SOFTLY, AS IN A MORNING SUNRISE Guitar Lesson | #9 of Top 25 Jazz Standards for Guitar

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In this “Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” guitar lesson, you’ll learn the melody, chords, and scales to solo over this classic jazz standard.

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This is video #9 in my series on the top 25 jazz standards for guitar players.

This week's lesson is on “Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise.”

Here’s what we cover:

  • Why “Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” is worth studying
  • Melody (with notation and tab)
  • Easy chord shapes and common chord shapes
  • A comping tip
  • Scales to improvise over “Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise”
  • A tip to help you internalize jazz standards
  • Listening recommendation

If you want to learn the “Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” guitar chords, scales, and melody, then you’re in the right place.

I hope you enjoy this lesson and find it beneficial.

Let me know what you think in the comments.

Thanks! :)

~ Jared

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