Satin Doll
Composed by Duke Ellington (1953)Form: AABA32 bars4/4beginner
Satin Doll is a classic Duke Ellington composition from 1953 featuring sophisticated yet accessible harmony. The tune is built on parallel ii-V progressions in the A sections, making it ideal for practicing voice leading and ii-V patterns. The bridge shifts to the IV and bVI key areas, providing harmonic variety. This is a must-know standard for any jazz musician.
Ready
140 BPM
Notation
A1A Section (First)
A2A Section (Second)
BB Section (Bridge)
A3A Section (Final)