Some screaming altissimo lines and a lot of takes to arrive at this one. Let’s dig into the process!
Open Masterclass: Reviewing Member Submissions of Stan Getz’s Solo on “Stella By Starlight”
My review of our short and sweet march Transcription Challenge. Nice work, all!
Shedding “Stella by Starlight” – Building a Solo from Fundamental Elements to Melodic Shapes
A simple chord-scale exercise for memorizing tunes and examples of an improvisational approach to memorizing and playing over chord changes.
Open Masterclass: Reviewing Member Submissions of Chris Potter’s Solo on “El Morocco”
My review of our February transcription challenge. Very, very impressed with the excellent submissions on a tough challenge.
Interchangeable Modes and the Value of Repetition – Shedding Session on a Minor ii-V From “Stella By Starlight”
Almost twenty minutes of me shedding just two bars of “Stella By Starlight,” starting with some practicable vocabulary. I’ll show you how I practice looping individual lines and eventually spin it out into full improvisation.
Open Masterclass: Reviewing Member Submissions Of Bob Reynolds’ Solo On “Our Day Will Come”
My review of our January transcription challenge. Excellent work, as always!
Solo Analysis: Bob Breaks Down His Approach to “Our Day Will Come”
Motifs, rhythmic approaches, bebop scales, and one of my FAVORITE go-to harmonic tricks.
Listening Lab: Opening up Minor Chords With Wider Intervals, the 110% Trick, and Using the Rhythmic Density Scale — Chris Potter on “El Morocco”
One of my all-time favorite recordings. Lots of innovative material with minor chords and intervals, a great altissimo workout, and exemplary use of the rhythmic density scale.
The Altered Dominant (7#9) Trick
One of my favorite harmonic “hacks,” this “trick” was first told to me by someone who heard it from Cannonball Adderley.
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