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Session 4: Change Notes and “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” Part 1


This lesson is part of the course Intro to Jazz Violin with Aaron Weinstein.
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Session 4: Change Notes and “On the Sunny Side of the Street"  
 
Session 4: Change Notes and “On the Sunny Side of the Street"  
 
Session 4: Change Notes and “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” Part 1
Session 4: Change Notes and “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” Part 1
 

In this session, Aaron continues his look at chord tones, this time focusing on the notes that change from chord to chord. He then applies this concept to a solo on the standard “On the Sunny Side of the Street.”

 

Download the notation for the lesson, as well as a lead sheet to “On the Sunny Side of the Street," mandolin tab, and Play-Along Track MP3s, below.


  Session 4 Notation (Available to subscribers)
 
  “On the Sunny Side of the Street" Lead Sheet (Available to subscribers)
 
  Session 4 Mandolin Tab (Available to subscribers)
 
  “On the Sunny Side of the Street" Play-Along Track: Slow (Available to subscribers)
 
  “On the Sunny Side of the Street" Play-Along Track: Fast (Available to subscribers)
 
 
 

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