🎧 What You’ll Work On

• Playing expressively at a ballad tempo with space and dynamics
• Navigating the movement between major and relative minor tonalities
• Using chord tones and melodic embellishment to create lyrical, singable lines
• Building a solo that respects the emotional character of this classic melody

💡 Practice Tips

• Start by paraphrasing the melody—it’s one of the most beautiful in jazz and provides excellent solo material
• Use space generously—at a ballad tempo, every note carries more weight
• Focus on vibrato, bends, and dynamics to add emotional depth to your playing
• Try playing through the changes using only chord tones before adding scale-based passages

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