THIS Song Turns Students Into BEBOP Pros...

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In this lesson, we're going to take a deep dive into the famous jazz bebop tune Donna Lee. I'll break down each chord progression and not only tell you what sounds are being played but also give you actual examples of jazz language you can use to sound like a pro! This tune is a great one to learn as it has a variety of different sounds that are found in jazz music. After watching this lesson video, you will be better equipped to handle these essential sounds with great language and better ears!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Etude/Demonstration of Jazz Language
01:35 Link to Melody Lesson
01:45 First Chord Progression
02:34 Melody Trick For Playing This Progression
04:48 Just Focusing on F7 to Bb13
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05:30 How to Play the Dominant II
06:41 Second Chord Progression
07:25 Third Chord Progression
09:21 Fourth Chord Progression
10:07 Bebop Trick for Minor ii-V-i
11:17 Fifth Progression
12:52 Last Progression
15:02 Final Thoughts/Closing
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[@joshuasohn47]

Awesome breakdown Nathan! Would love to see more standard breakdowns in the future!

[@NathanBortonMusic]

Hi Joshua thanks! So glad it's helping! I actually have done one other video in this same kind of style. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIi8ZKxqiaibi8U

[@rickjensen2717]

Great job Nathan 👏

[@NathanBortonMusic]

Thanks Rick. Appreciate the support! :)

[@JazzStrat781]

Awesome video Nathan 🎸👍 I am currently working on Donna Lee snd learning so much! Best to you brother, appreciate all of the work that you put into these lessons!

[@NathanBortonMusic]

Thanks so much JazzStrat! So happy to help! Let me know if you have any questions

[@JBGuitarInstruction]

Excellent explanation and detailed play through!

[@cougarbeatrice6255]

This is awesome. How high the moon would be great!! Or maybe confirmation