Learn 7 variations of my favorite bebop-flavored lines that sound great over static minor 7 chords.
Explaining Pentatonic Scale Variations
This video explains the basic pentatonic scales and a few of their lesser-used but awesome-sounding (if slightly confusing) cousins.
Transcription Challenge: “Sign On” by Earth, Wind & Fire
This groove is so tight it just makes you wanna get up and dance!
Limitation Exercise: Improvising With Only 4 Notes
Imposing limitations on your improvising is an effective way to shield you from the overwhelm of what to practice.
Grace Notes, Blues Feel, Bebop Lines and Space…on the Piano
Playing piano over a groove to illustrate grace notes, blues feel and bebop lines.
7 Examples to Move You Beyond the Same Old Ideas Over Minor 7 Chords
Feel like you’re just repeating the same old ideas over those ubiquitous minor chords? Here are a few strategies to help you unleash new *melodic* ideas.
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.
Improvising Over a 4-Chord Groove (1)
If you ever feel like you’ve run out of ideas in a “simple” groove situation, here’s some ideas.