Satin Doll, Part 1: Chords and Rhythm

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Learn to play swing and jazz mandolin from scratch, with a step-by-step method for learning swing chord voicings, as well as simple, swingin’, melody-based solos for some of the most popular songs in the jazz and swing repertoire. Designed for newcomers to playing jazz and swing.

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Satin Doll

Satin Doll, Part 1: Chords and Rhythm

Satin Doll, Part 2: Solo

Satin Doll, Part 3: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Satin Doll, Part 4: Solo Play-Along Track

Satin Doll, Part 1: Chords and Rhythm

“Satin Doll” is one of Duke Ellington’s most popular songs, and one of the most popular jazz standards. The form of “Satin Doll” is AABA and it includes an unusual signature chord change, with a Db7 resolving to C. Aaron walks you through the chord progression to “Satin Doll” in this video.

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