“I'll See You in My Dreams" - full lesson on jazz chords & soloing!

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Жыл бұрын

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This video will work brilliantly as a companion piece to the above transcriptions.
In this lesson we take a deep dive into the jazz standard “I’ll See You in My Dreams”..
* basic chords
* fancy chords
* improvisation/soloing concepts, ideas and simple ways to navigate changes.
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@mimishrooms7788 12 күн бұрын

When my dad was health and well he would play this song all the time practicing for his band jams, how I miss him playing and hearing him play downstairs for hours. I would do anything to hear him pick up his guitar to play me a song. I think it’s my turn to play for him.

@AlexFarranGuitar 11 күн бұрын

That's very sweet my friend, and indeed.. this is your chance to play him a song ☺️

@StuartwasDrinkell 9 ай бұрын

it's official, you shall now be know as Maestro Alex. Your lessons make me believe I can! Thank you for putting out the transcription, this going to be my main project till I nail it - what you said about the musics humour was impactful, it's full of joy.

@AlexFarranGuitar 9 ай бұрын

That’s so good to hear Stuart, thanks for commenting and for the kind words. I’m so glad learning this piece is making you happy! Keep me posted with your progress my friend 🙏🏻

@mohammadfaizan439 Ай бұрын

Wooooahh it sounds so good🎉

@AlexFarranGuitar Ай бұрын

Thank you!🙏🏻

@testpattern098765432 Жыл бұрын

This is beautifully produced. Great playing and super helpful ❤

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻

@portsideguitar1981 Жыл бұрын

Damn, so much gold in this one. Thanks Alex!

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

No worries!.. thanks for checking it out mate 🙏🏻

@mandolin-george-uk 3 ай бұрын

brilliant - I thought after Louisiana fairy tale - I would hear no more old early jazz - this is fantastic - we are about to play this in a mandolin group so this will be very helpful. Love it. ps the clothes and hat change makes me smile.

@AlexFarranGuitar 3 ай бұрын

Ah thank you my friend, I’m so glad you enjoyed the lesson! I have many more of these old time jazz tunes coming up, so do keep an eye out for that! 👍🏻

@martinlindsay9838 Жыл бұрын

Alex, this is miles out of my league but I look forward to and enjoy watching your outstanding playing and careful description on these classic pieces. Keep it up!

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin!.. the encouragement is massively appreciated! Glad you’re enjoying the content 🙏🏻

@JDtverb Жыл бұрын

Lovely stuff….. that’s my weekend sorted!

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 🙏🏻

@victorsmith311 5 ай бұрын

Excellent! Such a wealth of usefull information , and so clearly explained and demonstrated.Thanks for this.

@AlexFarranGuitar 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure buddy! Thanks so much for the comment 🙏🏻

@user-qn5be8cg7d 5 ай бұрын

@AleхФxFarranGuitar

@NatureSoundsandSights 4 ай бұрын

Just wow :)

@AlexFarranGuitar 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻

@jazzgal5631 5 ай бұрын

Great to hear that old song again!. And

@AlexFarranGuitar 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

@floydmorrison2025 Жыл бұрын

What a phenomenal lesson! I adore your chord melody of the main theme. So gorgeous! I remember trying to learn Django's solo on this via a combination of by ear and extraordinarily shitty tabs which were online in the early 2000s. Then, about 5 years later when I got heavy into Gypsy Jazz, and learned Gypsy picking/rest stroke technique, I had to completely re-learn the solo, because I had to finger all of the notes differently to accommodate my new right hand technique. Then, for a fucking third time, I forced myself to re-learn it yet again, because I wanted to play it exactly like Django would have....so I transposed the notes of the solo to the probable '2 finger' fingering that he used with the left hand, only using my index and middle fingers to fret the notes. LOL!! It's pretty incredible how the Django sound really opens up, both sonically and theoretically, when you just use 2 fingers. All those arpeggios just kinda make sense. Like, he played that way because he literally HAD to... I'm not so strict anymore, and use a combo of what's comfortable for me, with a touch Django 2 finger flourishes thrown in haha. One thing that I've not mentioned before, Alex, is how fantastic your video and audio production quality is. It is SO good! And your music room looks like the coziest room in all existence LOL! Thanks for another amazing video!

@bangonthedoortwice Жыл бұрын

😅 So did you tape your fingers up to try to get in his head too? I did haha I'm about to start the relearn for his fingerings, do you have a tab for the two fingerings? Worth a pint! Ps Alex, loved it great info!

@alisterrae5822 9 ай бұрын

Superb playing and great lesson! Thanks

@AlexFarranGuitar 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much my friend 🙏🏻

@shuklajayant 6 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful sound, tone and rhythm playing ❤❤. Extraordinary. Thank you

@AlexFarranGuitar 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

@Devonanty 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@AlexFarranGuitar 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for commenting 🙏🏻

@MC-mi4ck Жыл бұрын

Great lesson. Especially like the ending chord sequence. And you cleared up some things I 've been playing wrong on this tune.... I know there are a million lessons on Rhythm Changes, but I'm always looking to get ideas on navigating those changes. Or perhaps "There Will Never Be Another You", "April in Paris", "Autumn in New York", "How High the Moon" to name a few. Many thanks.- Matt

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, I really appreciate that. I’ll definitely do a video on navigating Rhythm changes at some point in the future. Good idea! 🙏🏻

@user-ds3bk7vm6o 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@AlexFarranGuitar 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for commenting! 🙏🏻

@anyoneallen4082 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your extended videos. Thanks for what you're doing!

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that, I really appreciate the feedback. I plan to keep doing these longer, more in depth videos so am open to suggestions or questions regarding topics to cover. 🙏🏻

@anyoneallen4082 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexFarranGuitar I’m partial to standards and old jazzy country (like Jimmie Rivers) stuff, but anything with rhythm and some notes on lead lines is great. Thanks again 🙏

@58Tailfin Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic!

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much buddy! 🙏🏻❤️

@sugarinthegourd Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alex!

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

My pleasure buddy, thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

@Trombonology Жыл бұрын

Alex, you cover a significant amount of ground here in terms of stylistic options and theory-guided note choices -- and while it's directly pertinent to this standard, it's widely applicable. Great job! I grew up listening to my older siblings' '60s rock and pop, but I became interested in '20s-'40s jazz and swing in part because I think the songs of that day are well constructed but also very adaptable to harmonic tinkering.

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻 I’m totally with you on that!.. I love how tuneful early jazz is, very relatable and applicable to any genre like you say. Thanks again for checking the video out 🙏🏻

@2.zef.758 11 ай бұрын

Thank you man!

@AlexFarranGuitar 11 ай бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

@philiptalk Жыл бұрын

Not only is this a great lesson but that is one of the best sounding rhythm guitars I've heard. Not sure if that's all mic, pick up or combination but it is ultra smooth and warm. Thanks.

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thank you Philip!.. I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻 For the es125 I’m using to teach this lesson, you’re hearing a blend of the amp and the vocal mic.. the fact that the vocal mic picks up some of the acoustic tone of the guitar really helps with the sound in my opinion. 👌🏻

@philiptalk Жыл бұрын

@@AlexFarranGuitar Thanks for the reply. Freddie Green would be proud.

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️

@DeGroove 9 ай бұрын

Oh man...I'm gonna need more spare time...❣

@AlexFarranGuitar 9 ай бұрын

You and me both! 😂

@randyyount6293 Жыл бұрын

Alex. I love your videos. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you. I was wondering what strings and gauge you’re using on the Gibson ES-125. I just got one and am not sure what to string it with.

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy! I use D’addario EJ21 (nickel 12’s with a wound 3rd). Thomastik “swing” flat wounds also suit this guitar beautifully, but render it slightly less versatile. 👌🏻

@mandolin-george-uk 3 ай бұрын

pps I am intrigued why so many old songs started on the iv chord - any theories, Views?

@AlexFarranGuitar 3 ай бұрын

It’s a good question, and something I’ve often thought about too. I guess the only real explanation is that it was the “sound of the era”, something that became a bit of a trend. Especially the IV to iv minor to I.. very similar to “After You’ve Gone” and many other tunes too.

@jakemf1 Жыл бұрын

Learn the Django version! One of the best intros and melodies and solos ever recorded.

@AlexFarranGuitar Жыл бұрын

Oh I agree!.. I learned that maybe 20 years ago now and still remember much of it. This video isn’t about his version though mate.

@obeyken 4 ай бұрын

Could you link to the 3-note voicing video that you mentioned?

@AlexFarranGuitar 4 ай бұрын

Sure thing, it’s this one; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNymfMZqmMyRdYk.htmlsi=ir6s-iZ3JuLkgX0q

@obeyken 4 ай бұрын

@@AlexFarranGuitar Perfect, thanks.

@AlexFarranGuitar 4 ай бұрын

@@obeyken my pleasure 👍🏻

@obeyken 4 ай бұрын

@@AlexFarranGuitar BTW I just started transcribing DR's solo on this tune and was getting stuck on the chords, and this is the first video that came up for me. Funny bc I've been doing a deep dive on your videos lately but didn't realize you covered this song!