Relating the Pentatonics, Part 1
Stage II Jazz Improvisation Lessons • 10m
In this lesson, you'll learn the relationship between the major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, and blues scales. Exercises and examples are provided that will teach you how to determine, understand, and play these scales in any key.
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Relating the Pentatonics, Part 2
In this lesson, you'll learn technique building patterns using pentatonic scales. We also practice improvising together using the B flat minor pentatonic scale. Exercises and examples are transposed for tenor and alto sax. Play-along track included in the Extras!
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Major, Minor, Dominant: What's the Di...
This lesson explores the differences between basic major, minor, and dominant chords and the arpeggios. Not just a theory lesson- a practice method is also outlined for learning to understand these types of chords, and for playing the arpeggios.
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Intervals: The Building Blocks of Jazz
This lesson provides a practical guide to understanding the different simple intervals (intervals within one octave) and offers playing exercises for learning and internalizing them in all keys.
