Under Construction Dashboard 2-Ex5

2016-07-16 By Bob

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

2016-06-17 By Bob 16 Comments

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

2016-06-05 By Bob 6 Comments

Strengthen your lower register technique with this compact exercise.

2016-05-28 By Bob 2 Comments

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.

2016-05-21 By Bob 2 Comments

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.

2016-05-15 By Bob 3 Comments

Learn about motivic development, implied harmonic superimposition, and applying the altered scale in the blues, from 5 brilliant measures of Cannonball’s solo.