great Job !! You are a great Muscian with a wonderful Voice !! And you bring the Music in all Hearts !! Greetings from Germany and a happy great new Year for you and your Family !!!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

🤗🙏😘 Danke, meine Freunde!! I appreciate your words a lot. Wishing many blessings, and all the best, for you and your loved ones into the New Year!! 💞✨🎆🇩🇪💞

[@JimmyQuango]

Super work Emily. Thanks for sharing & greetz, Jimmy

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

You are so welcome, Jimmy!! Thank you for your comment! 🙏🎶💛

[@kevinl2578]

This was great thank you!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

I'm so glad it could be of help! You're very welcome!! 💖🎶✨

[@ManofLetters]

thank youuuuu

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

You're so welcome!! Hope it helped. 😘

[@puja-ibpuja-studio2244]

Yes,...i love it dear,...greetings from bali indonesia....my new friend....🤗

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Wow, Bali!! I'm envious! Maybe someday I will get to visit - it seems so beautiful!! Greetings to you my friend, thank you for writing. 🤗 💞🙏

[@puja-ibpuja-studio2244]

Your welcome

[@bobjake7499]

🔥🔥🔥🔥📈

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

😘😘❤❤🙏🙏

[@miguelalarcoprogramacionex388]

nice, beatifull, Congratulation, from Lima-Peru

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Miguel Alarco Hi, Miguel! Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing!! 💞😘🎶🙏🏼

[@mckinley9504]

MY FAVORITE SONG&GROUP YOU ARE AWSOME 💯✌️

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

YOU ARE!! 😘🙏💞

[@popz4470]

We found you cuz we're bone thugs fans! Hehe but i think you're that much of a better person for knowing their talent and worth in this song. I'm sure you're still a great person regardless lol

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Lol well you seem like a lovely person yourself, thank you! And I'll share something I've learned over the years with you: The Bone Thugs have some of the most loyal, wonderful, supportive, and amazing fans out there!!!!! For real. I feel so blessed to have been able to connect with so many because of my cover. And the Bone Thugs are blessed to have all of you!!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@popz4470]

@@EmilyRussoMusic thanks! I strongly agree w your whole statement😊 i really do love your cover btw, best one yet!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

@@popz4470 🙏🙏😘😘

[@coryo617]

damn ...im a lil late but .............ya.. u crushed that cover! in ur other vid ... gj .... love ur voice!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Cory O Better late than never, boo! 😘 Thanks so much for listening and commenting!! Happy you enjoyed. 😊

[@coryo617]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqPWlHWXd5tomaM not sure if u have checked it out but its good aswell..along with a ton of there music lol

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Cory O I had never heard this one and now, thanks to you, have been listening to it on repeat! This is officially my second favorite Bone song. Thanks so much for sharing it with me!! Fave verse award goes to Krayzie yet again. 😍

[@TFu-lb4mv]

Ty ur a legend!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

YOU'RE a legend! 🥰🙏💞🎶

[@robreal6476]

Awesome Stuff!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

=D Thank you!!

[@gilbertsalas7000]

The song crossroads is a sample of the isley brother song "make me say it again girl"

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Gilbert Salas Lots of artists have sampled The Isley Brothers in their songs because The Isley Brothers are boss!! 😍

[@jimmelnyk7506]

Nice - Yes, you should do more like this. One thing that will help when using this microphone set-up is a wall hanging or two. That will reduce the echo and improve the sound quality of your voice-over.

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Thanks so much, Jim!! I appreciate the suggestions!

[@tuckaboy]

yesss!!!!!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Hahaha

[@Infinitebrandon]

Sorry you're lactose intolerant. I love peccorino myself. But your speech is...Bella! I'm busy with nephews most the time but I love learning old things remade new by you. See you at the Crossroads

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

See you there, darlin' - hopefully not too soon. In the meantime, continue having a ball with your nephews. 💞🎶✨

[@Infinitebrandon]

Maybe we will meet at an earthly crossroad, before the big trip to the sky. I'm going to think of how beautiful you are all day, not like a crazy stalker but like a st Clair true that is so thankful to hear your voice. Thanks again. Mahalo and aloha

[@BGambino1215]

You gotta make this into a track need

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Thanks for watching/listening/commenting!! I'll see what I can do. ;)

[@derellbanks3255]

⚘⚘⚘🔥🔥🔥

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

😌🙏😘🎶✨💞

[@derellbanks3255]

@@EmilyRussoMusic 😍😍😍

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

@@derellbanks3255 🤗 XO

[@derellbanks3255]

@@EmilyRussoMusic thank you sweetie!!!

[@safreacts]

Omggg this helped me soooo much!!! How do you not have more subscribers!?? You r soooo amazingly talented Emily and this is the best tutorial I’ve seen to this song, thanks again for posting this. Just subscribed :) I make music too if you wanna come check it out. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Saf Kassim Ahhh!! You’re the absolute sweetest!! I’m so happy to know this helped you!! 😊😊 I get so excited when I read this helped people, as I’m not very confident in my teaching abilities. THANK YOU for subscribing and sharing your kind words all the way from the land down under! You have a new subscriber as well. 😘🎶

[@their_fav.blondie]

My name is Emily russo what a Coincidence

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

🎉 Pleasure to connect, Emily Russo!! 😊💞 Nice name. 😉

[@stevediaz1533]

I dont know piano but she called one sequence the "thug line" she is a real "G" B c# and E

[@cassandragriffin3385]

you rock!!!

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Thank you!! =D You rock right back!!

[@thebwjamesshow7207]

Hot white women supporting my brothers n sisters. She my wife 😍

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Could have fooled me! The trash ain't gonna take itself out, boo!

[@radrico]

I think I love you?

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

💖💖💖

[@anthonymichaelmaui3432]

Omg you're so talented ❤ can I contact you? we can definitely work together. I'm also a musician as well God bless

[@EmilyRussoMusic]

Thank you, Anthony! 🙏❤ You can contact me through my website @ www.EmilyRusso.com. Let me know what you're thinking and feel free to send along any links showcasing your work. Thanks for reaching out! Many blessings to you as well. 💞🎶✨