Learn how to improve your bebop lines and phrases by studying "Donna Lee." First, learn the correct melody, then take apart Donna Lee and learn the concepts and phrases. Finally, apply it to your improvisation!

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In this week we are looking at the famous bebop tune, "Donna Lee." This melody is such a great tool to learn how to improve your bebop lines and phrases. First, I'll show you how to play the melody (with correct notes), then we will take apart the lines in this tune and talk about how to put them into your playing! Learn the secrets that often times go over looked, with Donna Lee!

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