I've Got the World on a String, Melodic Analysis
From Jazz Piano Skills by Dr. Bob Lawrence
May 13, 2026 · 27 min · Season 8 · Episode 337
About this episode
Dr. Bob Lawrence explores melodic analysis of 'I've Got the World on a String,' emphasizing the importance of melody and musical expression in jazz piano.
Podcast Packets Illustrations Lead Sheets Play Alongs Forums Jazz Piano Skills Community Summary Dr. Bob Lawrence explores melodic analysis of 'I've Got the World on a String,' emphasizing the importance of melody, phrases, target notes, and musical expression in jazz piano. The episode covers practical techniques for transcribing melodies, understanding their movement, and applying different musical treatments like ballad, bossa, and swing. Keywords Jazz Piano, Melodic Analysis, Musical P...
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Bob Lawrence
Topics covered
- melodic analysis
- jazz piano
- musical expression
- transcribing melodies
- musical treatments
Keywords
- Jazz Piano
- Melodic Analysis
- musical expression
- transcribing melodies
- ballad
- bossa
- swing
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Books & works: I've Got the World on a String
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