Beginning Jazz Improvisation, Lesson 1: The Role of the Major Scale
The Beginning Jazz Improvisation Course
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25m
Learn the value of the major scale as a foundation for playing and improvising jazz. We'll also cover the relationship with the Dorian scale and minor 7 chord. Major and Minor 7 play-along tracks are included in all 12 keys in the EXTRAS folder.
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