Dark Eyes, Part 2: Solo

from: Gypsy Jazz Mandolin Essentials with Aaron Weinstein

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Learn to play swing and jazz mandolin from scratch, with a step-by-step method for learning swing chord voicings, as well as simple, swingin’, melody-based solos for some of the most popular songs in the jazz and swing repertoire. Designed for newcomers to playing jazz and swing.

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Dark Eyes

Dark Eyes, Part 1: Chords and Rhythm

Dark Eyes, Part 2: Solo

Dark Eyes, Part 3: Rhythm Play Along Track

Dark Eyes, Part 4: Solo Play Along Track

Dark Eyes, Part 2: Solo

Aaron’s solo to “Dark Eyes” is based on the melody. He starts with the melody and then plays a few variations, adding a line or two as well.

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← Dark Eyes, Part 1: Chords and Rhythm

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Dark Eyes, Part 3: Rhythm Play Along Track →

Previous Lesson

← Dark Eyes, Part 1: Chords and Rhythm

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Dark Eyes, Part 3: Rhythm Play Along Track →

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