Bob Reynolds Virtual Studio

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Sharpen your technique while familiarizing yourself with minor thirds all over your instrument.

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There’s a pile of great material to unlock in this Charlie Parker classic (based on “Rhythm” Changes).

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Connect non-traditional chord changes using common tones, guide tones, and simplified scales.

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Strengthen your lower register technique with this compact exercise.

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As we wrap up Ottis’ rhythm changes solo, he hits on a great dominant cycle that Thelonious Monk used heavily. I also dig in more on using air and dynamics to turn what is a pile of great vocabulary into phrases that have more swing and impact.

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As we continue combing through Ottis’ excellent solo, we’re uncovering some hip harmonic moves over Rhythm Changes. The next step is for you to try these out with a play-along and eventually on the gig.