Step #1 – Hexatonic b7 Major & 1 Major
Stage 4 | Lesson: 37 | Step 1 - (Theory) We start our hexatonic improvisation series with the most famous one popularized by McCoy Tyner in songs such…
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Step #2 – b5 Pentatonic Scale
Stage 4 | Lesson: 37 | Step 2 - (Theory) The b5 pentatonic scale is going to produce an almost an identical sound to that of the lydian mode. That is …
Step #3 – Modes In 4ths
Stage 4 | Lesson: 37 | Step 3 - (Technique) This particular interval practice is going to be extremely useful for improvisation purposes because lots …
Step #4 – Minor 4th Voicings
Stage 4 | Lesson: 37 | Step 4 - (Theory) The minor 4th voicing setup is one of the most popular modern jazz voicing you can find. Often these are also…
Step #5 – 4th Voicing Movements
Stage 4 | Lesson: 37 | Step 5 - (Theory) 4th voicing movements are going to be very important when comping and creating a modern sound. This step will…
Step #2 – Major Extensions Lick
Stage 4 | Lesson: 36 | Step 2 - (Technique) I love the sound that this major extensions line creates because after a 2-5-1 it still provides tension e…
Step #3 – Modes In 3rds
Stage 4 | Lesson: 36 | Step 3 - (Technique) Practicing your modes in 3rds is going to be extremely useful for a number of different reasons. 3rds are …
Step #4 – Drop 2 Bebop Scale Block Chords
Stage 4 | Lesson: 36 | Step 4 - (Theory) These drop 2 up the bebop scale stems from the “Barry Harris” school of education. This method is going t…
Step #5 – Major 7th Extension
Stage 4 | Lesson: 36 | Step 5 - (Theory) Now we’re working on isolating the major 7th extensions. Thank goodness there is not as many as the dominan…
Step #6 – #2 Pentatonic Improv
Stage 4 | Lesson: 36 | Step 6 - (Improvisation) Using the #2 pentatonic scale for improv can be combined with blues lines or simply used separately. E…