"Bill Bailey" Improvisation in F
Preservation Hall Foundation
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Description
Learn the form of “Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home” (commonly called “Bill Bailey”) (32 bars) and the chord progression in F. They will learn to improvise with the starting points of scales, arpeggios, and small motifs. Students will also learn that the “Bill Bailey” chord progression is used in many other songs.
The Preservation Hall Foundation was established with the mission to protect, preserve and perpetuate the musical and cultural traditions of New Orleans. Preservation Hall Lessons is a free online resources for teachers and is a collection of lesson plans developed by Preservation Hall musicians for all grade levels.
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Created:
March 27, 2023, 11:34 p.m. -
Published:
April 17, 2024, 3:15 p.m.