The Flat Nine
Stage IV Jazz Improvisation Lessons • 8m 24s
The use of flat nines in resolving dominant chord harmony is addressed in this lesson. Exercises and patterns, based on the chord changes from the standard, "I Could Write a Book," are included to help expand your vocabulary to include these extensions of basic harmony.
In preparation for the lesson, it is important that you have an understanding of V-I and ii-V-I chordal movement.
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