Lesson Goal: To develop fluency playing four-note scale cells for the workhorse iiø7-V7-i chord progression…
Pattern in the key of C Major (Notice that all 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.