Lesson Goal: To develop fluency playing four-note scale cells for the minor iiø7-V7-i chord progression…
Pattern in the key of C Minor
Notice the leading tone B natural. This is a clue that all the notes are derived from the C “Harmonic” Minor Scale…
Straight Rendition…
Swing Rendition…
Using your knowledge of the major scales and chord structure (and your ears of course), play this pattern in at least the following keys: C minor, G minor, F minor, A minor, D minor, E minor.
Learning by doing in this manner will build an enormous scale and chord vocabulary that integrates visio-spatial keyboard awareness, ear training, technique, and rhythm… and lays a solid foundation for fluent improvisation.