Paroles, Paroles ( Gianni Ferrio ) Improvised By Leo. [FAST]

: The song is built on a bossa nova or easy-listening swing rhythm.

To improvise over this track effectively, you must master its harmonic structure:

: Use the Sax Channel play-along to practice your melodic variations over the Ferrio/Chiosso score. Paroles, Paroles ( Gianni Ferrio ) improvised by Leo.

: Delay your notes slightly behind the beat (lay back) to match the conversational, almost dismissive tone of the original Italian version by Mina .

"Paroles, Paroles," originally composed by Gianni Ferrio with lyrics by Leo Chiosso and Giancarlo Del Re, is a timeless masterpiece of Italian and French chanson. While traditionally known as a duet between a singer and a spoken-word artist, modern improvisations—often referred to as being "by Leo" (referencing lyricist Leo Chiosso or modern jazz interpretations)—focus on the song's rhythmic bossa nova foundation and its cynical, conversational charm. : The song is built on a bossa

Am7→Dm7→G7→Cmaj7cap A m 7 right arrow cap D m 7 right arrow cap G 7 right arrow cap C m a j 7 ) to create a sense of elegant movement.

: Use chromatic passing tones and "sighing" melodic descents to mimic the female singer's skepticism of the "empty words" (paroles). : Use chromatic passing tones and "sighing" melodic

: It typically shifts between minor and major modes, reflecting the "bittersweet" dialogue between the two performers.