In this lesson I show you simple but effective ways of creating variation on turnarounds in minor and how to approach this tune modally as well as functionally. I discuss the harmony utilizing basic theoretic principles as well as more advanced concepts like the augmented scale, diminished scale and triad pairs. It's a beautiful song, I know you will love the lesson.
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