Now that you’ve come to terms with rhythm changes—the harmony, the substitutions, the phrasing—it’s time to bring it all back to the music. The best way to solidify everything you’ve learned is by applying it to real tunes. Below is a list of classic rhythm changes heads that I highly recommend checking out.

Take a moment to listen to each one and pick your favorite as a starting point:

• Oleo

• Fungi Mama

• Anthropology

• Cotton Tail

• Lester Leaps In

We also did a Tune of the Month feature on Anthropology, which is a Charlie Parker rhythm changes head. If you’d like to start there, you’ll find a full lesson breakdown, Soundslice integration, and supporting materials right here:
👉 Anthropology – February 2025 Tune of the Month

That brings us to the end of this course. I hope you’ve enjoyed it and picked up not only a bunch of useful phrases, but also some insight into how I think about learning vocabulary, tunes, and—most importantly—how to integrate the two.

As always, if you’re unsure where to go next or just want some personalized advice, drop a message in the community. I’ll be more than happy to help point you in the right direction.

Thanks again for being here—see you in the next lesson!