[jazz_guitar] Polkadots & Moonbeams

[rjf622000]

Hi All,

I love this tune and I was wondering whether any of you have a nice chord melody you could share with me. Alternatively, is there a chord melody arrangement you would recommend.

Skill/difficulty level is not really an issue (although stretching 7 frets would probably pose a challenge ;-), just looking for something melodic and lovely.

Many thanks,

Rob



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[rjf622000]

Brian,

Thanks. In fact, I already know how to play Wes' version - gorgeous! I'll check out the Bill Evans version.

What I'm looking for is a chord melody arrangement and to ultimately combine elements of both. I've done a simple arrangement already but my arranging skills are still a work in progress.

THanks,

ROb

--- In jazz_...@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Kelly" <bkelly@...> wrote:
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> Check out Wes Montgomery's version. I think it's on the Incredible Jazz Guitar recording. If you are looking for a lead sheet you can use any version from a fakebook. The tune is relatively easy to learn. Once you get that down then it's on to Bill Evans.
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> Brian Kelly

[Brian Kelly]

Check out Wes Montgomery's version. I think it's on the Incredible Jazz Guitar recording. If you are looking for a lead sheet you can use any version from a fakebook. The tune is relatively easy to learn. Once you get that down then it's on to Bill Evans.






Brian Kelly

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From: rjf622000
To: jazz_...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 3:04 PM
Subject: [jazz_guitar] Polkadots & Moonbeams



Hi All,

I love this tune and I was wondering whether any of you have a nice chord melody you could share with me. Alternatively, is there a chord melody arrangement you would recommend.

Skill/difficulty level is not really an issue (although stretching 7 frets would probably pose a challenge ;-), just looking for something melodic and lovely.

Many thanks,

Rob

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[W David Williams]

Steve Crowell has a nice arrangement of this in one of his books. I haven't looked lately, but I think you can Google his site and contact him directly.

Dave Williams
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"rjf622000" robfe...@rogers.com rjf622000 wrote:
Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:07 pm (PST)

[Brian Kelly]

Rob,

If you can play the Wes version you are 85% of the way there. Polka Dots and Moonbeams is a lovely tune as it is that may not benefit from too much reharmonizing anyway. I haven't paid that much attention to Bill Evan's versions lately so I don't know specifically what he does to it but the next step in playing the tune is to harmonize all of the beginning melody lines with one chord for every note. Here's and example using a chord for each melody note. In my symbol the chord is first and the melody note, played on top, follows the the forward slash. F/C, B flat/D, A min/E, D min/F, A flat maj/G , D7th flat 9, in the diminished form at the fifth fret with the A on top and D7 flat 9 with C on top at the eighth fret.

That should get you started.

Brian Kelly
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From: rjf622000
To: jazz_...@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 6:31 AM
Subject: [jazz_guitar] Re: Polkadots & Moonbeams



Brian,

Thanks. In fact, I already know how to play Wes' version - gorgeous! I'll check out the Bill Evans version.

What I'm looking for is a chord melody arrangement and to ultimately combine elements of both. I've done a simple arrangement already but my arranging skills are still a work in progress.

THanks,

ROb

--- In jazz_...@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Kelly" <bkelly@...> wrote:
>
> Check out Wes Montgomery's version. I think it's on the Incredible Jazz Guitar recording. If you are looking for a lead sheet you can use any version from a fakebook. The tune is relatively easy to learn. Once you get that down then it's on to Bill Evans.
>
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> Brian Kelly
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[Dave Woods]

How bout' new lyrics? I have a 1st and last verse. Anybody want to tackle
the 2nd verse and the bridge??



1st verse



My sweet pet piggie needs a nice health food salad

Lately she's looking sort of run down and pallid

I dump it into her trough, and see ocra tops and mung beans

All around a pig nosed dream.



The 2nd verse and the bridge relate to his not getting along with the girl
in the original lyric.



Last verse



In a cottage filled with lack loves disaster

I keep on looking for a way to get past her

Then I sneak to the barn, and see ocra tops and mung beans

All around my pig nosed dream.



If any body wants to finish this, it will be great sung into a noisy bar
when you're sure nobody's listening.

It's about time we had a talent contest on this list.



Dave Woods



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From: jazz_...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:jazz_...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of rjf622000
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:31 AM
To: jazz_...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [jazz_guitar] Re: Polkadots & Moonbeams

Brian,

Thanks. In fact, I already know how to play Wes' version - gorgeous! I'll
check out the Bill Evans version.

What I'm looking for is a chord melody arrangement and to ultimately combine
elements of both. I've done a simple arrangement already but my arranging
skills are still a work in progress.

THanks,

ROb

--- In jazz_guitar@ <mailto:jazz_guitar%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com,

"Brian Kelly" <bkelly@...> wrote:
>
> Check out Wes Montgomery's version. I think it's on the Incredible Jazz
Guitar recording. If you are looking for a lead sheet you can use any
version from a fakebook. The tune is relatively easy to learn. Once you get
that down then it's on to Bill Evans.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Brian Kelly
>

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[bob_schwartz]

I've got a very nice arrangement that I got from Dan Fox when I studied with him 40+ years ago. If you're interested I could send you a copy.

Bob Schwartz

--- In jazz_...@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Kelly" <bkelly@...> wrote:
>
> Rob,
>
> If you can play the Wes version you are 85% of the way there. Polka Dots and Moonbeams is a lovely tune as it is that may not benefit from too much reharmonizing anyway. I haven't paid that much attention to Bill Evan's versions lately so I don't know specifically what he does to it but the next step in playing the tune is to harmonize all of the beginning melody lines with one chord for every note. Here's and example using a chord for each melody note. In my symbol the chord is first and the melody note, played on top, follows the the forward slash. F/C, B flat/D, A min/E, D min/F, A flat maj/G , D7th flat 9, in the diminished form at the fifth fret with the A on top and D7 flat 9 with C on top at the eighth fret.
>
> That should get you started.
>
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> Brian Kelly
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: rjf622000
> To: jazz_...@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 6:31 AM
> Subject: [jazz_guitar] Re: Polkadots & Moonbeams
>
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> Brian,
>
> Thanks. In fact, I already know how to play Wes' version - gorgeous! I'll check out the Bill Evans version.
>
> What I'm looking for is a chord melody arrangement and to ultimately combine elements of both. I've done a simple arrangement already but my arranging skills are still a work in progress.
>
> THanks,
>
> ROb
>

[John Amato]

Rob,

Look in Yelin's book ....
John Amato
Isaiah 55:11




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From: rjf622000 <robfe...@rogers.com>
To: jazz_...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, November 22, 2009 4:04:08 PM

Subject: [jazz_guitar] Polkadots & Moonbeams

Hi All,

I love this tune and I was wondering whether any of you have a nice chord melody you could share with me. Alternatively, is there a chord melody arrangement you would recommend.

Skill/difficulty level is not really an issue (although stretching 7 frets would probably pose a challenge ;-), just looking for something melodic and lovely.

Many thanks,

Rob

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[Jack...@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/23/2009 11:24:40 A.M. Central Standard Time,

bob...@optimum.net writes:

I've got a very nice arrangement that I got from Dan Fox when I studied
with him 40+ years ago. If you're interested I could send you a copy.

Bob Schwartz

==
Bob,


Could you send me a copy also. I sent a simple arrangement already to
Rob.

Jack H
jack...@aol.com

[rjf622000]

Bob,

Yes, please and thank you!

Cheers,

Rob

--- In jazz_...@yahoogroups.com, "bob_schwartz" <bob183@...> wrote:
>
> I've got a very nice arrangement that I got from Dan Fox when I studied with him 40+ years ago. If you're interested I could send you a copy.
>
> Bob Schwartz
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[rjf622000]

Brian,

Many thanks.

Rob

--- In jazz_...@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Kelly" <bkelly@...> wrote:
>
> Rob,
>
> If you can play the Wes version you are 85% of the way there. Polka Dots and Moonbeams is a lovely tune as it is that may not benefit from too much reharmonizing anyway. I haven't paid that much attention to Bill Evan's versions lately so I don't know specifically what he does to it but the next step in playing the tune is to harmonize all of the beginning melody lines with one chord for every note. Here's and example using a chord for each melody note. In my symbol the chord is first and the melody note, played on top, follows the the forward slash. F/C, B flat/D, A min/E, D min/F, A flat maj/G , D7th flat 9, in the diminished form at the fifth fret with the A on top and D7 flat 9 with C on top at the eighth fret.
>
> That should get you started.
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[andy seyler]

Why not post it in the files section. Then we ALL can have a go at it!

Thanks,
Andy




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From: Brian Kelly <bke...@bkellyusa.com>
To: jazz_...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 24, 2009 1:12:28 AM
Subject: Re: [jazz_guitar] Re: Polkadots & Moonbeams

 
If you don't mind sending it I would like to get a copy as well, especially if it is a good one. I love this song anyway and I love studying up on how it has been performed by others.

Thanks in advance.

My email is bkely@bkellyusa. com

Brian Kelly

----- Original Message -----
From: rjf622000
To: jazz_guitar@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:39 PM
Subject: [jazz_guitar] Re: Polkadots & Moonbeams

Bob,

Yes, please and thank you!

Cheers,

Rob

--- In jazz_guitar@ yahoogroups. com, "bob_schwartz" <bob183@...> wrote:
>
> I've got a very nice arrangement that I got from Dan Fox when I studied with him 40+ years ago. If you're interested I could send you a copy.
>
> Bob Schwartz
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[Brian Kelly]

If you don't mind sending it I would like to get a copy as well, especially if it is a good one. I love this song anyway and I love studying up on how it has been performed by others.

Thanks in advance.

My email is bk...@bkellyusa.com

Brian Kelly





----- Original Message -----
From: rjf622000
To: jazz_...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:39 PM
Subject: [jazz_guitar] Re: Polkadots & Moonbeams

Bob,

Yes, please and thank you!

Cheers,

Rob

--- In jazz_...@yahoogroups.com, "bob_schwartz" <bob183@...> wrote:
>
> I've got a very nice arrangement that I got from Dan Fox when I studied with him 40+ years ago. If you're interested I could send you a copy.
>
> Bob Schwartz
>

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[Ron Becker]

Hey was that offer to the thread in general?

Ron
Living and playing outside the box.

http://www.myspace.com/ron45becker

[kcoghlan_15237]

--- In jazz_...@yahoogroups.com, "bob_schwartz" <bob183@...> wrote:
>

> I've got a very nice arrangement that I got from Dan Fox when I studied with him 40+ years ago. If you're interested I could send you a copy.
>

I would love a copy of the arrangement as well. (If that is appropriate.) thank you.