BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
3433 / 18210 · Workshop 15 — “Satin Doll”: Turnarounds, ii–V Chains, Dominant Movement, and Comping Like You Mean It← prev⊞ allnext →

15.89Arrangement plan

Intro

short turnaround.

First melody

sparse shells.

Second phrase

more rhythmic comping.

Middle

one ii–V chain with chromatic color.

Solo

1–2 choruses using packet targeting.

Final melody

slightly fuller.

Tag

turnaround.

Ending

ii–subV–I or 6/9.