Hello Everyone,
This week we learn the melody for "In a Mellowtone" the great Duke Ellington song based on the changes to Rose Room. Notice the melody is very simple. The changes going on underneath the melody make the tune call attention to the melody. It's a fun song to play so get the melody right and we'll move on to soloing.
Enjoy,
Duke
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:
Swing
Print Chords & Tab
Loop 0:00 Run-Through of Melody to In A Mellow Tone
Loop 1:22 Breakdown of In A Mellow Tone Melody
Loop 21:50 Variations and Closing Thoughts
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Thanks Duke - I'm a week behind on lessons. Got to say I've loved every lesson you've taught on SJ, but this one is something extra special! :)
Glad you are enjoying it Charlie, This song has a lot of blues feel in it and it's a simple and great form to play over. Have #in with it!
Hey Duke! So here's where I'm at with the melody and fills. It sure is tricky adding in those fills, but a lot of fun. I have to keep reminding myself that I have plenty of time and not drop the end of the phrase in order to get to the next position on the neck. I'm also working hard to be more focused and play with a clear intention. I would love to hear what you think about how it's going. ;-) Thanks for all the great ideas! Best, Bruce
Wow lots to remember. I love the hesitation before the melody comes. I think that is syncopation?
Hearing this back i should have increased the gain a tad. Next time.
Hey Steve, Good playing. It would be a good idea to relax the feel a little bit so it has that easy feel the the song has. This tune is at a tempo that encourages double timing which you may want to try at times in your solo. Keep up th e good work, Duke