Chord melody website

aniss1001 · #1 12-14-2011, 09:16 PM

Just thought I'd share this website: www.lickbyneck.com/SoloGuitar-Fatt-Jazz.html

It has several chord melody arrangements of standards with tabs and all

brwnhornet59 · #2 12-15-2011, 10:11 AM

The link goes nowhere.

aniss1001 · #3 12-15-2011, 10:16 AM

Ah sorry.. The URL was actually fine but for some reason the : after the http had been eaten. It has been fixed now

brwnhornet59 · #4 12-15-2011, 10:25 AM

Cool man. T/y.

guitarplayer007 · #5 12-15-2011, 10:55 AM

yeah they have 1000's of arrangement. Whoever this guy is that recorded all these is a monster player

bddoug · #6 03-13-2012, 10:47 AM

I liked the site, but isn't there a way of pulling up standard notation for these?

Section Player · #7 03-13-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bddoug

I liked the site, but isn't there a way of pulling up standard notation for these?

Standard notation: Me too. And, I don't think this thing works on the Mac platform, does it? If that's the case, it is very disappointing.

FatJeff · #8 03-13-2012, 03:15 PM

I never could follow one of these to its end.

duds707 · #9 03-13-2012, 03:23 PM

Can anyone help with an interesting chord melody for summertime in Am?
Thanks!

mrbean · #10 03-13-2012, 03:29 PM

Free is good, I always like to see the ideas of other players on tunes I do.

I noticed they had an Iphone app too.

mrbean · #11 03-13-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by duds707

Can anyone help with an interesting chord melody for summertime in Am?
Thanks!

Amazon.com: Mel Bay Jazz Guitar Standards Chord Melody Solos (Book & CD) (0796279092579): various: Books This is a good collection

mrbean · #12 03-13-2012, 03:39 PM

Amazon.com: Mel Bay Jazz Guitar Standards Chord Melody Solos (Book & CD) (0796279092579): various: Books This is a good collection

bddoug · #13 03-13-2012, 05:14 PM

I know at one time there was a transcription of an early Emily Remler version. It was a pretty simple version, but still cool in it's own right. I'm not sure if it is still here however.

mrbean · #14 03-13-2012, 05:39 PM

http://www.allthingsemily.com/pdfimages/SummerTime.pdf

aniss1001 · #15 03-14-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbean

http://www.allthingsemily.com/pdfimages/SummerTime.pdf

Sorry I don't mean to be a drag but that must be the lamest chord melody I've ever seen / heard. I mean she's just playing the melody and when there is some space in the melody she's playing a chord or two. Not even trying to mix it up a bit.

And it's pretty much the most basic / boring harmonization I've ever seen of that tune too.

My chord melodies still suck admittedly but atleast I try to mix up the chords and the melody and generally try to make it a bit more interesting than that.

Again sorry I just couldn't help it

kris · #16 03-14-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by aniss1001

Just thought I'd share this website: www.lickbyneck.com/SoloGuitar-Fatt-Jazz.html

It has several chord melody arrangements of standards with tabs and all

Great!
Thanks

artcore · #17 03-16-2012, 04:27 PM

I checked out that web site..I can't follow that stuff...the tab...I like the tab under the standard notation...I do make myself read the cords..I usually use the tab when I get lazy..or lost, for a reference point....Check out the video "Spain", on the web site....I would say thats a bit advanced, at least for me!......

FatJeff · #18 03-16-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aniss1001

Sorry I don't mean to be a drag but that must be the lamest chord melody I've ever seen / heard. I mean she's just playing the melody and when there is some space in the melody she's playing a chord or two. Not even trying to mix it up a bit.

And it's pretty much the most basic / boring harmonization I've ever seen of that tune too.

My chord melodies still suck admittedly but atleast I try to mix up the chords and the melody and generally try to make it a bit more interesting than that.

Again sorry I just couldn't help it

On the other hand, there is such a thing as going overboard on harmonizing every single note. A lot of the chord melodies I see are needlessly complicated, and the fingerings involved in harmonizing each melody note get in the way of expressing the melody smoothly. I'm no expert, but it seems like one would strive for a good balance here.

Section Player · #19 03-16-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FatJeff

On the other hand, there is such a thing as going overboard on harmonizing every single note. A lot of the chord melodies I see are needlessly complicated, and the fingerings involved in harmonizing each melody note get in the way of expressing the melody smoothly. I'm no expert, but it seems like one would strive for a good balance here.

Totally agree, FatJeff. I try to simplify these arrangements by not playing the chord every note if that's what the arrangement calls for, while still trying to be musical.

Philly112 · #20 03-17-2012, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by aniss1001

Sorry I don't mean to be a drag but that must be the lamest chord melody I've ever seen / heard. I mean she's just playing the melody and when there is some space in the melody she's playing a chord or two. Not even trying to mix it up a bit.

And it's pretty much the most basic / boring harmonization I've ever seen of that tune too.

My chord melodies still suck admittedly but atleast I try to mix up the chords and the melody and generally try to make it a bit more interesting than that.

Again sorry I just couldn't help it

You're right of course... But you will find that that particular arrangement was written when she was a student so she could go into guitar shops and not sit there playing 'Stairway...' like everyone else. It's taken from one of her instructional DVD's and is a beginners look at how to Swing. So it ain't exactly Joe Pass, but it's fine in the context that it was written ie to help beginners. (people marginally below me!). It's just been posted in the wrong place.

Phil

Dad3353 · #21 03-17-2012, 03:47 AM

Beginners such as myself (only 40 years of playing, so much left to master...) need and appreciate the more 'minimalist' approach, from which there is much to learn and build on. I have (almost literally..!) tons of chord melody that is far, far beyond my reach, being too 'clever' for the dummy that I am. I have no immediate plans for becoming a performer (much less a 'pro'...); merely enjoyment of this long road, and this 'Summertime' enlightens my path more than the many 'Misty's that I have.
Keep it (very...) simple, sometimes. There are beginners that need this in order to climb on board.
Just my tuppence worth...

yaclaus · #22 03-17-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by aniss1001

Sorry I don't mean to be a drag but that must be the lamest chord melody I've ever seen / heard. I mean she's just playing the melody and when there is some space in the melody she's playing a chord or two. Not even trying to mix it up a bit.

And it's pretty much the most basic / boring harmonization I've ever seen of that tune too.

My chord melodies still suck admittedly but atleast I try to mix up the chords and the melody and generally try to make it a bit more interesting than that.

Again sorry I just couldn't help it

Maybe you could teach her a thing or two?

moray · #23 03-17-2012, 01:34 PM

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Sorry I don't mean to be a drag but that must be the lamest chord melody I've ever seen / heard. I mean she's just playing the melody and when there is some space in the melody she's playing a chord or two. Not even trying to mix it up a bit.

And it's pretty much the most basic / boring harmonization I've ever seen of that tune too.

My chord melodies still suck admittedly but atleast I try to mix up the chords and the melody and generally try to make it a bit more interesting than that.

Again sorry I just couldn't help it

Hey, this Arrangement is from Emilie's Video "Bebop and Swing Guitar" and she uses it to explain the Concept of "Call and Response" and tells a Story about it that she used it to "show off" in Music Stores when she was a Kid.

It was not meant to be a full blown Chord Melody.

ptrallan01 · #24 03-17-2012, 01:55 PM

Lick by neck has the tab for each of the songs on its site. they are right next to the media players.

aniss1001 · #25 03-17-2012, 10:45 PM

Hehe sorry guys.. I guess I got a bit carried away with my wording there.. Allthough I did mean it..

I mean if I went to a concert with a PRO jazz guitarist at he/she played THAT I'd be embarresed. But I got the point. She didn't make in that context so fair enough.

And it's not like I think that everybody should play chord melodies like John Stowell (have you seen/heard that dude?

) where you can barely distinguish the melody and all the chords are like 7 fret stretches.

Often the most beautyful music is when you MIX something really simply with something complicated. Well IMO.

And I doubt that I could teach Emily anything since I've only played jazz since april..

voelker · #26 03-19-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aniss1001

And I doubt that I could teach Emily anything since I've only played jazz since april..

Plus she's dead

New President · #27 03-29-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aniss1001

And it's not like I think that everybody should play chord melodies like John Stowell (have you seen/heard that dude?

) where you can barely distinguish the melody and all the chords are like 7 fret stretches...

I first heard of John when I bought my archtop and it came with a video of him. Then I tripped across him doing a solo version of Days of Wine and Roses. Man, that guy is very cerebral. You hardly recognize the tune. His approach is very contrapuntal (not note-chord-chord, note-chord-chord).

aniss1001 · #28 03-29-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by New President

I first heard of John when I bought my archtop and it came with a video of him. Then I tripped across him doing a solo version of Days of Wine and Roses. Man, that guy is very cerebral. You hardly recognize the tune. His approach is very contrapuntal (not note-chord-chord, note-chord-chord).

Yes John is of another world. Most complex chord melody player I've seen/heard. Like I said in another thread; he's like Bach on meth or something

Section Player · #29 03-29-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aniss1001

Yes John is of another world. Most complex chord melody player I've seen/heard. Like I said in another thread; he's like Bach on meth or something

I met John years ago at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, which I attended each summer for 4-5 years. Total immersion....excellent and still going strong, but I don't attend anymore, although I usually send them a small donation each year....they're a non-profit. They have two sessions on different dates/time periods...one for youth, and the other for adults.

John was clinician there at least one summer when I was there. He just completely blew me away, and I'm not exaggerating.I was stunned listening to what he was doing. Unlike a lot of musicians, he did not have a big ego.....very modest, even humble, very open, very communicative and sharing. He is a creative original and unique. He took the instrument where others have not gone before. He should be a lot more famous than he is. I hope he is enjoying some professional success today. He's the type of artist that should get a Foundation grant from somewhere. Maybe he has.......?

Evan · #30 05-06-2012, 06:40 PM

Just found a link over at the Ted Greene forum for a Lick By Neck iPhone app.

It's free and you can download 3 songs each day. I haven't figured out how to download songs from their site and play them in the player. Not sure if that's possible, but this is a really cool app.

App Store - Ted Greene Guitar