Rhythm Changes

Chord Change Variations Over a Rhythm Changes Form in the B Section

Many jazz tunes use the rhythm changes harmonic progression as a base template. The B section is a playground for different¹ reharmonizations.

Here is an audio example of the three options, preceded by four bars over Bb6:

Randomized Versions

This is a variation of the blues turnaround memorization exercise. Each option (a, b, or c) is played twice. This allows the student to hear the progression once and then repeat it, or at a later stage, play each option two times.