Frank Vignola breaks down Johnny Smith's "Moonlight in Vermont".

This is a video breakdown of the famous Johnny Smith arrangement of "Moonlight in Vermont". There is a pdf available for free at my online jazz studio. Sign up for free.
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[@Gminor7]

I’ll never forget exactly when and where I was when I first heard this, in 1975. I had been playing fingerstyle blues guitar for about 4 years but when I heard this Johnny Smith recording in my freshman year college bookstore I immediately wanted to play jazz standards/chord melodies. I bought all the Johnny Smith records I could find. His version of Love is Here to Stay is the most beautiful guitar playing I’ve ever heard. Moonlight in Vermont is #2. Amazing to think of having access to Frank teaching this 48 years ago.

[@scttymc1967]

I'd just like to say that this lesson may have changed everything for me.In a time of quarantine I got "re interested" in jazz guitar.Johnny Smith has always been a favorite and what a breakthrough this has been.
I just want to say thank you very much sir.

[@sitarnut]

When we first listened to this as teens in the early 60's it wiped us out... we always heard that so many of the greats had read the George Van Eps guitar book which was mostly Triads. Cats like Jim Hall and many others. Frank, your Masterful lesson on this I have to try. Never thought I'd see what was really happening. Can't wait to send this to my Bro., the real guitarist in the family. His mind will Snap.

[@bok2bok333]

Thanks for this. And also just watched you play for Les Paul to an audience....amazing playing. I'm going to check your music out Frank. So inspiring to watch and listen to.

[@arthurkluver]

After many years of wondering What is happening,you helped me climb this mountain.Thanks!

[@paulgibby6932]

Great lesson, Frank. Thanks! Just the right amount of theory for somebody like me. Very clear, and such a pretty tune.

[@hiddenblade999]

Thank you so much for this video!!! Johnny Smith's most popular track? but his guitar playing is definitely not your standard block chords. Thanks for breaking it down!

[@dkstryker]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Your method is so much better for me since it is my first time learning any jazz song, and I've fallen in love with Johnny Smith's playing style and sound. I have the intro down thanks to you and now im going to get the rest of it down. Thanks again. Your a very patient and knowledgeable teacher.

[@andrewroblin1201]

Super lesson. Thank you, Frank!

[@cemsanat]

Always pleasure to learn from u and listen to Frank 🙏

[@climbtibet]

Just found the channel; it’s awesome. Thank you-another happy subscriber!

[@peterthibault7778]

Hi Frank, such a WONDERFUL way to teach. BEAUTIFUL SONG. THANKS. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. 😎🎶🎼🎸

[@diegoesandi]

thats awesome, Thanks Frank. Lovely masterclass

[@Gilvin]

Those chords stretch like crazy, can break your hands easily, Frank made it like no biggy, amazing.

[@RONNYGUITAR1]

Like he said: "Always look for another way." -- and I did. And there is another way!
Short notation: x x x 12 10 0 to x x x 7 8 0 to x x x 5 0 0 and so on.
Longer notation: 12th fret on the g string, 10th fret on the b string, open e string to 7th fret on the g string, 8th fret on the b string, open e string to 5th fret on the g string, open b string, open e string.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
It was too much of a stretch for me too, on a Squier Strat (is that a long scale guitar? -- I dunno...).

[@gilesjazzguitar64]

Great video and song choice Frank . Thanks I will add this little gem to my playing !

[@themusiccovenant]

Legendary guitarist

[@antonparas4782]

3:12 simple & beautiful voice leading

[@bok2bok333]

Lovely sounding guitar. nicely balanced

[@PeterAndWillAnderson]

Awesome video, love seeing your instruction! Hope to play with you soon.

[@Mgr.PiotrKogut]

Love youre style mr. Vignola rezpect 4 Poland

[@jampeg825]

Great lesson Frank. Thanks!

[@swingboutique]

I have always known Johnny Smith (plus Stan Getz) recorded the ultimate version of this tune but I'm only discovering today Johnny played it in the key of C! I've been playing it for decades - alone and with various horn players - but always is Eb. Now I have a new challenge: learn the G.O.A.T. version

[@gambarunner]

Thanks a bunch! Beautiful tone. This might be a trade secret, but I’d really love to know how you do the three window thing. I make videos teaching old time fiddle tunes sometimes and would love to be able to do that.

[@gerongrahamgg]

Earned my subscription

[@peter.halperin]

I can’t find the transcription, tabs or notation. Help anyone?
😊

[@johnbruno6868]

J.S. played it with the melody descending on the "B" string.

[@guitargod6997]

Beautiful tune well taught by a guy who knows how to play a ballad.

[@Skizze37]

A great simplified version, but definitely not what Johnny is playing on the recording.