Rhythm Changes
The term Rhythm Changes refers to a progression based on the George Gershwin song I Got Rhythm. Over the years there have been many new melodies (or heads in Jazz terms) written on this progression and it is still routinely used by musicians jamming together or auditioning a new band member.
The following example shows the basic progression in the key of B flat. The ideal tempo is quite fast, so practice the progression with a metronome first. Start out slowly and then increase the tempo once you can play it perfectly.
There are several new chords used in this song. The chord fingerings are shown next.
Gm7
Cm7
F7
Ebm
Eb
Bb7
Rhythm Pattern
Class Sessions
1- LESSON THIRTEEN
2- INTRODUCTION
3- The Three Four Time Signature
4- Minor Chords
5- B Major Chord
6- A Major Chord
7- D Major Chord
8- Eighth Note Rhythms
9- The Six Eight Time Signature
10- Turnaround Progressions
11- Silent Strums and Continuous Rhythms
12- F Major Chord
13- C Seventh Chord
14- Swing Rhythms
15- Chord Chart
16- How To Read Sheet Music
17- Ninth Chords
18- Comping
19- Minor Seventh Chords
20- Major Seventh Chords
21- The C Major Chord
22- Eighth Note Triplet Rhythms
23- Diminished Chords
24- Strumming With the Thumb
25- Augmented Chords
26- Silent Strum Symbols
27- The Charleston Rhythm
28- <span class="symbolA">^</span> Time Rhythm Patterns
29- Easy Chord Table
30- Notes, Rhythms and Rests
31- Approach To Practice
32- Pivot Finger
33- The Seventh Chord
34- Open Chord Shapes
35- Rhythm Variations
36- How To Transpose
37- Chord Progressions
38- Rhythm Notation
39- Tuning Your Ukulele
40- Rhythm Changes
41- The Lead–In
42- Tuning To Another Instrument
43- Electronic Tuner
44- Rests
45- Slide Finger
46- How To Hold The Ukulele
47- Playing Chords Staccato
48- Rhythm Patterns
49- Tuning The Ukulele To Itself
50- 12 Bar Blues
51- Left Hand Technique
52- Parts Of The Ukulele
53- The Rudiments of Music
54- Time Signatures
55- Note Values
56- Notes, Rhythms And Rests
57- Chord Diagrams
58- Rhythm Symbols