Paroles, Paroles ( Gianni Ferrio ) Improvised By Leo. -

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

To improvise over this track effectively, you must master its harmonic structure: Paroles, Paroles ( Gianni Ferrio ) improvised by Leo.

: The song is built on a bossa nova or easy-listening swing rhythm. : Use chromatic passing tones and "sighing" melodic

Whether you are performing a piano cover or a saxophone solo, use these techniques to capture the "Leo" style: Learning Resources : Delay your notes slightly behind

: Alternate between soft, staccato "caramel" notes and sweeping, legato phrases to represent the clash between the male's sugary compliments and the female's cold reality. Learning Resources

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

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