Hi Folks, this weeks lesson is the melody to the first half of "If I had you." I demonstrate exactly how I play it and show a few optional riffs and harmony to the melody. I also discuss the song and different versions of it and how I embellish the melody my own way. Enjoy! Duke
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Hi Jim, both good suggestions and I will add them to the list. Yes, "The Trouble with Me is You" is really that simple. Just descending dominant 7th chords for that first part. Thanks, Duke
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Hi Folks, This week we finish up the chords and rhythm to "If I had you" keep in mind that during the melody you play the intro chords between the first and second A section and leading into the solo also. During the solo the changes between the As are the simple 3/6/2/5 which is Dm7 G7 Cm7 F7. I...
Hi Folks, This week we are learning the chords and 4/4 rhythm for my arrangement of "If I Had You." As you know it's alway important to know how to play the rhythm part on any song. Except for the intro chords these are chords we have used in many other swing tunes so if you have been following...
Hi Folks, This week I would like you to get familiar with my version of "If I Had You". Next week I will post a new lesson here breaking down the chords and how to approach the rhythm to it. Then we will move on to the melody and solo. Right now I am finishing up the last few shows of the never...
Hi Folks, This week we are finishing up "Romance in the Dark" with the bridge and last verse. We start the last bridge with a bit more motion with double stops on the 4 that are reminiscent of a horn line. First the 5th and the third then flatting the third for the 4 minor then I harmonize a blues...
Hello folks, This week we are working on the second solo chorus of "Romance in the Dark". I start the 2nd A section with a two measure sequence of double stops starting on the 10th feet on the high E string with the third on top and the root below on the B string, then I play a syncopated riff...
Hi Guitar Friends, This weeks lesson is the first chorus of solo for "Romance in the Dark " we learn a few new chords and add double stops to build a bit more interesting background then start the first solo licks by repeating the last vocal melody line as an introduction to the solo. Enjoy!...
Hi Guitar Friends, This weeks lesson is the last A section for the first chorus of "Romance in the dark " we learn a few new chords and add double stops to build a bit more interesting background then start the first solo licks by repeating the last vocal melody line as an introduction to the...
Hi Folks, This week we are starting the lead guitar parts for "Romance in the Dark" remember the lead track has to be subtle and swinging to fit the vibe of the track. This week we learn the introduction and also the guitar riffs and chords that work behind the vocal. So dig in and send me some...
Hello Folks, This week we are working on a new tune that is the best example I know of the blues in a 32 bar song form. It's Lil Green's classic, "(Romance) In the Dark." We are going to play with the track from my recording of it with Sunny Crownover. Our first lesson is, as always, the chords and...