Start by learning how to handle long chords that last for multiple bars. In I’ll Remember April, the opening chord sits on one chord for four bars, which often trips people up. The key is learning how to create motion over a static sound like this. By studying how players use riffs, motivic development, and variation, you’ll discover how to keep your ideas moving forward.

Next, focus on the movement between major and parallel minor, a key part of the sound of I’ll Remember April. When you hear this transition as a single connected idea, your lines start to reflect the change. Understanding what actually shifts in the harmony helps you phrase through these sections with more clarity and direction.

Finally, develop the Lydian sound over long major chords. I’ll Remember April gives you space on major harmony, and this is where Lydian becomes a useful color. Learning how to hear and apply this sound gives you more options and helps you shape lines that feel more open and expressive over sustained major sections.