| Style | Swing / Big Band |
| Form | AABA 32 bars |
| Key | D Major |
| Harmony | II V I in part [A], modulation to IVth degree in part [B] |
| Melody | The phrases start on the 5th of the chord |
Study the theme with the help of video #1, then move on to video #2 to perform the improvisation exercises.
Video 2, improvisation
Exercise 1
Play along with the video and perform the exercise as in the example, playing the root note of each chord. In the example below you see only the first eight measures of the piece, continue in the same way for the whole song.
Exercise 2
Play along with the video and perform the exercise as in the example, playing 1st 3rd 5th of each chord. In the example below you see only the first eight measures of the piece, continue in the same way for the whole song.
Exercise 3
Play along with the video and perform the exercise as in the example, playing 3rd 2nd 3rd 1st on each chord. In the example below you see only the first eight measures of the piece, continue in the same way for the whole song.
Exercise 4
Play along with the video and perform the exercise as in the example, playing 1 2 3 5 on each chord. In the example below you see only the first eight measures of the piece, continue in the same way for the whole song.
Exercise 5
Play along with the video and perform the exercise as in the example, playing the complete chord (1 3 5 7 or 1 3 5 6). In the example below you see only the first eight measures of the piece, continue in the same way for the whole song.
Backing Tracks with slower tempo
If the videos are too fast and you want to practice at a slower tempo first, you can use these two backing tracks.