In this lesson I discuss one of the most popular standards and demonstrate ways of dealing with the diminished chord sequence and the turnaround to the ii chord. Tons more including an overview of a chord melody with both linear and chordal examples. The backing track features grammy award winner Ulysses Owens on the drums! Let's do this 🎸
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