Minor Swing, Part 1: Melody and Chords

from: Swing and Jazz Mandolin with Joe K. Walsh

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Learn to play swing and jazz melodies and classic solos from jazz legends like Lester Young, Miles Davis, and Django Reinhardt, as well as swing mandolinists like Tiny Moore and Jethro Burns. For each song, you’ll learn the melody and a solo, along with tips on technique, phrasing, and improvisation.

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Minor Swing

Django’s solo on the original 1937 recording of “Minor Swing” is spectacular. You’ll learn the first 32 bars of the solo (two choruses). Joe walks you through the first chorus in this video.

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Minor Swing

Minor Swing, Part 1: Melody and Chords

Minor Swing, Part 2: Django Solo, First Chorus

Minor Swing, Part 3: Django Solo, Second Chorus

Minor Swing, Part 4: Django Solo, 70% Play-Along Track

Minor Swing, Part 5: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Minor Swing, Part 1: Melody and Chords

“Minor Swing” is one of the most popular tunes recorded by Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grapelli, and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France, and Django’s spectacular solo on the original 1937 recording of “Minor Swing” is a classic. In this video, you’ll learn the intro to “Minor Swing” and the chord progression.

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