Let's Learn Songs: "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" — Video Jam Version

Learn the Duke Ellington-era jazz blues "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" with Frank Vignola.

As legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli once said, "Everything you need to know about improvisation is in the songs."

"Things Ain't What They Used to Be" is a classic jazz blues with a strong riff-based melody and a relaxed, deeply swinging feel. Frank breaks down the harmony and melody while helping you develop blues vocabulary, rhythmic confidence, and the phrasing needed to make this timeless tune groove.

This Video Jam Version takes you from learning the song to actually playing it with Frank. You'll learn the chord progression, master the melody, and then bring everything together in a Video Jam with Frank, putting the entire song into practice alongside him.

Inside This Lesson

• 3 HD Video Lessons

  • Learn the Chords & Harmony

  • Learn the Melody

  • Video Jam with Frank

• Lead Sheet with Standard Notation & TAB (PDF)

• Instant Digital Download

• Lifetime Access

Learn. Play. Jam.

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