The Banks of the Ilen, Part 3: Embellished Backup

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The Banks of the Ilen

The Banks of the Ilen, Part 1: Basic Backup

The Banks of the Ilen, Part 2: Basic Backup with Melody Play-Along Track

The Banks of the Ilen, Part 3: Embellished Backup

The Banks of the Ilen, Part 4: Embellished Backup Play-Along Track, Guitar Only

The Banks of the Ilen, Part 3: Embellished Backup

In this video, John demonstrates some ways to embellish the backup by following the shape of the melody with runs and additional chords, adding rhythmic emphasis in key places, and incorporating phrases of the melody into the backup.

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← The Banks of the Ilen, Part 2: Basic Backup with Melody Play-Along Track

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The Banks of the Ilen, Part 4: Embellished Backup Play-Along Track, Guitar Only →

Previous Lesson

← The Banks of the Ilen, Part 2: Basic Backup with Melody Play-Along Track

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The Banks of the Ilen, Part 4: Embellished Backup Play-Along Track, Guitar Only →