- Angel Eyes
Angel Eyes
Learn how to play Angel Eyes!Find your Angel Eyes chords lesson below.
- Rhythm Lesson
Angel Eyes Rhythm Guitar Lesson
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Angel Eyes Lyrics
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Learn how to play Angel Eyes!
Angel Eyes is a jazz standard which use an almost chromatic version of the descending bass line in the minor blues format.
This creates a very sad background, so when moving to the M8′s II – V – I we get a serious dose of harmonic release.
Notice how the variation of the verse is chromatically moving from A down to Eb.
Every other time we stop at F#, move to Bm7 followed by E. Such a variation is key to keep this type of progression from sounding boring.
Using modes to accentuate sections
As we enter the M8 at 1:46 we move to the key of F, in relation to Am, F is Lydian.
By moving to the mode of Lydian chord we feel as if we move somewhere new.
The progression moves II-V-I in the key of F.
The combination of such a common progression with that it comes from a key change is an integral part to Angel Eyes success.
After a brief flirt with the key of E we get a smooth transition back to the verse in Am, utilizing E as the IIIx.
The serious solo guitarist should practice modes and arpeggios over this beautiful chord progression.
Use the rhythm guitar lesson video for such an adventure.
To fully understand Angel Eyes, use the DIY TAB.
