Step #2 – Modes In 6ths
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 2 - (technique) Here we’re working on modes using the interval of a 6th. This interval should fit most hands perfectly w…
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Step #3 – Advanced 2 Hand Voicings Series Part 2
Stage 4 | Lesson: 39 | Step 3 - (theory) Here we’re combining upper structure triads with our LH shells. This particular set up is as good as it get…
Step #9 – There Will Never Be Another You Analysis 2
Stage 4 | Lesson: 38 | Step 9 - (repertoire) “There Will Never Be Another You” is a classic jazz standard with some very popular progressions. In …
Step #1 – Hexatonic Minor 7th Chords (ii-, bIII maj)
Stage 4 | Lesson: 38 | Step 1 - (theory) In this step we’ll look at a hexatonic scale that can be used over minor 7th chords. This one isn’t compl…
Step #2 – b6 Pentatonic Scale
Stage 4 | Lesson: 38 | Step 2 - (theory) In this step we’ll learn the b6 pentatonic scale. I describe the sound and texture of the b6 pentatonic sca…
Step #3 – Modes In 5ths
Stage 4 | Lesson: 38 | Step 3 - (theory) The interval of a 5th is a very strong and useful interval to have mastered in jazz. By this point you should…
Step #4 – Advanced 2 Hand Voicings Series Part 1
Stage 4 | Lesson: 38 | Step 4 - (theory) The setups learned in this step are crucial for creating perfectly balanced two hand voicings. You have to le…
Step #5 – Upper Structure Triads Dominants
Stage 4 | Lesson: 38 | Step 5 - (theory) The dominant chord contains the most amount of upper structure triads because it has the most amount of exten…
Step #6 – Hexatonic Minor 7th Improv
Stage 4 | Lesson: 38 | Step 6 - (improvisation) The improvisation process with this hexatonic scale won’t produce a drastic sound that you’re unfa…
Step #7 – b6 Pentatonic Improv
Stage 4 | Lesson: 38 | Step 7 - (improvisation) The b6 pentatonic creates a very spacey, and exploration type of sound. This is great for floaty atmos…