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Jazz School: [Minor] iiø7-V7-i Chord Progression: Scale-Chord Pairings

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Lesson Goal: To become fluent in the Harmonic Minor “scale-chord” pairings for the workhorse iiø7-V7-i chord progression in all keys…

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2018-04-02 Jazz School

Blues School: Minor Pentatonic Scale: Theory & Ear Training

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As the name suggests, the Minor Pentatonic Scale has five notes and a minor quality–widely used in Blues tonalities in blues (of course), folk, pop, and rock….

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2015-04-02 Blues School

Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 4 of 24: Harmonic Analysis

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The importance of deep harmonic comprehension and ear training cannot be overstated…

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2011-06-29 Composition & Improvisation, Music Theory

Composition & Improvisation: Case Study: Part 3 of 24: Melodic Analysis

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A good Melody is never some haphazard combination of notes…

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2011-06-29 Composition & Improvisation, Music Theory

Transposition: Why Learn How to Transpose?

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Transposition is the process of playing or rewriting a piece of music in other than the original key…

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2011-05-01 Transposition

Scales: Dorian Scale Theory, 12 Keys

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A handy downloadable reference in *.PDF format showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege for the Dorian Scale in twelve keys…

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2011-02-20 Scales

Scales: Mixolydian Scale Theory, 12 Keys

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A handy downloadable reference in *.PDF format showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege for the Mixolydian Scale in twelve keys…

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2011-02-20 Scales

Scales: Natural Minor Scale Theory, 12 Keys

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A handy downloadable reference in *.PDF format showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege for the Natural Minor Scale in twelve keys…

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2011-02-20 Scales

Scales: Major Scale Theory, 12 Keys

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A handy downloadable reference in *.PDF format showing notation, keyboard layout, key signature, letter names, scale degrees, and solfege for the Major Scale in twelve keys…

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2011-02-20 Scales

Solfege: A Fun & Easy Ear Training Idea

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A super simple and effective way to do Solfege ear training…

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2011-02-13 Scales

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