Step #7 – Major Extension Improv
Stage 4 | Lesson: 36 | Step 7 - (Improvisation) The major 7th extensions produce beautiful open, and wondering colors. These are fantastic to use as y…
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Step #8 – Advanced Solo Piano Series Part 4
Stage 4 | Lesson: 36 | Step 8 - (Repertoire) The great thing about solo piano is the freedom. In this step will explore different types of textures yo…
Step #9 – Drop 2 Bebop Chords Application
Stage 4 | Lesson: 36 | Step 9 - (Repertoire) Integrating your drop 2 bebop block chords is a little bit harder than simply practicing them. Pick diffe…
Step #1 – #2 Pentatonic Scale
Stage 4 | Lesson: 36 | Step 1 - (Theory) The #2 pentatonic scale is going to sound slightly blusey because of the #2, but it also gives a more country…
Step #6 – Altered Scale Improv
Stage 4 | Lesson: 35 | Step 6 - (Improvisation) The altered scale can be used to improvise in any way shape or form. Move up, move down. Simply experi…
Step #7 – b2 Pentatonic Improv
Stage 4 | Lesson: 35 | Step 7 - (Improvisation) The b2 pentatonic will take a little getting used to when implementing. The middle eastern sound it cr…
Step #8 – Dominant Extensions Improv
Stage 4 | Lesson: 35 | Step 8 - (Improvisation) Improv with dominant extensions can get overwhelming. There are so many. Which ones do you use. Take e…
Step #9 – Advanced Solo Piano Series Part 3
Stage 4 | Lesson: 35 | Step 9 - (Repertoire) Select a tune of your choice, preferably one with more space than usual, and implement the solo piano spa…
Step #1 – Altered Scale
Stage 4 | Lesson: 35 | Step 1 - (Theory) The Altered scale is amazing tool that you hear used all the time by the greats. It allows you to move outsid…
Step #2 – b2 Pentatonic
Stage 4 | Lesson: 35 | Step 2 - (Theory) The b2 pentatonic scale will provide a sound similar to the harmonic minor scale. It’ll give you an atmosph…