Hello , It’s great to transcribe solos. It’s good for your ear but you need to know what to make of this transcription. I realized I needed to analyze the melody (identifying scale degrees) and simplify the phrases to understand how these phrases were built. This is what I call “zooming out”, to the quarter note and […]
Tag Archives: Level 4
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Dec
Dec
For jazz musicians looking to hone their craft, “Blue Train” is a treasure trove of inspiration and musical lessons. Coltrane’s innovative improvisations, the tight interplay between band members, and the sophisticated arrangements make each track a valuable study in jazz theory and performance.
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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, […]
08
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
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 […]
