Doggin' Around: Jazz Guitar Lesson (Beginner to Intermediate)

Are you tired of the same old blues progressions? Ready to try something different? It’s crucial for jazz students to experience a wide range of tunes and chord progressions to avoid getting stuck in a rut or becoming too comfortable with just one type of song.

In this lesson, you’ll discover the 1930s swing classic 'Doggin’ Around'. It’s a fantastic old tune that's fun to play, great for soloing, and quite easy to learn. It also features a common chord progression that you’ll encounter frequently in jazz. We’ll explore its form and I’ll guide you through improvising on these chords, starting with the basics for beginners and then moving on to more advanced techniques."

Doggin' Around is a lesser-known swing jazz classic from the 1930s that really is a must-learn for any beginner-intermediate jazz guitarist.

This structured and interactive lesson teaches you the tune and a choice of ways to solo on it - designed for beginner to intermediate guitarists. Advanced players and teachers will benefit too.

LINKS TO MUSIC
Original 1938 recording by Count Basie (its GREAT!)
👉   • Doggin' Around  

Cohn/Newman version, 1954-55 (with Freddie Green on guitar and the difficult bridge):
👉   • Doggin' Around  

Zoot Zims, 1960:
👉   • Doggin' Around  

LINKS TO FREE PDFs
All in one pack (4 pages)
👉https://jazzworkshopaustralia.com.au/...

Includes: The head, the lines from the imitation exercise, the Cohn/Newman bridge, and the Bb major blues scale.

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