How to Orchestrate a Melody on Piano P.3
("Autumn Leaves" Solo Piano)

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In solo piano, since there is no drums and bass spelling out every beat for the listener, it's very important to bring out as many rhythmic subdivisions as possible.

​We can accomplish this by: 1) adding passing chords for motion, 2) breaking up our voicings, and 3) inner voice movements. Check out how this is applied to Autumn Leaves as we transform it from lead sheet form into solo piano.

This excerpt is from "Autumn Leaves" as played by Bijan Taghavi at 2/25/23 Solo Sessions @ Dan's Studio in Cave Creek, AZ. To watch the FULL CUT, click HERE. 

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