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2-5-1 Soloing with the Mixo-Blues Scale

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Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Advanced
02:08:17

This workshop introduces a comprehensive course focused on the mixo blues scale, a versatile nine-note scale that works across jazz, blues, pop, rock, funk, and gospel styles. The course is structured in six progressive lessons covering the two-five-one chord progression, scale fundamentals and fingering, essential exercises, improvisation techniques including slides and turns, harmonized techniques, and complete solo construction. Students learn single-note improvisation, harmonized melody creation, and storytelling through solos, with practical application across swing, Latin, and jazz ballad styles.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the 2-5-1 chord progression in every key
  • Play 2 left hand accompaniments and 4 common rhythms
  • Master the Mixo-Blues Scale
  • Explore various exercises to create your own lines
  • Combine all techniques to master soloing with the Mixo-Blues scale
Learning Focus
  • Improvisation
  • Technique

Course Lessons

1
2-5-1 Soloing with the Mixo-Blues Scale – Lesson 1
10:38

2-5-1 Accompaniment

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2
2-5-1 Soloing with the Mixo-Blues Scale – Lesson 2
12:09

Mixo-Blues Scale Explained

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3
2-5-1 Soloing with the Mixo-Blues Scale – Lesson 3
21:57

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4
2-5-1 Soloing with the Mixo-Blues Scale – Lesson 4
53:54

Single Note Improv Techniques

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5
2-5-1 Soloing with the Mixo-Blues Scale – Lesson 5
19:59

Harmonized Improv Techniques

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6
2-5-1 Soloing with the Mixo-Blues Scale – Lesson 6
09:40

Putting it All Together

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