If you're a guitar or a piano player, one important thing that you'd be able to do is chord melody - playing the chords and the melody of a jazz standard at the same time.But this presents a particular challenge, especially for jazz guitar players. So what are the basics of chord melody and how do you do it? In this episode:1.  Intro 2. Creating chord melody - Polka Dots and Moonbeams 3. The basics of creating chord melody:  4.  How to find the chords under the melody notes -  Section A 5.  How to emphasize the melody notes 6. Try adding some ornaments 7.  How to find the chords under the melody notes - Section B 8.  My own rendition of Polka Dots and MoonbeamsImportant Links:LJS Inner Circle MembershipFree Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way Listen to the Learn Jazz Standards PodcastGet our Amazon Best Selling book50% off Offer