Just like learning and using G, C, and D, once you get these new shapes under your fingers, you will be able to apply them to many other tunes that are similar. All the chords used in this song are common shapes used in gypsy jazz and acoustic swing. If you are used to playing open position chords in a bluegrass context this will be a wonderful song to learn new closed position chord shapes. Interestingly, although this song is “jazzy,” most musicians find the tune’s infectious chord progression to poses all the makings of classical and baroque music. Gm is the relative minor to Bb major which is a favorite key for trumpets and saxophones. I chose Gm because that is the key my jazz friends play it in. You will hear musicians playing “Autumn Leaves” in a variety of keys. I chose to present the tune in the key of Gm. Most people associate the song with the American jazz tradition as it is often played and recorded by well known jazz musicians. “Autumn Leaves.” “Autumn Leaves” is a tune that is heard on many instruments in many genres all over the world.
This month I present to you three versions of the famous jazz standard I suppose it goes without saying that learning songs from as many genres as you can will improve your flatpicking, musicianship, and overall musical knowledge.
One month you might click here and find a classic bluegrass kick-off - and then the next month you might click here and find a cool klezmer tune. Over the years I have strived to keep these lessons musically diverse. Hello and welcome back to Flatpicking Guitar Magazine’s free lesson
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