Quick Tunes
In this collection we'll go directly to the process of learning and soloing on classic tunes. All of the tunes we cover will have play-along tracks, so be certain to download the EXTRAS folders as you do the lessons. I think this will prove to be a fun set of lessons.
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On the Sunny Side of the Street - Lesson-Quick Tunes #18
Learn to solo on the classic jazz standard, On the Sunny Side of the Street.
Extras
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On the Sunny Side of the Street - I Play-You Play-Quick Tunes #18
Here's the I Play-You Play video for Quick Tunes #18 - On the Sunny Side of the Street.
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Quick-Tunes-#18- On the Sunny Side of the Street-EXTRAS.zip
4.03 MB
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Take the A Train - Phrasing Demo - Quick Tunes #16
This is the Phrasing Demonstration that goes with the lesson. Slow and Fast playalongs included with the downloadable EXTRAS.
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Take the A Train - Lesson - Quick Tunes #16
Learn to solo on the jazz classic, Take The A Train. Be sure to watch the demonstration video and download the EXTRAS folder for the PDF and slow and fast playalong tracks. I'll add an I Play-You Play video in the next few days.
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Take the A Train - I Play-You Play - Quick Tunes #16
This is the I Play-You Play video for the Quick Tunes lesson on Take the A Train.
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Take-the-A-Train---Quick-Tunes-#16---EXTRAS.zip
8.27 MB
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Here's That Rainy Day - Phrasing Demo - Quick Tunes #15
This is the phrasing demo for Quick Tunes #15- Here's That Rainy Day
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Here's That Rainy Day- Lesson -Quick Tunes #15
Learn to solo on the classic, Here's That Rainy Day. A mix of tonal centers provides a challenge! We'll take approaches that help identify target areas of the chords and the use of rhythmic templates geared toward developing phrases. Download the EXTRAS folder for play-along and written files.
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Here's-That-Rainy-Day---Quick-Tunes-#15---EXTRAS.zip
4.61 MB
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Days of Wine and Roses - Phrasing Demo - Quick Tunes #14
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Days of Wine and Roses - Lesson - Quick Tunes #14
Learn to solo on the classic Henry Mancini tune, The Days of Wine and Roses. Be sure to download the EXTRAS folder for the written file and play-along track.
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Quick Tunes #14 - Days-of-Wine-and-Roses-EXTRAS.zip
4.57 MB
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Minor Blues ala Stolen Moments - Lesson - Quick Tunes #13
Learn to solo on a 12-bar minor blues progression like the one used in Stolen Moments. Variations on this chord progression are found in most 12-bar minor blues, making this a multi-tune related lesson. Be sure to check out the Phrasing Demo and I Play-You Play videos that accompany this lesson. ...
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Minor Blues ala Stolen Moments - Phrasing Demo - Quick Tunes #13
This is the phrasing demo that goes with the Minor Blues Quick Tunes lesson.
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Minor Blues ala Stolen Moments - I Play-You Play - Quick Tunes #13
This is the I Play-You Play video that goes with Quick Tunes lesson #13.
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Quick-Tunes-#13-Minor-Blues-ala-Stolen-Moments-EXTRAS.zip
5.9 MB
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I'm in the Mood For Love- Phrasing Demo- Quick Tunes #1
This is a soloing and phrasing demonstration using the play-along track from the lesson.
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I'm in the Mood For Love- Lesson- Quick Tunes #1
In this quick approach to interpreting and soloing on the classic tune, I'm in the Mood For Love, you'll learn about phrasing the melody, determining the key center and locating target tones, and developing your improvised passages. Be sure to download the EXTRAS folder for the PDF and play-along...
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Quick-Tunes-#1-EXTRAS--I'm-in-the-Mood-For-Love.zip
11.5 MB
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Georgia on My Mind- Lesson -Quick Tunes #2
In this quick approach to interpreting and soloing on the classic tune, Georgia on My Mind, you'll learn about phrasing the melody, determining the key center and locating target tones, and developing your improvised passages. Be sure to download the EXTRAS folder for the PDF and play-along tack!
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Georgia on My Mind - Phrasing Demo - Quick Tunes #2
This is a soloing and phrasing demonstration using the play-along track from the lesson.
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Quick-Tunes-#2-EXTRAS-Georgia-on-My-Mind.zip
5.37 MB
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The Girl From Ipanema - Phrasing Demo - Quick Tunes #3
This is a soloing and phrasing demonstration using the play-along track from the lesson.
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The Girl From Ipanema - Lesson - Quick Tunes #3
In this Quick Tunes lesson on The Girl From Ipanema, I cover an approach to phrasing and soloing on this classic Bossa made famous by Stan Getz. Be sure to download the EXTRAS folder for the PDF and play-along tack!