The video is self explanatory. I will just link the original PDF file I show in it in case you want to print it out. Printable PDF: Transposing
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Easy standard jazz song analyzed
In this video I will show you how jazz standards are actually much easier that most people think. I bring as an example the famous standard ‘Autumn leaves’. You’ll notice right away that this is mostly made up by two 2-5-1 progressions one in major, the other one in minor. I have already show you… Continue reading Easy standard jazz song analyzed
Expand your vocabulary Pt2
Expand your vocabulary Pt2 After I have learnt my phrase in every key I will now use it in context. Here I am using it on ‘autumn leaves’ every time there is a 2-5-1. of course I use it in the appropriate key, and I fill the rest of the tune with material stylistically similar.… Continue reading Expand your vocabulary Pt2
Expand your vocabulary Pt1
Expand your vocabulary Pt1 In this video I’ll show you how to ‘import’ in your playing a new phrase/ melodic snippet by analyzing its shape and transposing it in every key. This is the phrase I use:
Connecting 7th arpeggios with scales
This is a great exercise that not only will improve your articulation, but will better your understanding of 7th arpeggios and how to connect them in a musical manner. Watch the video and download the file, it is pretty much self explanatory. After you have learnt the exercise, there are two things you can do… Continue reading Connecting 7th arpeggios with scales
7th Arpeggios
a lesson on 7th arpeggios, here I demonstrate how to master these structures all over the guitar. I mostly play the major 7th arpeggio, but you can use any arpeggio in any key. Printable PDF: 7th arpeggios – shapes
2-5-1 minor
Like the 2-5-1 in major this is quite a reoccurring progression in many different styles. Its originates from the Harmonic Minor scale and the chords are IIm7(b5)-V7(b9)-Im(maj7). In the video I show you a scale (that really has no name) that fits these 3 chords, and if learned in all keys, will cover your basic… Continue reading 2-5-1 minor
Interval Color for Soloing
One of the ways to fight ‘patterns’ playing is to explore all the intervals you can find in a scale. It is a really easy concept you can apply to ANY scale. This is also a great exercise for your chops. Try to practice more with your ears than your fingers…enough said. If applied to… Continue reading Interval Color for Soloing
Adding Chromatic Approach Notes
This video is pretty much self explanatory. Chromatic approach notes are just notes that live half a step above or below the note we want to target. We can put together more than one approach note and string them together to do a more complex approach. Usually the target note will be a chord tone… Continue reading Adding Chromatic Approach Notes
2-5-1 Pt2:Examples
Just some examples on the 2-5-1 (to be ‘proper’ I should write II-V-I ) progression in C major, using only notes from the major scale. Remember the harmonic rhythm concept: strong notes on strong beats. I definitely advice recording yourself and criticize your playing in a positive way. There is no point in saying ‘that… Continue reading 2-5-1 Pt2:Examples