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Last edited by wizard3739; 05-10-2016 at 10:45 AM. Reason: new version of backing track
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05-09-2016 10:46 AM
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Still a great tune. I'll be in this month for sure...haven't played this one in a while.
A great example of what you can do with a melody just by changing key...
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I'm going to try to get something recorded this month. I always mess with the songs but never post anything. Anyway, I went to listen to a few versions of the tune and stumbled onto this.
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Here's one
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Here is my Version, complete with an 8 bar intro, 3 choruses and a standard ending. This version is done by ear, hence I took a few liberties with the melody line with the first chorus. The other 2 choruses are aimed at the altered structure of the chords. As always, feel free to critique this my version of the song. Your comments are very welcome, this the way I learn different approaches to each of these old standards.
wiz
https://app.box.com/s/36zp5vnz0x05acrwtn78tuvrp2xrqplv
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Throwing my hat in the ring this month--went with a straightforward approach. Only had time for one take, so enjoy the beginner violin lesson in the background.
Howie, I really love your tone and laid back swing on this. Melody works great in the lower register.
Mike, that was just a bit cooky. So naturally I liked it. Works good uptempo, and some damn tasty bop playing in there.
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Thanks Jeff, This song got me a lot of mileage over the past few years. I may bite the bullet and try a chord Melody on this one. Your chord melody was very inspiring to me with some nice chord choices.
wiz (Howie)
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
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Thanks, man.
Yeah...I listened to Hargrove do it...so romantic...knew I couldn't compete so I went a little more "medium."
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Here's my attempt at 'What's New' as a ballad. Guitar is an ES335 going direct into Cubase. BIAB backing track is just bass & drums. I tried to leave a lot of space and added reverb after the fact.
Paul
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Kind of a boring song, having a hard time getting going on it this month......keep falling asleep practicing.
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Boatheel, this is jazz! If the tune bores you--reharm!
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Here's a version by some local friends...
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In Howie's notation, the last A, 2nd bar, Bb9 in the first 2 As it was minor? Typo, or there's some "theory" behind it? Melody note works fine.
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Originally Posted by boatheelmusic
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by KirkP; 05-24-2016 at 10:30 AM.
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05-24-2016, 04:18 AM #16destinytot Guest
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05-25-2016, 05:07 PM #17destinytot GuestOriginally Posted by KirkP
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being a good thread citizen:
SoundClick artist: Paul Kirk - page with MP3 music downloads
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Originally Posted by pkirk
wiz (Howie)
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Here's my take, unaccompanied.
Self evaluation: I tend to focus on study of chord voicings and rhythmic feel. I dislike extensive use of rubato. I don't spend the time I should on study of melody & scales, so sometimes my solo lines tend to sound like fills between chords. When I manage to create an interesting melody line that extends over multiple chords, I smile.
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I often practice over bass/drum backing tracks in iReal Pro set to a variety of rhythms. I always turn off the comping instrument. Here's an example with a Bolero beat.
Last edited by KirkP; 05-29-2016 at 04:03 PM.
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Originally Posted by KirkP
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I like playing slow ballads. My slow brain can keep up more easily. Here's another attempt, this time with a trio
SoundClick artist: Paul Kirk - page with MP3 music downloads
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Originally Posted by pkirk
Last edited by Vladan; 05-30-2016 at 05:20 PM. Reason: s
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Originally Posted by Vladan
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