EPISODE · Jan 15, 2025 · 11 MIN
Podcast - Watch What Happens
from Fretprints Podcast | Vocabulary, Voice, and the Fretboard · host Jim Ellis
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the timeless jazz standard "Watch What Happens" by Michel Legrand. Discover the intricacies of its elegant chord progression, how it effortlessly shifts tonalities, and why it’s a favorite among jazz musicians for improvisation. We’ll explore: 🎵 The harmonic framework and its unique challenges. 🎵 Practical tips for crafting melodic lines over the changes. 🎵 How to approach the tune with both diatonic and chromatic ideas to add sophistication to your solos. Whether you’re a jazz guitarist, pianist, or any improviser looking to expand your harmonic vocabulary, this episode is packed with insights to help you shine on this classic tune. Tune in and let’s make those changes swing! https://fretprints.com
What this episode covers
Jazz guitar lesson on Michel Legrand’s Watch What Happens. Breaks down the chord changes, harmonic surprises, and improvisation approaches for this classic film jazz standard, with practical tips for comping and soloing on guitar.
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