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Scrapple from the apple

Scrapple from the apple

Scrapple is cool tune mainly because it's a variation of rhythm changes. Instead of I VI II V for the first 4 bars, it's ii V and then the rest of rhythm changes.

Here are my assignments.

1. 2 line studies and two chord studies. Do one of each (you pick).
2. Play the melody in at least 2 keys (it's a great ii V study!) Fill in the chords on the studies.
3. Play the tune solo, take a chorus, comp for a chorus and then take the tune out.

Here's the whole cd: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/donna-lee/id400295067

Tom Lawton is a truly great piano player!

Thanks Barryk for reminding me.

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

I did some work on Donna Lee last summer, so I'm going to challenge myself this week to play the head in all 12 keys.

I'll start today with Ab and D. Someday it would be cool to work each key up to tempo, but I'll be content with medium swing for now.

-Tristan