Having previously explored the A and B sections of ‘Autumn Leaves’, we now focus on the final 8-bar section of the song: the C section.
In the previous lesson we mastered the two A sections and we now shift our focus and explore the 8-bar B section of “Autumn Leaves”.
After completing the brief harmonic analysis in the previous lesson, we now start arranging the tune “Autumn Leaves” with basic chord voicings.
This lesson features 3 choruses of comping over the tune Autumn Leaves using a selection of voicing techniques and accompaniment principles.
An exploration of Beegie Adair’s arrangement of “Autumn In New York”. We breakdown her solo piano introduction and analyse her voicing choices, fills, and embellishments.
This play-a-long track is sung “freely” without a steady tempo. This exercise trains us to follow the lead of the singer and support the vocals.
Practice accompanying Lyndol on the tune “Autumn Leaves”. The track has 3 repeats giving you an opportunity to solo over the chord changes.
In part 2 of this tutorial we look at some interesting passing chords using altered dominants & approaching the target chord from a half step above.
First we discuss how the melody is phrased when playing with a medium swing. We also look at the placement and syncopation of the chords.
In this lesson we will explore a simple way to approach the tune “Autumn Leaves” with a walking bass outlining just the root and 5th of the chord.
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