My Funny Valentine - Jazz Guitar Chord Melody

My Funny Valentine - Jazz Guitar Chord Melody
Arrangement available here: www.musicnotes...
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Chris's website - www.chriswhite...
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arrangement of the 1937 jazz standard by Rodgers & Hart.
Guitar-1953 Gibson ES-175

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Arrangement available here: www.musicnotes.com/l/3gkPp
Chris's other arrangements- www.chriswhitemanmusic.com/chord-melody
Chris's website - www.chriswhitemanmusic.com/
Low cost lessons on Patreon - www.patreon.com/ChrisWhitemanMusic
Chris's Latest Album - chriswhiteman.hearnow.com/
Zoom/Skype www.chriswhitemanmusic.com/guitar-lessons

[@jacobjake482]

@Onyx Shepard Instablaster =)

[@lastofmykind2020]

Most guitarists forget. It's music not calculus. Very tasteful, man... I want to hear it over and over again. Excellent!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Glad you liked it!

[@stratobvs]

I can do calculus better than I can play music. At this point, "wish" it was the other way around. Yes, this is EXQUISITE.

[@callouscallus]

you got some of the best tone and touch of any of the Jazz teachers on the interwebs.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@100happythoughts]

One of the greatest players alive. Now this is the Holy Grail of Guitar. Moonlight, dinner, and Chris Whiteman.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Adrean! That is very kind!

[@stratobvs]

Copy that.

[@johnnyguitwithit2614]

Pretty much why I love Jazz guitar is right here

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

thanks so much!

[@shuhudtjia2270]

i like the way you breathing. you inhale before playing the phrase. you are singing through the guitar. beautiful.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@jeffhunt2475]

Played with the the hands and heart. Beautiful. This is when technique is the background to musical expression.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Jeff!

[@alward5678]

My favorite jazz guitarist today. Chris can it all.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

You are Very kind Al!

[@MoxieCom]

Dear Mr. Whiteman, That was/is beautiful, Thank you for sharing. :)

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks for listening

[@rieske2000]

I wish you would record all this stuff on a CD. Those arrangements of the American Songbooks are so beautiful!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Richard

[@18echosf]

Every note is such a masterpiece. There is absolutely zero music being written today that can equal a tune like this. Wonderful guitar playing.......crystal clear with amazing feel. Thanks.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks so much

[@soofitnsexy]

todays "music" is garbage been that way for at least 30 years

[@rayfantastico7678]

Thanks for not going crazy on embellishing in between melodies. I bought the sheet music. Makes it easier to follow. Beautiful arrangement.

[@vecernicek2]

There is a ton of beautiful melodies written in this day and age. Is this song garbage? ua-cam.com/video/GBNyNKFeIrc/v-deo.html
I don't think so. It's just that it's not the mainstream anymore.

[@Jazzwayze]

To me this is the definitive 'blues' tune. It makes me feel as blue as blue! Nice one Chris. Sensitive interpretation.

[@abtinenasserian6992]

Your playing touches my soul.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Abtine

[@Hink79]

Please Make more videos of songs from The Real Book. I’m just starting Jazz and your videos are so good. They really help with connecting what I’m learning to the melody. Nice work, thank you.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

More to come!

[@510maestro]

Beautiful.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@laurabolden161]

So great

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Laura!

[@xlmecurialrecords1520]

Wonderful!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you

[@rickjensen2717]

Pure class 👏

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Rick!

[@bambithegoatie]

very beautiful

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you

[@JohnSmith-te5oo]

Masterful. Tasteful.restrained .

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you John!

[@stanislavyermolayev993]

Thank you for this beautiful arrangement played in such an emotional way! Cannot wait to go home tonight and try to play some of it on my guitar.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

So glad you enjoyed it my friend!

[@loudoniii]

Poignant voicing ... beautifully played rendition ... possibly my favourite Rodgers & Hart number.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@stratobvs]

If Chris were to post "Where Or When", that one would be your "new" favorite...

[@anasg007]

Absolutely stunning, thank you for this

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@travelingman9763]

Super musical!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@mrcrazyhead]

DUDE!! Made me a little teary eyed. Perfect match. Makes my heart swell to listen to this. Thanks for being "that" guy for "that" guitar

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks Earl, it was meant to be!

[@londonemski]

So very beautiful. Thank you.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@musiconlyplease98]

you are one kick arse guitarist

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@wigleboy]

I just agree with all the comments so far - just wanted to add, thanks for making the sheet music available

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks for your support Paul!

[@allandixon8105]

Totally gorgeous Chris. Simply elegant.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Allan!

[@robertscherer8860]

This takes me to such a good place. Thanks

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Robert!

[@dsurtai1]

Thank you so much for this gift. I sat and learned your way of playing this for 30 mins by ear. I didn't even notice the pdf until it was too late. This is such a beautiful arrangement.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Donald!

[@Samhoneyfield]

That is gorgeous Chris. Well played.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Sam!

[@andreagarofalo6285]

Amazing 👏

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Andrea

[@twoowls5570]

Pure “liquid beauty”, so mesmerizing . Gorgeous arrangement! Regards, Jimp

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

thank you!

[@gattuccina]

Bellissimo pezzo

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you

[@27Pyth]

Beautiful,. A solo arrangement. Great. So tasteful and full of feeling and sophisticated without showing off. I'm in awe.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@loudoniii]

Beautiful, Chris ... spellbinding.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Paul!

[@jfreemannd]

Beautiful arrangement and wonderfully played, Chris, thank you for sharing.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you John

[@lenjensen2126]

OMG !! Just love your arrangements ! Have listened to a few now . I used a pick for so many years , and heard the finger picking style a while back ! I feel like all thumbs when I play anything
I won’t give up until I master
The control of my fingers on my right hand !!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Len!

[@Dam-oH]

Lovely. Enjoyed that!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@louiskowalsli6223]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Louis

[@antoniopareja1309]

WOW!!!!!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks Antonio!

[@michel333100]

Absolutely incredible mate.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Michael

[@michel333100]

@@ChrisWhitemanGuitar , just curious as to where you are from. I am an old guy now that has played guitar all of my life and I still am that kid that first took up guitar. But what I wanted to say is that, I see so many people on UA-cam that just noodle around with a lot of fast runs and that's it. You bring a whole new thing to the table musically. It's great to see someone as talented as yourself. Fantastic playing. I've always had my playing in blues, but have always wished that I could play jazz, so It's really great to see someone who is the real deal. And you look very humble about what you can do. You've really got a great talent. Thanks Michael Newell from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

[@kjeaskop4056]

Very inspiring, this is where I want to go with guitar eventually. Right, better get back to practice now 😉

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@cadgcadgcadg]

So beautiful. perfect play!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@matteozardinilacedelli7966]

Congrats ciao from Italy

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@camartinez6]

perfect

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@therealtaxman6471]

THANKS FOR THE MUSIC!!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@HMJohnsonGuitar]

Beautiful!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks Henry!!

[@emlyngriffith5846]

Very nice......loved it. Thanks a lot.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you

[@timwarneka5681]

Fantastic tone. Really impressed with the Quilter. Beautiful playing. Thanks for posting.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks Tim. I too, am impressed with the Quilter! and it only weighs 2 lbs!

[@abinvgupta]

Chris, I can't tell you how much I'm in love with this. Makes me teary.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks Abhinav! See you soon

[@carlosnoriega7296]

Finally I've just figure this piece out and let me tell you, it's one of those that look easy to play but has some tricky chord figures and changes! My wrist hurts hahaha great arrangement! I love it. I've probably watched this video like 50 times and plan to play this piece even more than that.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Carlos!

[@louieluis8840]

simple and beautiful arrangement

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks Luis

this song is deep - and very well arranged !

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Dirk!

[@Sinknut]

Wonderful :)

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@az33135]

nice one!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LucaFrappola]

Bravissimo

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@ericquagliozzi]

Thank you for this beautiful arrangement ! Once again a nice moment to hear you !

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks Eric!

[@gregleroy1]

A favorite, thanks.👍🏼

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@tonyc2570]

Thank you!! Excellent

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you

[@HandsOnMusicLearning]

Beautiful Sounds man! great touch

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@rachelr3230]

Not valentines yet but very,very pretty!🎸❤️🎶🎶🎶❤️

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Rachel

[@afri-dancer9967]

lovely ....

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Mark!

[@editoracoloratura3936]

Great music!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@jonwill]

Fantastic Chris; thank you for sharing.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@debratrotter1209]

Awesome

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks so much Debra!

[@magicbypete1]

Very nice !!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks Pete

[@ArnaudSiemons]

Just cranked up the volume at 22:15 hours.

[@jesus_our_priestking]

I would really like to create such beautiful arrangements one day!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank w

[@sedantez24]

Beautiful-well played sir

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@sedantez24]

Downloaded the arrangement... trying to learn... it’s a tricky one... particularly on a telecaster 😀

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

@@sedantez24 Thanks for your support

[@sedantez24]

Chris Whiteman thanks again for sharing your music-really enjoying learning some of your pieces. However I’ve been using a tele and sound isn’t great. Can you recommend a jazz guitar in the $500-1000 range?

[@kathini]

Loved the intro and the whole cover too!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Neveah!

[@JessiieSchembri]

😍😍😍

[@slowmotion6870]

Well played.. it's got the blues, it sings..; and you tought me breathing is important. I often have to caugh or sneaze when i play.. maybe i'm allergic to my bad playing but i think it has to do with breathing.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@sebastienrobichaud6689]

Really nice!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you Sebastien!

[@letmeinwillu]

Awesome!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@albertjackson684]

Cool dude. Amazing guitar 🎸

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you

[@rubilove5278]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@josselynguerron3870]

My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet, you're my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
But don't change your hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay, little valentine, stay
Each day is Valentine's Day

[@rumanarazzak2495]

excillent

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you!

[@jaytea42]

you’re on a roll Chris!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks Jerry

[@stratobvs]

A roll? Not sure how it is "a roll" when the arraignments and performances are always gold plated.

[@violet-ni6pk]

The voicings are so beautiful but never overboard im in love with this. Could I ask how you got this awesome soft tone, it's so soothing

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you! a 1953 ES-175 into a quilter mini reverb 101

[@user-oz6vy5ch8o]

that's pretty

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks

[@johnwhite950]

Excellent vid. Excellent Jojo reference

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you 🙏🏻

🙏🏼♥️

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

😀

[@gianlucadebari]

Gorgeous playing and taste: may I ask which Thomastik strings were on?

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you. Swing series flatwounds .013

[@toscanoplaster5603]

Yah bro

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thank you

[@stk1526]

Hey great arrangement and amazing playing !How would you rate the song as far as the difficulty goes?I am searching for chord melodies to learn but i am still a beginner.I really like these sad ballads .What would you suggest ?

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

I would say it is intermediate

[@stratobvs]

I think it would be in the "advanced" class for me because of the stretch that my recalcitrant little finger has to make. It's All Good, a great piece of music and arrangement to work on. Thanx, Maestro Chris.

[@j.rozman7016]

Chris, is lesson for this masterpiece in patreon? pdf too? Thanks!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Due to copyright agreements this is only available through my publisher at musicnotes.com

[@marquis4u2]

Hi, what kind of speaker in your cab thanks

[@taeheeyoon6020]

Hi, Chris. A Lovely arrangement of one of my favorite tune. And I have something to tell you that I swapped the speaker of my old Tech21 tramdemark 60 amp with a Cannabis Rex. The TM60 has a decent clean channel but the stock speaker sounds a little bit thin. So I did the swapping and the result was great. CRex sounds so good!! And I'm still considering getting a Quilter 101 and then I can use the TM60 as a cab for the Quilter, right? Anyway thanks!

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

yes, I use my cab with the cannabis rex for the Quilter and it is great. Glad you found a speaker that you like!

[@taeheeyoon6020]

Thanks, your demos gave me a clue!

[@jh5235]

Simple but GREEEAATTTT✌ PEASE BRO.

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

Thanks Rocco!

[@aslazaimi5824]

Not that simple actually

[@sohamdey76]

How do I download this lesson! Is there a video tutorial?

[@ChrisWhitemanGuitar]

there is no video lesson, but the tab is available: www.chriswhitemanmusic.com/chord-melody-arrangements-1

[@CityVibesMD]

This inspired me to record my own version. Thank you Chris!
I would be very happy if you guys could check out my version too.
Thank you!

[@taerahbasalo]

My funny valentine
Sweet comic valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
Yet, you're my favorite work of art
Is your figure less than Greek?
Is your mouth a little weak?
When you open it to speak
Are you smart?
But don't change your hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay, little valentine, stay
Each day is Valentine's Day