How to Play
Smooth Operator is a great tune to work on if you want to develop a relaxed, lyrical approach to playing. The melody is familiar, but the real challenge is making it feel natural: shaping the phrases, leaving enough space, and staying settled inside the groove.
I’m working on a short guide to help you get the feel, phrasing and timing of “Smooth Operator”, along with practical technique tips to help make the tune easier to play. I’ll add it here as soon as it’s ready.
In the meantime, you can watch my full performance and start getting familiar with the tune using your own legal chart and backing track.
Hear the tune first
The performance is the best place to hear the overall shape, sound and feel before you start working through the tune yourself.
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No pressure
You don’t need to wait for my video to begin getting familiar with the tune. Listen closely, follow your own legal chart and backing track, and come back when the guide is ready.
