The phrasing demo for the Killer Joe lesson. The play-along is included with the EXTRAS folder

Learn to solo on the jazz standard, Killer Joe. Be sure to watch the phrasing demonstration and download the EXTRAS folder.

Practice with the I Play-You Play video after viewing the lesson. Play-along included with EXTRAS.

This one expands Lick #11 to include additional diatonic-chromatic enclosures.

This Part 5 example covers the diminished chord found in Jobim's tune, How Insensitive. Download the Extras.

This Part 5 example covers the diminished chord found in Jobim's tune, Wave. Download the Extras for play-along and written files.

This is the beginning of the revised lesson on diminished chords. Look for 4 example videos.

This is Example 1 in part 5 of the diminished scale series. Watch Part 5 Introduction first.

This one introduces an enclosure with an arpeggio passage that works well with a chromatic line.

In this demo, I identify the concepts I'm using with subtitles, then cover them in the lesson.

In this lesson, I cover the concepts identified in the Phrasing Demo. Be sure to download the EXTRAS for the written file and play-along.

This is the I Play-You Play portion of Quick Tunes #19. The play-along is included with the EXTRAS.

Learn a concept for creating ascending diminished scale lines using a different group of minor 3rds. This one is based a a lick transcribed from a Stanley Turrentine solo.

In this video I show you a 2-part diminished scale pattern with a triplet variation.

I show you a couple of ways to analyze and practice this major lick with a blues inflection.

Learn how to combine diminished scale patterns and more applications of the diminished scale using the chord progression from Stella by Starlight. Separate phrasing demonstration and I Play-You Play videos included. The EXTRAS include two play-along tracks and the written file.

This is the I Play-You Play video for the lesson using the slow Stella by Starlight play-along.

Another essential chromatic line for dominant chords with a major option.

Learn how to begin practicing diminished scale lines in your improvisation on chord changes. Be sure to download the EXTRAS for the written file and two play-along tracks.

This is the first video in part 3 of the series. Learn about the analyzation of the shared scales.

Learn to solo on the classic jazz standard, On the Sunny Side of the Street.

Here's the I Play-You Play video for Quick Tunes #18 - On the Sunny Side of the Street.

Here's the Phrasing Demonstration that goes with Quick Tunes #18- On the Sunny Side of the Street

This pattern utilizes the double tritone intervals found in the diminished scale.