Moonlight in Vermont is a classic jazz ballad that has been a favorite of guitarists since Johnny Smith’s iconic chord melody arrangement. The tune’s unusual form (no two sections are the same length) and lush harmony make it a rewarding study for comping, chord melody, and improvisation. At Fretprints, we explore the tune through melody, chord melody arranging, bebop concepts, chord scales, and podcast discussions.
Melody and Chord Melody
Learn the melody and explore the chord melody arranging process inspired by Johnny Smith’s legendary approach to this standard.
Improvisation
Develop your soloing vocabulary with lessons on chord scales, bebop language, and initial improvisation ideas over the changes.
- Moonlight in Vermont — Initial Ideas
- Bebop Concepts — Moonlight in Vermont
- Moonlight in Vermont — Bebop Scale Etude
Podcast
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