In this lesson I discuss traditional and modern approaches to the standard tune How High the Moon. Many topics including delaying the V7 resolution to the I, triad pairs, diminished I chords and the tritone scale are covered in depth. This lesson has something for everyone! Many examples including 4 choruses of solo have been transcribed with full explanations of the theory. A must have for sure!
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