Misty – Jazz Ballad 1
In this course, John will walk you step-by-step on how to play the classic jazz ballad standard, Misty.
We’ll start with memorizing the lead sheet melody & chords. Next, we’ll apply a jazz stride rhythm and melodic embellishments. Then we’ll practice various improv techniques we can use to solo over this song.
To finish the arrangement, we’ll learn an intro & outro, and then combine all of these techniques for a final arrangement.
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