Stardust 16 Bar Introduction Tutorial
This is a 2 part lesson on “Stardust” by Hoagy Carmichael. The tune is 48 bars long including the 16 bar introduction. From bar 17 onwards, the tune then follows an ABAC form.
In part 1 of this lesson we are going to arrange the introduction and set the mood for the rest of the arrangement. The intro is quite simple harmonically and so we will add things like upper structures and tritone subs to create more interesting harmonic movement.
In part 2 we will then create a full arrangement incorporating some more advanced chords and voicings.
Related Lessons
In this lesson I explain what drop 2 voicings are, how to construct them and how to practice drop 2 so that you are familiar with them in all 12 keys.
Upper structure triads are complex sounding altered dominant chords. They will add texture and sophistication to your playing.
Tritone Substitution is a useful reharmonisation technique that can be used to add harmonic interest and variety to a chord progression.
Just love this Tune,Beautiful arrangement to learn as well! awesome job!!!(and most importantly we have the notation of the arr’t as well 😉 Many Thanks.
Thanks Paul… I enjoyed putting the arrangement together… it’s such a beautiful tune and a great suggestion from one of our students!
Yes if possible I’ll always provide a transcription. This one was a little tricky to put together with all the triplet phrases, but it’s looking good in my opinion. I also simplified the transcription towards the end so that it worked with the time signature… study the video to pick up the nuances of the phrasing and timing.
Cheers, Hayden
Thanks again Hayden so much appreciated.