WATERMELON MAN Guitar Chords - Rhythm Lesson Intro / Head | + Backing Tracks + TABS!

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WATERMELON MAN - Lesson Time Stamps 01:02 WATERMELON MAN - Performance (Regular Tempo) 02:02 INTRO 02:08 Altered Tuning (Drop D) 02:37 Intro - Breakdown 04:14 Intro - Demonstration (Slow Tempo) 04:30 HEAD 04:35 Phrase 1 - Breakdown 06:54 Phrase 1 - Demonstration (Slow Tempo) 07:20 Phrase 2 - Breakdown 09:36 Phrase 2 - Demonstration (Slow Tempo) 10:07 WATERMELON MAN - Performance (Slow Tempo) 11:05 Recommended Jazz Blue’s Tutorials

[@FronzSchornack]

Thank you so much for sharing that really cool jam Sandra! the drop D tuning really sets this song apart and makes it come alive with the horns thanks again for sharing.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you like it!

[@alexanderaltago]

one of the songs that I really love, thanks for this lesson, Sandra 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Don't we just love Herbie's cool grooves 😎😊

[@jamesmargulis332]

How cool is that. I can play the melody already, but never figured out the riff part. Thank you for explaining!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Another one on your setlist now 😉

[@SirAndyDee]

I love that groove. Your tutorial is easy to follow. Thx, teacher!

[@luishiguera3995]

Thank you Sandra. The trick you showed us with the altered tuning is a real treat. The way the bass keeps ringing is very nice. Excellent work!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

A little unorthodox, but if it works it works 😊

[@schpotzlzwergl2888]

Excellent lesson!

[@etienne844]

What a great, useful and very well done lesson ! Thanks a lot Sandra. Greetings from France. :-)

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Merci beaucoups! ❤️

[@MaxdeVietri-h7o]

Very easy and effective teaching! Thank you

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you!? Mission accomplished 😊

[@frankanthonypascarella2620]

Thank you Sandra... Another great lesson with all the nuances. I am going to start downloading all your tabs to start my own Real Book with the songs I like and with your awesome arrangements. THANK YOU!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you, Frank, for your support! ❤️ Makes me really happy to see you enjoy my lessons so much. Let me know, if you're stuck with the lesson plan or need help on something. Keep swinging! 🎶 🎸

[@frankanthonypascarella2620]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman You are the best.... I will keep forging ahead. Thanks for checking on me.

[@andisgalaxysvieractive]

How did I miss this? What a great lesson!

[@Rayram555]

Love it!

[@robertocecchin1034]

thanks so much Sandra......

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@dkwvt13]

Ive looked at several tutorials for this song, no surprise I find yours most accessible with lots of room to move. Thank You...! B-)

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Mission accomplished 😊. Thank you, Donald, 😘

[@chopsonyou2007]

You are the coolest!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

😊

[@Max-ti1bw]

Thank you so much!

[@ringbangsoldier]

This is just great instruction! Thanks!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Glad you like it! Keep groovin' 😎

[@calcal5135]

Thanks Sandra That was quick and easy. I play and all-fourths tuning and was able to easily adapt to my tuning. More videos like that, please! It’s nice to get simple tunes into my repertoire quickly.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

You mean you tune your B strings to C and the high E string to F?

[@calcal5135]

Guitarversum Sandra Sherman Yes. After playing for decades I made the transition. It wasn’t easy but it was worth doing.

[@salvadorgarcia8661]

Very good that comping that of course I'm going to practice, modern jazz. Thank you very much, Sandra.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Enjoy it and keep groovin' 😎

[@fabricenorka2896]

Grrrrrrrrrrreetings from France Sandra ;-) . Thank you so much for all your so well unpacked standards I love videos.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Salut, mon ami francaise! Glad to bring a little joy. Happy holidays 🎄🎶🎸

[@jankralik4725]

Very instrumental video. Many thanks!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thank you, my swinging neighbor 😊

[@victorformosa2825]

Nice lesson on this Herbie Hancock classic, thanks Sandra, stay well ♥️

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Hi Victor, glad you're still around 👋😊 How are things? Hope you're doing ok through these difficult times!

[@victorformosa2825]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman I am well, still playing, it gets me through, it's always nice to see you through your lessons, stay well ❤️

[@rbarrell]

Echt cool! Thanks Sandra for another great video. Bit by bit my standards repertoire is growing!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

When Clubs open up again you'll be ready 😊

[@draganmihajlovic3941]

Thank you my love

[@bambambambam6650]

You are great teacher for begginers in jazz like me

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Enjoy the jazz ride, my friend! ❤️

[@francolorenzelli5158]

Excelente! Saludos desde Uruguay!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Saludos, amigo! ❤️

[@EvilSean62]

learning alternative bass ... also considering guitar bit for a switcheroo joke ... this is nice and easy ... thank you so much for NOT going all mental sociopath double time

[@alfredtoader3995]

for a moment i thought it was frank zappa`s watermelon in easter hay, LOL, love your channel btw

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

😁

[@13thAMG]

Soloing video next?? 😉 Cool lesson here. 😎

[@hdaali]

HELLO FROM SPAIN ! ! !

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

.¡Hola! Saludos! Hope you're doing well. Stay safe and keep grooving 😊

[@MrArchonta]

That's the way!

[@proximact695]

Yeah! I love drop d 😀

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

There are some jazz tunes in D or D minor. When you drop the tuning to drop D and have the open D string for the D chords, it sounds amazing!

[@proximact695]

Could you suggest me some jazz song on Drop D? 🙏😍

[@jimmorrison5493]

You are fantastic AND Austrian ❤❤❤

[@pedro6832]

I Like It, 😎

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thanks! ❤️

[@barrysebastian9584]

Sandra! I’ve played this tune for decades... rhythm, chord melody, solo sections... but, I’ve NEVER tried it with drop D! Great idea👍😄. It has that cool Herbie rhythm vibe, as in Chameleon, that grooves so well! Great job! But boring lunch - sandwiches😕. Baba

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

I've played this tune so many times, when we played the jazz brunch every subway at a 5 star hotel. The chord groove always kinda got my left hand to cramp, until I just had the idea to drop tune the E string. Of course there are some other ways to play it, but I always preferred to keep the low F ringing.

[@barrysebastian9584]

Guitarversum Sandra Sherman Exactly! That’s what I like about it too! Nice one👍😄. Be well.

[@gerdvanjuuten1581]

That is so much easier than I thought it was. Tuning the E string down... man, why didn't I think about that before, lol.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

If something's uncomfortable my brain starts working to find a way around it, bc I'm lazy af 😁

[@jorgemanuelbaptistadesousa1950]

Excelent (from Portugal)

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Muito obrigada ❤️

[@proximact695]

vale !! ya tengo los tabs!!!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Hey, my loyal friend! Enjoy the music 🎶 ❤️

[@lucianocoran8635]

Greetings from Austria, but where? Vienna? I really like this your lesson on Watermelon Man because I love this piece by Herbie Hancock. You're an amazing guitar teacher and I often see your videos tutorial. Greetings from Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy!

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Hi Luciano, Yes, I'm from Vienna. Thanks for watching and liking my tutorials ❤️. Stay safe!

[@lucianocoran8635]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman : Thanks for your answer. Hello!

[@foxyjazzbopper]

👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thanks! ❤️ Cool nick name btw 😊

[@foxyjazzbopper]

@@GuitarversumSandraSherman why thank you.. cheers, Ray

[@turcko63]

mi piace

[@the_based_and_trad_protestant]

ah yes, another song from my first year in my schools jazz band, i’m still disappointed that this years jazz event got canceled

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

How's it going there? I would imagine that Corona spoils the party these days.

[@the_based_and_trad_protestant]

Guitarversum Sandra Sherman heheh, not so great

[@jerrykmusic]

Drop D on Watermelon man 😂

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

There's jazz with drop D tuning. It's not just for metal 😊