The Circle of Fourths and Dominants (Through the Keys, Part 1)
Stage III Jazz Improvisation Lessons
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This lesson provides a method for learning the "Circle of Fourths" and for practicing concepts, phrases, and licks on dominant chords in all keys using the "Cycle of Dominants."
An understanding of major scales is needed to get the most from this lesson.
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The Arpeggio Circle, Part 1
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