EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 11 MIN
Lady Bird by Tadd Dameron
from Fretprints Podcast | Vocabulary, Voice, and the Fretboard · host Jim Ellis
In this episode of the Guitar and Improvisation Podcast, we study Tadd Dameron's beautiful composition "Lady Bird." We analyze the chord changes, including the distinctive half-step key center movements that make this tune harmonically unique. You will learn comping voicings, scale choices, and improvisation approaches to confidently solo over "Lady Bird" and similar jazz standards with chromatic harmony. Visit https://freprints.com for more lessons, courses, and resources to deepen your musicianship and improvisation skills. https://jazzguitar.fretprints.com/join
What this episode covers
Jazz guitar lesson on Tadd Dameron’s Lady Bird. Explores the chord changes, signature harmonic movements, and improvisation approaches for this essential bebop jazz standard.
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Lady Bird by Tadd Dameron
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