Learn this Duke Ellington classic

⚡️In today's jazz guitar lesson I teach the chords to the wonderful bluesy swing tune 'In a mellow tone'. This is one of Duke Ellington's compositions and features some nice harmonic moves.

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⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 intro
00:14 Once through the form
01:15 Background to 'In a mellow tone'
01:32 Form and key
01:45 Ab Major means
02:32 Chord shapes
04:01 chart and shapes on supporter tier of my Patreon page
04:23 A1chords and harmony
09:25 B chords and harmony
10:55 A and B together
11:37 A3
11:57 C section
13:48 Played once through for you
14:42 Practice suggestions
15:19 Melody 1-2-3 and comping 1-2-3 - Standards Essentials tier
15:34 Don't forget you now also know 'Rose Room'!

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