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27 Steps to Master 7th Chords Aug 28, 2024

How well do you know your 7th chords? This video will give you 27 steps to master the basic 7th chords.

DOWNLOAD this free packet containing all 27 steps for all the 6 basic 7th chord qualities.

 

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Master Transcriptions in 6 Easy Steps jazz improvisation transcriptions Aug 21, 2024

So, you've transcribed something. You've learned that lick, that line, that solo, that voicing that's inspired you to move the earth. Now what?

Check out these 6 concrete steps to squeeze every ounce of juice out of your transcriptions.

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Why Secondary Dominants are 🔥 jazz harmony May 01, 2024

Secondary dominants are essential to gaining a deep understanding of harmony. 

Check them out in action here on "Green Dolphin Street."

 

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Peter Bernstein's Beautiful Line Showcasing Tritone Substitution jazz improvisation Apr 18, 2024

I'm a huge admirer and fan of guitarist Peter Bernstein.

Here's a guarantee…if you practice this line in every key, you'll gain a much deeper understanding of how to play and hear tritone substitutions! This short line is packed with so much language, and he doesn't use one altered note.

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Sonny Stitt Melodic Mastery on this line on "The Night Has 1000 Eyes" jazz improvisation Mar 28, 2024

Check out this Sonny Stitt line from his solo on "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes!" This is what he masterfully plays over the last eight bars of the song form (II-V-I-VI7-II-V-I).

As always, learn the whole phrase, then break it up into smaller bits.  ALL 12 KEYS :)

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