ptab About B & B Attila Zoller Attila Zoller Attila ZollerCraig Rogers {Tellurian}craigrogers706@hotmail.comÿô " About B & B" is one of Attila's classic compositions that he originally recorded with his quartet in the early '60's. It is a great example of how he harmonizes a melody through a progression of passing and chromatic chords, and at the same time works out the voice leading, rhythmic feel, and comping as an integral part of the song. One way to approach it is to first work out the fingerings to the chord changes, and then work in the melody. Once that becomes comfortable, add the syncopation and feel of the underlying comping. Since most of the chords are in root position, listen to the bass line to hear the movement {and logic} of the harmonies. It's also helpful to look at the way the chords move as separate 'voices' rather than chord block positions. This piano approach gives the harmonies smooth movement. The F#7#9 chord in the 2nd Section is a bit of a stretch; try playing the bass note with your thumb, while playing the melody and chords on top. Aside from being a masterly crafted song, this piece is just plain fun to play. It offers many lessons in harmony, melody, and fingerstyle playing. I have always been a great fan of Attila's music; his playing is some of the most original and expressive I've ever heard. He took the traditional jazz vocabulary and shaped it into something his own. To me, his compositions are one of the best kept secrets in the guitar world. Hopefully, the secret will now be out. 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