Minor Swing, Part 4: Solo Play Along Track

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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Minor Swing

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Minor Swing

Minor Swing, Part 1: Chords and Rhythm

Minor Swing, Part 2: Solo

Minor Swing, Part 3: Rhythm Play Along Track

Minor Swing, Part 4: Solo Play Along Track

Aaron plays the solo to “Minor Swing” so you can practice playing along with him.

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