How to solo over Doc Watson’s “Summertime.” Download Tabs, Guitar Pro, and Jam Track at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/86624230
Hello friends,
Welcome back to Swiftlessons for another lead guitar tutorial. In today’s session, we’ll dive into the art of soloing over the timeless jazz standard, “Summertime.” Whether you’re a beginner or an semi-pro guitarist looking to add more depth to your solos, this tutorial has something for you!
💡What You’ll Learn💡
• Understanding the Chord Progressions: We’ll start by dissecting the chord changes of “Summertime” and learn how they will inform your soloing.
• Essential Scales: Learn the scales that fit perfectly with the song, enabling you to create captivating melodic lines.
• The Basic Melody – Develop a melodic foundation by learning the songs original melody.
• Pro-level Embellishments: Inject emotion into your solos with tasteful bends, vibratos, and classic licks inspired by legendary guitarists like Merle Watson, Django Reinhardt, and Al Di Meola.
🎶 About the Song 🎶
“Summertime” is a jazz standard composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by DuBose Heyward. It has been performed by numerous artists over the years, and in this lesson, we’ll focus on interpreting it in the guitar style of Doc & Merle Watson.
🎓 Lesson Outline 🎓
0:00 – Introduction
0:34 – Soloing Demonstration
1:23 – Chord Progression
3:41 – Basic Melody
10:25 – Licks & Embellishments
22:30 – Play Along
🎸 Grab Your Guitar! 🎸
It’s time to embark on a musical journey and unlock the secrets of soloing over “Summertime.” Dust off your guitar and let’s get started!
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