Understanding jazz terminology is by no means a simple task. Learning how to read, comprehend and execute progressions like Cmaj7 – C#dim7 – Dm9 – G7#5 may appear daunting, however this article will provide you with all necessary information for 1) constructing jazz chords and 2) understanding their corresponding symbols. This is the first andContinue reading “Jazz Harmony Lesson 1: Chord Construction and Symbols”
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Melodic Minor Modes in Jazz – Advanced Lesson
In this short lesson, we are going to learn how to construct the modes of the melodic minor scale and how to utilise them in our improvisational playing. These modes are a wonderful gateway to producing melodic lines that sound musically interesting and sophisticated. They also aid us when soloing over common but dissonant harmonicContinue reading “Melodic Minor Modes in Jazz – Advanced Lesson”
The Whole-tone Scale – Intermediate Lesson
The majority of musicians are familiar with a certain catalogue of scales, usually including major, minor, pentatonic, blues and dorian, as they are most commonly used in western music. However, there are countless scales available to us that are lesser known and should be explored to expand our overall knowledge and playing abilities. Examples includeContinue reading “The Whole-tone Scale – Intermediate Lesson”
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