The concept is one of my favorites: multiplying our efforts to maximize our return on practice. Understanding this concept will instantly DOUBLE the number of chords you can use it on.
Vocabulary Nuggets: Major 7th Chord Descending Chromatically – Part 1, Maj7 Chords
Learn this “nugget” in 12 keys with me. Both harmonically and rhythmically, it’s a great one to have under your fingers all around the horn.
Blue Bossa – Lines that feel good to play #6 and #7 – A Technical Loop and the Major Bebop Scale
The sixth and seventh installment in “Lines That Feel Good” over Blue Bossa. These two feature a technical loop and the major bebop scale.
Listening Lab & Transcription Challenge – Paul Desmond on Black Orpheus
This month, we’re digging into Paul Desmond’s solo on Black Orpheus—a beautifully constructed, lyrical solo that feels almost composed. We’ll cover how to follow harmony in real time, spot key cadences by ear, and uncover one especially golden passage worth transcribing and internalizing.
Blue Bossa – Lines that feel good to play #4 and #5 – Diatonic Seventh Chords and Upper Extension Triads
The fourth and fifth installment of lines over this jam-session staple. This one uses diatonic seventh chords and simple triads to hit upper extensions.
Blue Bossa – Lines that feel good to play #3 – Experiencing upper extensions
The third of some fun lines to play over this jam-session staple. This one has subtle harmonic and rhythmic implications.
Blue Bossa – Lines that feel good to play #2 – Let’s practice laying back
The second of some fun lines to play over this jam-session staple.
Blue Bossa – Lines that feel good to play #1
The first of some fun lines to play over this jam-session staple.
The 1753 Exercise For Memorizing Chord Changes (Ex. Donna Lee)
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