Summertime
by George Gershwin
🎷 Jazz
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Tuning
Standard
Capo
None
From Porgy and Bess, this is one of the most recorded songs in history. The haunting minor melody in Am uses just a few notes to create an unforgettable theme, perfect for expressive guitar interpretation with bends and vibrato.
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