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2025-05-30 By Bob Leave a Comment

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.

2025-05-17 By Bob 3 Comments

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.

2025-04-27 By Bob 6 Comments

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.

2025-04-05 By Bob 12 Comments

Blue Bossa – Lines that feel good to play #1

The first of some fun lines to play over this jam-session staple.

2025-03-11 By Bob 8 Comments

The 1753 Exercise For Memorizing Chord Changes (Ex. Donna Lee)

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2025-02-01 By Bob 2 Comments

“Donna Lee” Piano Voicings for Non-Piano Players

We’re gonna play through the harmony of the iconic Charlie Parker tune “Donna Lee” at the piano. No chops needed!

2025-01-25 By Bob 7 Comments

“Donna Lee” Melody Workout

A detailed approach on how to practice this important bebop melody so you get the most out of it.

2024-11-01 By Bob 20 Comments

7 Bebop Lines Over a 1-Chord -7 Groove: Enclosures, Approach Notes, and Anticipations

Learn 7 variations of my favorite bebop-flavored lines that sound great over static minor 7 chords.

2024-09-13 By Bob Leave a Comment

Summertime – Joshua Redman Phrases, Part 2

We’re digging into another of the countless great phrases from Joshua Redman’s “Summertime” solo. We’ll focus on his use of major and minor triads to create a strong melodic anchor, as well as looking into his bebop language and enclosures that work over both the minor ii-V and its relative major. 

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