{"id":298840,"date":"2025-06-17T12:31:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-play-a-piano-montuno-on-any-song-mdecks-music-blog\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T12:31:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:31:08","slug":"how-to-play-a-piano-montuno-on-any-song-mdecks-music-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=298840","title":{"rendered":"How To Play A Piano Montuno on Any Song \u2013 mDecks Music Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Playing piano montunos can transform any song, giving it that infectious Latin groove that makes everyone want to move. Today, we\u2019ll take a jazz standard like \u201cSatin Doll\u201d and turn it into a piano montuno. By the end of this lesson, you\u2019ll know how to create a montuno pattern from any chord progression and apply these concepts to any montuno pattern you want.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83c\udfb9 How To Play Piano Montuno On Any Song: A Step By Step Guide #jazzpiano #latinmusic #montuno\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LMzxc9ZIsp0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Choose Your Montuno Pattern<\/h4>\n<p>First, we need to decide on the montuno pattern we\u2019re going to use. Here\u2019s a classic 2-3 clave montuno pattern:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2813\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/2024\/06\/19\/how-to-play-a-piano-montuno-on-any-song\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9-13-31e280afam\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png\" data-orig-size=\"1852,414\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png?w=736\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2813\" style=\"width:697px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png?w=1020 1020w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png?w=150 150w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png?w=300 300w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.13.31e280afam.png 1852w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Key Tip<\/strong>: Choose the correct pattern for the clave you\u2019re using. The downbeats go in the 2 part of the clave, and the upbeats on the 3 part. A 4-measure pattern works best for most forms.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Decide on the Compound Line<\/h4>\n<p>Next, we need to decide on the compound line for our montuno. Compound lines emerge from different layers when you play patterns. For example, in a previous video, we used Billy Joel\u2019s \u201cSummer, Highland Falls\u201d to illustrate this concept.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play Billy Joel&#039;s &quot;Summer, Highland Falls&quot; Compound Lines &amp; Syncopation #pianotutorial\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CK8iwwJ3IFA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Piano montunos have two layers:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Outside Layer<\/strong>: Creates the montuno line, usually a guide-tone line.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inside Layer<\/strong>: Provides the harmonic context.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For example, in an Em7 to A7 progression, we can play:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2814\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/2024\/06\/19\/how-to-play-a-piano-montuno-on-any-song\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9-29-55e280afam\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png\" data-orig-size=\"1828,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png?w=736\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png?w=1021 1021w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png?w=150 150w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png?w=300 300w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.29.55e280afam.png 1828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Notice how the line D to C# acts as a guide tone for the Em7 to A7 progression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guide Tones<\/strong>: These are the 3rd and 7th of the chord.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Em7: G (3rd) and D (7th)<\/li>\n<li>A7: G (7th) and C# (3rd)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In an Em7 to A7 progression, the D moves to C#, and the G stays fixed, turning from the 3rd of Em7 to the 7th of A7.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2815\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/2024\/06\/19\/how-to-play-a-piano-montuno-on-any-song\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9-40-37e280afam\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam.png\" data-orig-size=\"1108,892\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam.png?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam.png?w=736\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"824\" src=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2815\" style=\"width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam.png?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam.png?w=150 150w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam.png?w=300 300w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-9.40.37e280afam.png 1108w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Create the Inner Layer<\/h4>\n<p>The inner layer provides harmonic context. For Em7, you can play G and B, completing the chord since E is already in the bass. For A7, you can play G and A or G and E. A more effective inner line for A7 is G and B, the same as Em7, because it reinforces the guide tones.<\/p>\n<p>Now, choose the other note for the inner harmonic line:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Options: Chord-tone (E or A) or tensions (9th B or 13th F#)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 9th (B) works great and is easy to play as it\u2019s the same note as on Em7.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Simplified Approach<\/strong>: The left hand often mirrors the bottom notes of the right hand. This straightforward approach opens up the sound of your arrangement.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applying the Concepts: \u201cSatin Doll\u201d Example<\/h4>\n<p>Here\u2019s how we applied these concepts to \u201cSatin Doll\u201d:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Measures<\/strong>: The b7 of Dm moves to the 3 of G7 (C to B). Inner harmony uses F and A for both chords. The same technique is applied in measures 3 and 4 with Em7 to A7.<\/li>\n<li><strong>End of Measure 2<\/strong>: Notes anticipate the Em7 in the next measure, acting as pickup notes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turnaround<\/strong>: Break the montuno with interesting voicings or tensions like #9 chords.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Line Cliches<\/strong>: Use them to create movement in static chords (e.g., 7-6-5 over Fmaj7).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2817\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/2024\/06\/19\/how-to-play-a-piano-montuno-on-any-song\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7-47-09e280afpm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm.png\" data-orig-size=\"1738,2128\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm.png?w=245\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm.png?w=736\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"836\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm.png?w=836\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2817\" style=\"width:432px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm.png?w=836 836w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm.png?w=1672 1672w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm.png?w=123 123w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm.png?w=245 245w, https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot-2024-06-08-at-7.47.09e280afpm.png?w=768 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Practice and Create Your Montuno<\/h4>\n<p>These techniques are foolproof for creating that classic montuno sound.<br \/>So, what are you waiting for? Start practicing your montuno patterns and let\u2019s see your creativity in action!<\/p>\n<p>Remember that the pdf with all the exercises and concepts is available to all \u201cexclusive access\u201d members on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCBCch4Wd-JAuyURvmmA1oyQ\">mDecks Music Youtube Channel.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you enjoy this content remember there\u2019s a library of more than 200 music lessons and piano tutorials in our <a href=\"https:\/\/mdecks.com\/musictheory.phtml\">mDecks Music Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<div data-carousel-extra=\"{\" blog_id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\">\n<figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2821\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/2024\/06\/19\/how-to-play-a-piano-montuno-on-any-song\/image-2-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2.png\" data-orig-size=\"479,356\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2.png?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2.png?w=479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2.png?strip=info&amp;w=479 479w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"356\" data-id=\"2821\" data-link=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/?attachment_id=2821\" data-url=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2.png?w=479\" data-width=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-2.png\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\">\n<figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2822\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/2024\/06\/19\/how-to-play-a-piano-montuno-on-any-song\/image-3-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-3.png\" data-orig-size=\"479,356\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-3.png?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-3.png?w=479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-3.png?strip=info&amp;w=479 479w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"356\" data-id=\"2822\" data-link=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/?attachment_id=2822\" data-url=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-3.png?w=479\" data-width=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/mdecksmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-3.png\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;appId=249643311490&version=v2.3\"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Playing piano montunos can transform any song, giving it that infectious Latin groove that makes everyone want to move. Today, we\u2019ll take a jazz standard like \u201cSatin Doll\u201d and turn it into a piano montuno. 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