Below is the lesson for “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” by Frank Loesser.

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A sultry take on a classic New Year’s song. From a lesson standpoint, this is a pretty straightforward singing/strumming arrangement. But what makes it interesting to play is the unique chord progression, which includes:

1) Some cool-sounding jazz voicings.
2) A few barre chords, which are always great to practice.
3) Swung rhythm! Which gives the piece a jazzy feel.

This arrangement is perfect for those of you who wish to move beyond simple 4 chord songs.

Part 1 – Performance & Free Lesson

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