Here are some of the mantras I live by: • Don’t underestimate the fundamentals. • Don’t overestimate your mastery of the fundamentals. • There is fun in fundamentals! • Keep swinging! Watch the video and download the PDF! English Français English Français Resources: Jazz Map Triads & voice-leading Why triads are important Black Orpheus Stella […]
Tag Archives: Level 3
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Nov
Nov
In this short video (Tetrads in tonal harmony) I want to introduce or clarify some of the most foundational elements we need to understand and hear in order to play music in a tonal context. In classical harmony as well as in pop music, the chords are mainly triads (except the dominant 7th chord). However, […]
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Dec
Dec
Reharmonization can be a complex and advanced technique, and it requires a deep understanding of music theory and harmony.
Let’s look at how we can reharmonize a melody originally based on I V7 V7 I.
This article shows how a fantastic exercise to practice your scales over the changes of a jazz standard!
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Sep
Sep
Hi , In this series of short video lessons, I’ll guide you through a 4-step path to improvisation — four progressive levels designed to help you gain clarity and confidence as you build authentic bebop lines. By working through these stages, you’ll not only deepen your understanding of the jazz language, but also lay a […]
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Jul
The Complete Jazz Articulation Guide 🇬🇧 Hello ! So you wanna play jazz? Well, first you got to learn how to articulate jazz! Can you recognize these standards: da hoo da hoo da dit da hoo da hoo da dit day doo dit doo da da hoo day doo dow da dwee daht da hoo da […]
