Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Rhythm Changes is the term for the chord changes based on Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm". Many bebop melodies have been written over these changes and this song form is an important part of the jazz repertoire. It is often played at fast tempos and the changes can be difficult to navigate for beginners.

Here is the final 8 bars of a 32 bar etude over the most common changes used to offer some insight in how to voice lead between the chords.
Books & Gear I use and Recommend:

The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine
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Thomastik-Infeld Flatwounds 11-47
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Quilter Amp:
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Joe Pass Chord Solos: For Guitar, Vibes, and All Keyboard Instruments
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Wes Montgomery Guitar Folio
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The New Real Book by Chuck Sher
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