'Fly Me to the Moon' - Jazz Chord Melody & Rhythm Guitar Lesson

Hello friends,
Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another by request song tutorial. In today’s session, we’ll break down two distinct approaches to playing the timeless Frank Sinatra classic, "Fly Me to the Moon” written by Bart Howard. First, we’ll dive into a chord melody arrangement, perfect for solo guitar performances. You’ll learn how to combine the tunes iconic melody with rich jazz chords and lead embellishments.

Next, we’ll shift gears to explore the rhythm guitar accompaniment version, breaking down the verse and chorus progressions and a swinging “comping” strumming technique. By the end of the lesson, you’ll have a solid grasp on both approaches, allowing you to perform "Fly Me to the Moon" in a versatile and creative way, whether you’re playing solo or as part of a group. Let’s get started!

Today's Guitar is the Cordoba GK Studio Negra:

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Demonstration
3:25 - Diminished Intro
5:58 - Line 1
9:07 - Line 2
11:23 - Review
11:55 - Line 3
14:35 - Line 4
16:57 - Line 5
20:29 - Verse Rhythm
24:35 - Chorus Rhythm
27:20 - 2nd Chorus
28:14 - Outro Riff

Enjoy this lesson with PDF study guide at:
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[lloydmenzel]

Hey Rob im a fan. I like how you can go from an iron man solo lesson to Frank Sinatra. Now that's a guitar player in my book. Cheers.

[marksmith]

WOW!! Just wow!! Just grabbed my guitar and jumped right in! Thanks!

[DylanHernandezRamirez]

I love The fingerstyle plus guitar and voice! 10/10!

[rogerjane]

I’ve been playing and enjoying this the whole day ❤❤❤ Really FANTASTIC JOB, Rob ‼️👏👏

[frankdesimone]

Yes, very lovely arrangement. Thank you!

[habsom]

Oh Man, I just loved your rendition of this song, Frankie baby is a hard act to follow, but you nailed it! Your arrangement is enchanting and the quality of the mic set up really does your vocals justice, you sang it beautifully, with heart and soul. Very cohesive and very enjoyable.
Now, let me watch the rest of the tutorial....❤😎🙏

[nicolen.]

A great classic and voice! You've always given us all many songs to play in your lessons!
Thank you Rob! 🎶🎶🎶

[danielborg]

Rob you are Amazing teacher I love this style of music also lessons for the blues you givedon't change anything Daniel from France .

[mackvismusic]

Thank you for sharing this performance and lesson!

[Upuia-cn]

Very professional play. You’re one of the greatest guitarists Ive ever meet on you tube. Thanks for sharing.

[Dmitrs]

Thank you! Nice lesson I Love Sinatra ❤❤

[taylormade]

Thx Rob, I have been playing and singing this one for years and now watching your take on it, my performance will be that more polished because of you😊

[georgecanizales]

Awesome! Great singing and guitar! I'm a patreon subsriber and also enjoy your truefire courses. Best Wishes

[eduardocardenas]

Thanks for sharing your time and talent..😊

[alphanomega]

What an amazing lesson! Thanks so much dude! :)

[rilton]

Many thanks for this great guitar class Rob. Greetings from northeast Brazil.

[Voytalks]

Love this! I can’t wait for peace train by cat Steven’s! Want to learn and record it as a Christmas present for someone!! Thanks again ❤

[swiftlessons]

Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction
*0:50** - Demonstration*
3:25 - Diminished Intro
*5:58** - Chord Melody*
9:07 - Line 2
11:23 - Review
11:55 - Line 3
14:35 - Line 4
16:57 - Line 5
*20:29** - Verse Rhythm*
24:35 - Chorus Rhythm
27:20 - 2nd Chorus
28:14 - Outro Riff

[alansimpson]

This one is a little challenging. But your arrangement is awsome.brings back memories of listening to the late great sid mark and his friday with frank and Sunday with sinatra on his radio program in Philly. Mr sid got mereligiously listening to sinatra when I was a teenager way back when.

[shermanrichardson]

Fantastic lesson, easy to follow thank you