Category Archives: Transcriptions

This is the area of the site where you can explore some jazz piano transcriptions and transcriptions by other instruments as well.

Studying the jazz vocabulary of your favorite jazz musicians is an incredible way to learn jazz.

You can get started by clicking on any of the lessons below to start learning. Have fun!

What’s the first jazz solo you should transcribe?

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Have you heard that you should be transcribing solos but just aren’t sure where a good place to start is? Are you having problems finding a jazz solo that is not only easy to play but has tons of great … Continue reading →

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Cool Chord Chart For Misty Reharmonization

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If you want the chords to the jazz standard Misty then you’ve come to the right place! Ok, so as promised I charted out the chords for the jazz piano video lesson I made on reharmonizing Misty. If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Wes Montgomery’s solo on Satin Doll

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Here’s a Wes Montgomery solo I transcribed about a year ago on the jazz standard “Satin Doll”. (scroll down for the solo.) There’s all kinds of great jazz licks in this one. I could write a 10 page essay on everything … Continue reading →

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Barry Harris Transcribed solo “On Green Dolphin Street”

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Here’s a transcription I made about two months ago of Barry Harris’ solo on the jazz standard “Green Dolphin Street”. Barry has some really killin’ II-V-I licks on here and really plays some really nice stuff through the break section. … Continue reading →

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