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Jazz Improvisation for Beginners – A Set of Great Exercises and Playalong Tracks – Take the A Train

I have recently discovered a great new resource for learning to improvise on jazz tunes. Leo Ravera has compiled a set of exercises based on the chord progression of Take the A Train. Those exercise are very well suited for the mandolin. This is the chord progression of the song. You can play the exercises …

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Hamilton de Holanda – The great Brazilian Bandolim Player – Choro, Jazz and more

I have compiled a new playlist with Hamilton de Holanda and listened to this great Brazilian bandolim player during the last weeks. Hamilton plays alone, with piano or with bigger ensembles. He plays his 10-strings bandolim which has become very popular in Brazil during the recent years. Hamilton plays traditional choros, Brazilian Jazz and many …

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