Check out how guitarist Pat Metheny works his way outside the harmony on a blues, using nothing more than major triads.
How to See Inside a Chord Symbol
Learn to unpack a chord symbol and discover the various “mini-chords” living inside it.
Deconstructing the Theory and Rhythm Behind “Outlier” by Snarky Puppy
Connect non-traditional chord changes using common tones, guide tones, and simplified scales.
Triadic Tone Exercise
A simple, but powerful exercise to improve your intonation.
Create a modern inside/outside sound using first inversion triads
An advanced concept, based on a simple device, to get you out and in again.
Modal Melodies: How to Find the Right Notes (and Play Them Creatively)
Using the Joe Henderson song “Black Narcissus” as an example, I cover practice strategies for mastering each chord, scale, and the tune as a whole.