Somewhere Over The Rainbow - arranged for solo jazz guitar by Mark Malin

[kjkfender1996]

Love it. Constructive critique: it could flow a bit better in the beginning and at the very end. loved how you picked it up in the middle though nice interpretation.

[markmalin]

@kjkfender1996 - thanks for the post and the constructive criticism. I listened to this tune again a few months ago and thought just what you thought. it's a bit halting in the beginning.  I've since cleaned it up when I play it anymore. Thanks for your interest and your comments!

Mark.

[kjkfender1996]

@markmalin I have the same problem making the melody line flow just right with the chord changes. It seems sometimes no matter how good you get it it still has a bit of chop. I have found that using alt inversions with the melody line can help too. Nice job though I hope to see some more eventually .

[markmalin]

Hi. This is a Gibson ES-175 Steve Howe Signature Edition. It's basically an ES-175 but slightly higher end than the stock unit.

Thanks for your interest :)

Mark.

[MrAntifogmatic]

Hi, what guitar are you using. Thanks

[markmalin]

Thanks for the compliments, srsteve12. That's very kind of you! I guess the way I learned was to use the chord changes and find the melody in the chords.

Would do this for a living in a heartbeat...but need to pay the bills :( No CD yet, but maybe some day!

Mark.

[srsteve12]

Of all the jazz arrangements this one is not missing the chord changes, I like someone who knows the song. You should be doing this for a living if your not

all ready. I'll buy your CD where is it.

[asanisimasa2]

don't be silly, you sound great!

[asanisimasa2]

very nice, i like your sound, man. check out some of my solo stuff, you might enjoy...cheers

[markmalin]

Wow! I just listened to some of your playing. That you even considered listening to me...I'm honored!

[EquusInfinate]

Now... why can't you do this for a living? I could listen to you all day, Dad.... :)