by Richie Zellon | Chord Melody, Miles Davis
Solar – Chord Melody This is the first in a series of lessons I’ve entitled “Standards for Jazz Guitar”. In them I first teach you the main single line melody to a chosen standard, followed by a detailed harmonic analysis. After this I...
by Richie Zellon | Chord Melody, Fingerstyle
Over The Rainbow- Chord Melody In this video tutorial I teach you my fingerstyle chord melody rendition of a standard everyone should recognize…even if they’re not into jazz! This one always tends to bring out a smile in kids and adults alike, whenever I...
by Richie Zellon | Chord Melody
My Funny Valentine- Chord Melody In this video tutorial I teach you my chord melody rendition of a standard ballad often associated with Miles Davis. And I’m referring to the Rodgers and Hart composition, “My Funny Valentine” which works beautifully...
by Richie Zellon | Chord Melody
Alone Together Chord Melody This chord melody lesson is over one of my all time favorite standards: Alone Together ! I fell in love with this piece after first hearing it played as a duet by Jim Hall & Ron Carter. However for my rendition, since Ron wasn’t...
by Richie Zellon | Chord Melody
“Just The Way You Are” Chord Melody A chord melody lesson of a gorgeous tune which you’re most likely familiar with…”Just The Way You Are” by Billy Joel. This is considered one of the “new standards” and features all the...
by Richie Zellon | Chord Melody, Fingerstyle
“Stompin’ At The Savoy” Chord Melody Here’s a finger-style chord melody lesson, this time of one of my favorite standards associated with the swing era: Stompin’ at the Savoy. It’s a timeless standard that first became a hit by the...
