ROUND MIDNIGHT Guitar LESSON - Round Midnight Chord Melody Lesson + TAB + Backing Track

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ROUND MIDNIGHT - Lesson Time Stamps 00:48 ROUND MIDNIGHT - Performance (Regular Tempo) 03:26 Song Structure 03:40 A1 SECTION - Explanation 05:45 Phrase 1 - Breakdown 05:57 Phrase 1 - Demonstration (Slow Tempo) 06:14 Phrase 2 - Breakdown 09:00 Phrase 2 - Demonstration (Slow Tempo) 09:16 Phrase 3 - Breakdown 11:22 Phrase 3 - Demonstration (Slow Tempo) 11:39 Phrase 4 - Breakdown 15:08 Phrase 4 - Demonstration (Slow Tempo) 15:27 A2 SECTION - Explanation 15:32 Phrase 5 - Breakdown 17:30 Phrase 5 - Demonstration (Slow Tempo) 17:43 B SECTION - Explanation 17:47 Phrase 6 - Breakdown 19:20 Phrase 6 - Demonstration (Slow Tempo) 19:37 Phrase 7 - Breakdown 23:41 Phrase 7 - Demonstration (Slow Tempo) 24:08 A3 SECTION - Explanation 24:13 Recommended Tutorials

[@luishiguera3995]

No words to describe the beauty of this song, arrangement, and performance. Her Majesty Sandra at her best!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

That is really a beautiful song 😍

[@dkwvt13]

Really Nice arrangement, very rich but easy on the fingers. As always, Thank You...! ;-)

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

My motto: Keep things simple, jazz is complicated enough 😊

[@schpotzlzwergl2888]

You outdid yourself. this is a great one. thx!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thanks, my friend!

[@rfcarlson1]

I think this is one of the best arrangements you've done. Congrats!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Oh, that's super nice and encouraging! Thanks, my friend ❤️

[@andisgalaxysvieractive]

I've been waiting for this so long. So glad you did this video. That's the next one I'll learn, for sure. I'm working on In a sentimental mood right now.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you dig it!

[@douglasfuqua7082]

Andis, your thoughts were my thoughts, EXACTLY !!! I have been working weeks and months on loud, fast tempo, driving rhythms, etc. (newly written songs/arrangements) and I'm in a slow tempo, gently melodic mood....and this video was PERFECT for my ringing eardrums. I'm so thankful for this timely video, by a pro !!! Nice. Thank you for your comment, as well. ... Crossbow (USA)

[@barrycantrell2538]

Excellent.Always a joy to learn from you..I am learning all the time.I can not think of a better teacher.Cheers and have a nice day.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

That's so sweet of you! Thanks, my friend ❤️. Keep swinging 🎶 🎸

[@victorformosa228]

Wonderful arrangement of this timeless classic, recently acquired a Telecaster and will get around to playing this, many thanks Sandra.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you dig it, Victor. Tge original song has an F note instead of the Gb in the beginning. I wanted to make it easier, but it's really not a lot harder to play tvat f on the 6th fret b-string. Just lift your middle finger and you'll have the f on the already barred index.

[@SirAndyDee]

Sandra at her best! Wonderful arrangement of a great song. Love it.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Aaawh, thanks so much!

[@adriennelee1520]

Thank you thank you thank you.. love your tutorials.. you are great!!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Zufall you for watching and commenting! Glad you dog it! ❤️ Keep swingin 🎶 🎸

[@aptelbruno8316]

"Round Midnight" - A masterpiece ! I did not imagine, I could have any approach in my life, just to have an idea of the beautiful construction. Thank, you so much for your help to reach this goal with a clear, complete explanation.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Oh, your words make me so happy. Because thats exactly my goal. making favorite jazz standards playable by all intermediate players. So your words are the best compliment! Keep swinging, ym freind 🎵🎸

[@MaguireGuitar]

Thank you so much for this manageable arrangement of ❤❤ this great song. It is the best arrangement I have heard along with Baden Powell’s arrangement!! Your efforts are very much appreciated!!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Wow, thank you! ❤️

[@powlobo.m.b.]

thank you so much!!! very clear and helpful to learn this beautiful tune :)

[@markbaird2657]

Crazy amazing! I love watching your right had technique - so effortless and beautiful. As always / thank you so much for all of your lessons and sharing your great talent!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

I changed that from a bad habit as a student. I watched myself in the mirror then (no phones with selfie cams back then, lol) and saw that it looked ugly and much different from pro guitsrists. So I just copued the looks. As for soloing, everything changed when a substitute teacher corrected my random plucking direction playing to a strict alternate pucking. That one lesson he gave me while my professor was on tour, was for sure the most important guitar lesson of my life. It changed my phrasing to a correct and great one. I have a lesson on jazz phrasing on YT, where I explain this in detail. Check it out!

[@jamesmargulis332]

Soooo beautiful!!!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you, James. I knew this one's for you 😊

[@gregorioledesma1081]

thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!! so much fun.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you like it ❤️

[@jamesdaniel9701]

Yes! Great!

[@pacosamo]

Excellent slow speed and clarity of explanations, thank you so much!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@gerdvanjuuten1581]

Still love this song and tutorial. Thanks so much for your hard work!!!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you still enjoy it!

[@gerdvanjuuten1581]

Wow, what a fantastic lesson presented in your usual brilliant way! Thanks so much for this, it's one of my favorite tunes.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

That's so sweet of you Geerd!

[@gerdvanjuuten1581]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman You deserve it!

[@herculesrockefeller8969]

Great arrrangement, and you play it beautifully! The way you play it, it has more of a "midnight" feel to me, and is more haunting. Honestly, I listened to Monk's version after this, and Jim Hall's, and yours is preferred, because it floats more, imparts some of that feeling of loneliness and introspection that Monk knew often happens "'Round Midnight." Great job!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Wohoo, what an honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as those great artists! Thank you so much ❤️

[@luishiguera3995]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman You deserve that and much more!

[@matsjansson4148]

You are the best theacher!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Oh wow, thank you! ❤️ I'm blushing a bit now 😊

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Oh wow, what a great compliment! ❤️

[@barrysebastian9584]

Beautiful rendition of a classic, Sandra... and, as always, useful nuggets along the way! Thanks for sharing this one! Baba😄

[@vincentparrella272]

Sandra,Once again you never cease to amaze me.......you are a true Gem,I have learned a plethora of chords and confidence from you, Your a great Talent,your such a J.O.Y!!!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thanks, Vincent! ❤️ Have a happy, swinging new year 🎶 🎸

[@sockenfrank]

Klasse. Ich habe den Song nie verstanden. Tolle Lessons von einem heiklen Stück.

[@aptelbruno8316]

I'm working hard on it - but it's a jewel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

You can do it! Just a little bit a day, but as often as possible, will get you there.

[@aptelbruno8316]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman I hard a hard time to clarify the construction, write it on a paper. Then, i will follow your advice - play just a little as often as possible I just finished with the two sentences. It's so beautiful ! Thank you Sandra. Tschüss.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

I love this song..this will be a challenge for me..love the melody.Wish me luck...

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Good luck 🤞 😊

[@frankpfau9054]

echt sandra... langsam gehen mir die worte aus, um dein spiel und deine pädagogischen fähigkeiten hervorzuheben ☺️, daher in einer anderen sprache: fantastica e mille grazie! 🍀🍀🍀

[@themusiccovenant]

Goddess of the guitar

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Oh wow! Thank you! ❤️

[@luishiguera3995]

I agree wholeheartedly!

[@gustavopardiplaz4301]

Your actitud is sup... It's calm and that help a Lot !!!.Sing us something that you.play....i think You got a beatiful voice ...always follow your clases...súper teacher

[@pablobenitezaguilar9712]

eres la mejor del mundo te agradezco mucho tu ayuda. Gracias

[@bluegiraffe7858]

Your arrangement distills the original into something playable on guitar. Much respect!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoy the tutorials 😊. Keep swinging 🎸 🎶

[@robertgreen3702]

An absolutely beautiful arrangement !!!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you! ❤️ Glad you dig it 😊

[@aeter00]

Bravissima Sandra ! Thank you very much. The arrangement seems simple... but it’s really beautiful and with a lot of musical taste . For me GrrrrreeeeaT !!! one of your best educational and musical chord-melody 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you ❤️. I try to keep (chord) melodies simple. I like the melody to be recognizable. 😊

[@mariozamorano8492]

I have no words to describe my graaaaaatitude from Mendoza Argentina! Greetings Sandra

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Oh, that's so sweet of you! Grrrreetings to 🇦🇷

[@brianspencer8557]

I love this arrangement! I think the shirt is even cooler though

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Oh thanks, I found this in my wardrobe when I wanted to get rid of old stuff. It's about 20 years old. Sometimes, particularly in jazz old is good 😊

[@luishiguera3995]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman You look great on anything you wear.

[@martynspooner5822]

Just running out of good things to say. Great as always, many thanks.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Keep the good things coming ;-)

[@guitareimprovisee]

Thank you for this super nice lesson Sandra :) Beautiful voicings here :)

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you liked it! ❤️

[@jduncan1000]

Very nice lesson, Sandra! Thank you!!!!!! One of the tunes that got me into T. Monk's work back in the 60s!

[@amos660]

I love you Girl!!!!!! thank you so much!!!!!

[@andresurya8925]

Thank you so much for the lesson..

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you like it 😊

[@victorformosa2825]

Absolutely beautiful arrangement of this lovely song.

[@kristofer603]

Well done…Thank You.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you too!

[@Alanoffer]

Sandra , beautiful treatment of this classic thanks ,

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you like it 😊

[@Donaldguitar1804]

Absolutely helpful

[@JosephRevard]

FINALLY ~ Thank you, thank you, thank you ! I had requested this song about a year ago when I first discovered your KZbin channel... Kudos Sandra `

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you like the result! ❤️ I was struggling with the arrangement for quite a time 😊

[@ellenzinni673]

Guten tag Sandra. Du bist THE BEST. I'm still learning and you're such fun to watch. Love your invent-a- chords.Hope we can get to Wien and go out for schnitzel. Fran

[@paulhicks3595]

So very, very good. Thank you. Extremely satisfying, I’ve learned so much while really enjoying myself.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

That makes me really happy! ❤️ Keep swinging 🎶 🎸

[@marlenekobza2305]

Unterricht gefällt mir sehr gut!

[@douglasfuqua7082]

...mir auch, Marlene !!! ... Crossbow (USA)

[@alanwood357]

Such a lovely arrangement of this haunting piece. Thanks Sandra.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you dig it 😊

[@jimboj1497]

Beautiful soul you got out of this number. Thanks for such a lesson.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

❤️❤️❤️

[@steveskidmore849]

Lovely tune - beautifully played

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@avocadoflowmix7171]

Very nice slow lesson, thanks.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you liked it!

[@adriennelee1520]

Nice Simple arrangement.. thank you so much.. now we can go from there to re-harmonize.. but I needed this first.. thank you thank you .

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

More power to you! Let me hear your reharmonisation, once you're finished.

[@victorformosa2825]

Just beautiful, thanks Sandra.

[@Bryan011993]

Greetings from México ❣️

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Hola, my friend!

[@cicaizrogace8054]

Wow, thanks!

[@piotrzakrzewski1612]

Beautiful tune and superb arrangement Sandra. Thank You. What guitar You use here?

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

My usual Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion.

[@joecoberly8490]

Thanks for posting this - great arrangement and great instruction, as usual.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you, Joe! Happy that you like it!

[@murraykuun6009]

As always, terrific. Still advanced for me but trying....

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

You don't have to play all of the chords. Omit some and just play the highest note, which is the melody actually. Just play the chords that are easy for you and play the melody (top note of the chords) in between.

[@retro_1015]

great content , also respect for the transformation . :)

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you! ❤️

[@dinogoldie9716]

Wow. Gorgeous performance. So well broken down and explained. I dream of being able to play this....one day....

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

This one isn't really that difficult. It's aballad, so you can play it freely and don't have to stick to a certain tempo. A few bars a day will get you there.

[@dinogoldie9716]

​@@GuitarversumSandraSherman Thanks for the encouragement. I'm still at the stage where I'm fumbling my way through scales and normal, non jazzy, chord changes. So it'll be a while yet. My current Jazz goal is to learn basic comping technique.

[@merldesoisa2287]

I love this arrangement God bless you

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thanks so much, it means a lot to me! ❤️

[@MrWhitey222]

A lovely melody played beautifully. Gotta get me a hollow body one day.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Yes, the feeling is so much different on a hollow body. It's not just the sound, but when I bought my first jazz guitar in 1996 (the one in the video actually) I ply played differently. Better jazz phrasing. Must be something psycological 😊.

[@steveskidmore849]

Really enjoyed learning this one 🙏 You said somewhere here you do shows with a pianist. Can you see any of your shows online?

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

I don't perform at the moment. Covid and too much work for KZbin 😊

[@steveskidmore849]

Beautiful song - had to buy the PDF straight after hearing this 👍

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you, Steve! Enjoy learning it 🎸🎶

[@Bluesnote2010]

Great lesson…love this tune. Just a thought…I much prefer your sound when you use fingers instead of a pick.😀

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

I do both. Usually hybrid picking (which is fingers plus a pick) and someone's fingers only.

[@salvadorgarcia8661]

Maravilloso tema y formidable interpretación. Muchas gracias Sandra.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Muchas graciad, my dear Salvadore 😘

[@julie4377]

love your videos, you sound great!

[@MrNeume]

Hallo Sandra, danke für den Song, der mir wirklich gut gefällt und der wohl einige Stunden an harter Arbeit bedeuten wird. Habe eben bemerkt, wie wichtig auch das Video ist, weil nur die Tabs nicht unbedingt die sinnvollste Griffweise vermitteln. Mal sehen, ob ich die Herausforderung meistere oder doch vorerst nach etwas beginnerfreundlicherem Ausschau halte. Pass auf dich auf!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Ich denke es ist Jazz-beginner-freundlich, wenn man so will :-) Wenn du die Tension chords kannst (wovon ich ausgehe, wenn du dich an die Königsdisziplim Chord Melody wagst), sollte das Stück absolut machbar sein. Wenn nicht, weisst du jetzt was du nachzuholen hast ;-) Viel Spass!

[@samuelemahtolo]

Welcome !

[@LaMarBias]

Thanks! This is great!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Hi Rommel, welcome back 😊😘

[@alexanderaltago]

never thought about this song, thx for the lesson

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

One of the most iconic jazz ballads!

[@darrelldunn4618]

Another great lesson!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you, Darrell!

[@kevinburgos1769]

Can you please do Desafinado (Jobim)? Very excited to see how you would arrange it in chord-melody style! Thanks.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Sure! That one's already on my list.

[@cagnesurmer1]

Super 👏🎶🎸👌🇫🇷

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Merci, mon cher!

[@alantravers4302]

Hi Sandra, I just purchased your backing track for this. The backing track is played through 3x though...do you not have one that plays the same length as the pdf??

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

You mean only one time? No, I don't have that, because almost everyone would perform or practice this in a 3 fold loop. But you can easily just cut it off (and / or fade it) in Audacity, which is a free audio programm for computers.

[@alantravers4302]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman oh ok, it’s just one of my pupils was going to perform it so would be handy to play it to the length that the piece is written otherwise it’s too long for his programme. :) No worries, I will cut it, thanks.

[@supergiop]

Hola. do you have a comping video for this tune......? that goes with this chord melody?

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

No, sorry! But I recommend to check out my chords playlist, so you can learn how to do that yourself. Start out with the "Jazz 7th Comping Chords" and then the "Tension Chords" tutorial. I also explain the theory on chord building, the naming and the different chord families.

[@douglasfuqua7082]

I've been listening and watching...good stuff...and technique. Beautiful. One thing, though....You need a bigger closet and MORE guitars. Certainly NOT enough instruments back there for your talents and sound. … All the best !!! ... Crossbow (USA)...pro musician, live and studio, engineer, songwriter, 50+years, BMI

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

There is no doch thing as to many guitars 😁

[@douglasfuqua7082]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman Ha ha... TRUE... wahr !!!

[@barryo5158]

Very nice! I have to point out that the third note of the melody is F not Gb.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

I know. That was on ourpisw, but a bad choice in retrospect. I wanted to make it easier.

[@infinite-guitar]

Greeeetings from Australia. Another beautiful arrangement. I notice you seem to have very short nails, how do you get the melody to be so pronounced? Is it your tone settings. Thanks for your time 🥰

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

You don't need long nails. I kinda get stuck between strings with longer nails. You have to pluck the string that had the melody a little harder. That's usually the pinky doing that. It takes some practice to get a leveled sound.

[@infinite-guitar]

😊 thanks Sandra

[@kayschroder8124]

Hallo Sandra, ich finde deine Arrangements sehr schön und spiele einige davon. Bei diesem sind mir zwei Dinge aufgefallen, die meiner Meinung nach nicht stimmen. Erstens müssten für die Tonart Ges Dur 6 Bs vorgezeichnet sein und in der Melodie habe ich sowohl in Leedsheets als auch in der Aufnahme des Thelonios Monk Quartets den Ton F als drittes Sechzehntel und nicht G. Mir ist das vorallem deswegen aufgefallen, weil ich vor ein paar Jahren selber ein Arrangement dieses wunderbaren Stücks in C Moll/ Es Dur gemacht habe, da meine damalige Sängerin das besser singen konnte. Also `Langer Rede kurzer Sinn´: könntest du das nochmal nachprüfen - vielleicht irre ich mich ja. Liebe Grüße aus Hamburg - Kay

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Ja, ich habe den dritten Ton absichtlich geändert, weils leuchtet zu spielen ist. Ich spiele das schon seit 20 Jahren so. Ist ne Angewohnhei und mir gar nicht mehr aufgefallen, bis es hier einige erwähnt haben.

[@waynestark1579]

the patience of a saint

[@CervantesMichel]

❤

[@jamesrussell5196]

Whew!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Is that a "too hard" kind of whew, or a a wow kinda whew? 😊

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@GuitarversumSandraShermanIch kann mir jedenfalls nicht vorstellen, dass das im schlechten Sinn gemeint war.

[@louispoggio8088]

Hello, I can’t decompress the ZIP file downloaded from the mail you send to me today. Louis Poggio

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

It's a normal zip file. Just double click it on any computer.

[@pnomis]

This is a great and well set out lesson. But there is one note that bothers me each time I hear it. Surely the third note in the melody is an F and not an F#?

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Yes, it's the 9th of the chord and I should've done it that way. Back then I thought it's easier for beginners. But I honestly regret having changed the melody there. But you just need to lift your middle fingee in order to get the F note.

[@tieukhavu8832]

Klingt am Anfang wie "Baltimore Oriole" von Hoagy Carmichael .😘🤗

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Das kenn ich gar nicht. Muss ich mal reinhören.

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman Aufjedenfall auch ein sehr schönes Jazz Stück ( aus dem Jahr 1942). Später z. B. von George Harrison gecovert worden.

[@zagrev8062]

Nice shirt my dear 😘

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

❤️❤️❤️

[@federicomanganaro6904]

Nice arrangement. On bar 1 , beat 2, 3rd 16th, the melody note is F natural, not Gb. The F natural sets up beautifully the Ebm chord.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

I know, but Gb is easier to play, bc it's in the chord already 😊

[@sdipper7]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman The F sounds correct.

[@JamesSeaberry]

It sounds like the 3rd note of the melody is a half-step too high?

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Erm, nope :-) The first notes are chord tones.

[@jackcoursier8903]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman Bb, Eb, F, Bb, G.

[@JamesSeaberry]

@@jackcoursier8903 The last note should be Gb; the underlying chord is Eb minor. The way she has the melody is not correct.

[@jackcoursier8903]

@@JamesSeaberry Yes! Gb, of course. I agree.

[@JamesSeaberry]

@@jackcoursier8903 I assumed you were just typing quickly!!! :)

[@martinpaternotte2794]

C flat ??

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Yep, in a flat key the name it Cb, because in a flat key there is a Bb and your can't have a Bb and a B in the same scale.

[@charlesencinosa]

melody in opening bar uses and f natural, not Gb

[@charlesencinosa]

refer to the Real Book version of round midnite,,,Bb,Eb, F ,Bb opening 4 notes, as played b y Wes Montgomery

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

I know. I wanted to make it easier. Was not a good idea. But you can easily change it by playing the 6th fret instead of the 7th.

[@pifrei3272]

The opening phrase is played terribly wrong. Sorry, but the F should clearly be there, you changed the whole meaning with that Gb...

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

I wanted to make it easier for beginners. But you really just need to lift your middle finger to get the f there. While I agree it was not a good decision, I would disagree on that it changes the meaning of the song. Singers change notes and timing all the time. The 9th is great, but the 3rd in the melody doesn't change the whole meaning of the song 🙃.

[@CervantesMichel]

❤