Archive for September, 2009

Benefits Of Ear Training And Relative Pitch

Here is a good article from Paul Gian on Ear training and relative pitch. Relative pitch is something I say is much more important than having perfect pitch. Check it out!

Basic Concepts in Jazz Improvisation

Here’s a good video on jazz improvisation. Although, it starts with talking about improvising with scales (I like melodies better), it is a good introduction. Check it out!

ii-V7b9-I-Patterns

Explanation and demonstration of the fifth chapter of the book “250 Jazz Patterns”.

ii – V7 Patterns

Explanation and demonstration of the fourth chapter of the book “250 Jazz Patterns”.

Lesson for September 2009

Lesson for September 2009

Part I: Diatonic Intervals

Download this video Diatonic Intervals

Part II: Displaced Octaves

Download this video Displaced Scales

Part III: Displaced Octaves in Improvisation

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Minor Patterns

Explanation and demonstration of the third chapter of the book “250 Jazz Patterns”.

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Major Patterns

Explanation and demonstration of the second chapter of the book “250 Jazz Patterns”.

Happy Birthday Sonny Rollins, 79 today

In honor of saxophonist Sonny Rollins, here’s a video from 1965 in Denmark, with Nils-Henning Orsted Pedersen bass and Alan Dawson drums. On Rollin’s personal website he has leadsheets and solo transcriptions for sale! Go check’em out!

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