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2011-07-21 By Bob 3 Comments

Four – Lesson 4: Triplets, Triads and Half-Step Resolutions

A constant-triplet-through-the-changes exercise.

2011-07-21 By Bob 1 Comment

Four – Lesson 3: Descending Minor 7th Chord Progression

Topics covered include: Articulation, Accent points: targeting notes, Working over the descending-by-half-step minor 7th chord progression

2011-07-13 By Bob Leave a Comment

Four – Lesson 2: Strategies for Practicing with a Play-Along

Having a plan for each chorus; how to practice with play-alongs and with another person; improvisation strategies, and more

2011-07-10 By Bob 4 Comments

Four – Lesson 1: Things to Focus on with This Classic Tune

Introduction and getting started.

2011-06-27 By Bob 21 Comments

II-V-I with Triplets and Chromatic Enclosures

A practical example of enclosures (approach notes/leading tones) in a bebop phrase.

2011-06-20 By Bob 4 Comments

Practicing II-V-Is in 12 Keys

Learn tactics for effective use of play-alongs, as well as a breakdown of some bebop vocabulary.

2011-06-16 By Bob 2 Comments

In the Car with Chris Potter – Blues in Concentric Circles

Chris Potter’s Concentric Circles is one of my all-time favorite recordings and was HIGHLY influential on me.

2011-06-13 By Bob 15 Comments

Quick Tip: Using the Bis Bb Key

What’s better, side Bb or Bis Bb? When should you use bis?

2011-05-19 By Bob 45 Comments

Sound Hip over a One Chord Jam (5 Sounds to Play over One Minor Chord)

Hip stuff to play over a simple two-chord groove.