Seven lessons on 2 DVDs for this 1930's enduring standard by Hoagy Carmichael rebirthed by Ray Charles in 1960 with a #1 hit that bridges the gap between blues and jazz. The chord melody arrangement is meant to be played with a rhythm section. It has some easy parts and some difficult ones, adapt it to suit you and make it your own. there is an octave head for this beautiful melody with a smooth, easy feel. The DVd includes both a regualr as well as an octave arpeggio study to give you the target notes so you can build your tasteful solos outlining the chord changes. The solo has lots of chromatic licks worth keeping with 6 bars open in the bridge for you to improvise using the blues scale. ere's a basic comping arrangement for this beautiful soulful southern ballad that's a step above the Dirty Dozen Chords with most chord changes every 2 beats. The fingerstyle arrangement is played with common jazz chords and includes the string intro and ending from Ray's recording.
Almost 3 hours of video lessons with explanations and close up demonstrations rehearsed slowly by measurethen by section. Also includes link to download PDF in tab, notation, chord chart, chord grids and chord dictionary and link for Mp3 practice tracks.
