This is a great bebop melody written by jazz composer Tadd Dameron. It is actually based on the chord changes to an older jazz standard called What Is This ThingContinue readingHot House (Jazz Standard by Tadd Dameron)
Bebop Fingering for Guitar (Study on “Donna Lee”)
Many jazz melodies can be difficult to play efficiently on guitar, particularly bebop melodies. Playing these melodies efficiently can require some careful pre-planning for your (left hand) fingering. This leadContinue readingBebop Fingering for Guitar (Study on “Donna Lee”)
Can’t Stop The Feeling (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
This is a great song for piano beginners to learn, as the chords used in the song are very simple and the rhythms are not too fast or complex. NoticeContinue readingCan’t Stop The Feeling (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
Bittersweet (by Sam Jones)
This tune is a great variation on the blues, sometimes called “a blues with a bridge”. The bridge section in this composition features a series of suspended chords progressing downwardContinue readingBittersweet (by Sam Jones)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
This is another great selection for piano beginners as the chords used are fairly simple. One alternate bass note chord is used, Bb/C, which is where your right hand playsContinue readingSigned, Sealed, Delivered (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
Blue Suede Shoes (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
This song works great on both guitar and piano, and indicates the exact rhythms of how the chords should be played. The two sections you see on the page areContinue readingBlue Suede Shoes (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
Hey Jude (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
This song will make use of the dominant seventh chord, which almost always resolves upward to a chord one perfect fourth above or downward to a chord one perfect fifthContinue readingHey Jude (Chords and Rhythm Sheet)
Hum (Jazz Standard by Bob Brookmeyer)
This is a terrific jazz composition written by trombone player Bob Brookmeyer, who frequently recorded with trumpet master Clark Terry.