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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 14 MIN

Ornithology Harmony, Form and Charlie Parker Lines

from Fretprints Podcast | Vocabulary, Voice, and the Fretboard · host Jim Ellis

In this episode of the Guitar and Improvisation Podcast, we take a deep look at Charlie Parker's "Ornithology" — examining the harmony, AABA form, and signature bebop lines that define this iconic tune. We discuss how to outline the chord changes on guitar, analyze Parker's melodic approach, and share practical licks and patterns you can incorporate into your own improvisations over rhythm changes and beyond. Visit https://freprints.com for more lessons, courses, and resources to deepen your musicianship and improvisation skills. https://jazzguitar.fretprints.com/join

Deep dive into Charlie Parker’s Ornithology on jazz guitar. Covers the harmony, rhythm changes form, bebop lines, and improvisation strategies for playing over this essential Bird composition.

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