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Barry Harris Chord Concepts on Autumn Leaves – Step by Step Jazz Guitar Lesson


In this step-by-step jazz guitar lesson, we dive deep into the world of Barry Harris Chord Concepts and how to apply them to the classic jazz standard, Autumn Leaves. Whether you’re new to the Barry Harris method or you’re looking to refine your understanding, this video will walk you through the process of reharmonizing Autumn Leaves using his unique approach to chord movement and voice leading.

What You’ll Learn:

A breakdown of Autumn Leaves’ original harmony

How to apply Barry Harris’ chord concepts to reharmonize the tune

Step-by-step guide to understanding the movement of chords and voicings

Practical tips for guitarists to integrate these concepts into their playing

This tutorial is perfect for beginner and intermediate jazz guitarists who want to deepen their harmonic vocabulary and learn how to apply a more sophisticated approach to jazz standards.

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11 thoughts on “Barry Harris Chord Concepts on Autumn Leaves – Step by Step Jazz Guitar Lesson

  • ???? Want to master Barry Harris harmony on more jazz standards?

    Check out our full series where we break down his chord concepts — step by step — for guitarists of all levels!

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  • Thank you for the wonderful lesson and the clear concepts.I really look forward to these lessons. Enjoy your Blessed Day.

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  • What goes up must come down- if you're going to play an E natural over G minor-(g minor 6th) , then the E natural has to go somewhere- otherwise it's what Shoenberg calls a "vagrant tone"- a tone that wanders and goes nowhere- where does the tritone you created resolve?

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  • Hello Mike
    It’s amazing how from any diminished cord by lowering any note a half step you can get a dominant seventh chord
    I remember Pat Martino explaining that diminished chords are parental chords

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