Learn 7 variations of my favorite bebop-flavored lines that sound great over static minor 7 chords.
Strategies for Backdoor II-Vs: Voice-Leading Upper Structure Chords
In this video we’ll take a look at what “backdoor ii-Vs” are, where they come from, and a good approach for improvising over them.
IIm7 V7#11 Workout (Miyako)
A series of practice-with-me examples to lead to a fun sound over a II V with a #11.
Sharp 1 & 2 Diminished – An Elegant Harmonic Substitution to Use in Your Turnarounds
This lesson explains and shows you how to use the sharp 1 & 2 diminished substitution. This is a must-know device to have in your improvisational tool belt over both the blues and rhythm changes.
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.
Stella! Analyzing the harmonic motion of the deceptively tricky “Stella By Starlight”
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Upside Down Major 7th Chords (+ How to Instantly Improve Your Medium-swing 8th Notes)
Freshen up your playing AND instantly improve your medium-swing 8th notes with this simple mental trick (and one slight rhythmic shift).
Using the Keyboard to Transcribe Harmony from a Pop Song (EWF “Sign On”)
This is on the intermediate to advanced side, but no reason not to start doing this even if it feels over your head currently. I can’t overstate how important it is to get to the keyboard to visualize harmony.
What is [that cool stuff] going on in this alto solo?!
Inside this solo is a great example of one of those “licks” you’d do well to learn in all 12 keys.
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