Yardbird Suite

September 11, 2010

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Chord Charts

Yardbird Suite was composed by Charlie Parker in 1946. The title refers to Parker’s nickname known amongst his colleagues: Yardbird, or Bird. This is a great bebop standard to know! It is most commonly played in the key of C major.

Videos to learn the melody/changes

Charlie "Bird" Parker - Yardbird Suite

03:01

Bud Powell-Yardbird Suite

04:29

Richie Cole Quintet - Yard Bird Suite

07:39

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Camden is a working jazz pianist, multi-instrumentalist, and music educator currently living near Boise, ID. He teaches music at the Idaho Arts Charter School, and is the jazz adjunct professor at Northwest Nazarene University. Check out his music at www.camdenhughesmusic.com.