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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2024 · 14 MIN

Podcast Chord Melody'Cry Me a River'

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

In this episode, we dive into the art of arranging a chord melody for the classic jazz standard "Cry Me a River." From the rich, soulful chord voicings that capture the tune’s moody atmosphere to creative ways of blending melody and harmony on guitar, we’ll guide you through building a unique and expressive arrangement. Learn tips on selecting chord shapes, using voice-leading to enhance the melody, and adding subtle embellishments that make your playing stand out. Perfect for guitarists looking to deepen their chord melody skills and bring this iconic ballad to life. Guitar Improvisation Workshop: https://bit.ly/3Ut4sJy Guitar lesson: https://bit.ly/3C7nM90

Jazz guitar chord melody lesson on Cry Me a River. Demonstrates chord voicing choices, melody harmonization, and arrangement techniques for creating a solo guitar version of this jazz standard on the fretboard.

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