Chord Shell & Guide Tone Exercises
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Learn the essential building blocks of Jazz harmony with chord shells and guide tones. Master these voicings with exercises for major, dominant, and minor 7th chords in all 12 keys to build your foundation for advanced jazz harmony.
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Chord Shell & Guide Tone Exercises – Lesson 2
Exercise 1: Major 7 Shells Around the Circle of 5ths
Chord Shell & Guide Tone Exercises – Lesson 3
Exercise 2: Dominant 7 Shells Around the Circle of 5ths
Chord Shell & Guide Tone Exercises – Lesson 4
Exercise 3: Minor 7 Shells Around the Circle of 5ths
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