I didn't know you could squeeze so many ii-V's into one tune! Wes Montgomery's Twisted Blues presents two challenges, the key of Db and a relentless stream of short ii-v's. This is a great study on how to navigate short ii-V's and to appreciate the way Wes treated the tritone substitution. Backing track features Ulysses Owens Jr. on drums!
Up Next in Tune Based Lessons
-
Yardbird Suite - Tune Based
Bebop time! If you've wanted to improve your bebop playing, this lesson is for you. I have come up with a method for navigating chord changes that has worke...
-
Lean Years (Pat Martino) - Tune Based
One of my all time favorite Pat tunes! In this lesson I discuss the different versions Pat has played this tune over the years and look at some interes...
-
In Your Own Sweet Way - Tune Based
This is one of my favorite tunes to play! I love the wide open modal section and the contrast it creates with the chord changes throughout the tune. Th...
2 Comments