How to Improvise a Solo With the Aeolian Mode 2
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In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano with the Aeolian scale – a sad, ominous sounding scale often used in rock music.
We’ll start with learning the notes of the scale along with 7 chords and 3 chord progressions you can use when soloing. Then we’ll learn 5 left hand accompaniments, including rock, latin, 10th stride, flowing, and comping. Jonny will you teach you his best techniques for soloing, including triad pairs, outlining 7ths, turns, and patterns.
To finish, we’ll practice a scale shifting exercise and learn how to solo over multiple chords.
Course Objectives
Learning Focus
Course Lessons
How to Improvise a Solo With the Aeolian Mode 2 – Lesson 3
Common Chord Progressions to Use
How to Improvise a Solo With the Aeolian Mode 2 – Lesson 5
Soloing Technique 1 – Triad Pairs
How to Improvise a Solo With the Aeolian Mode 2 – Lesson 6
Soloing Technique 2 – Outlining 7ths
How to Improvise a Solo With the Aeolian Mode 2 – Lesson 7
Soloing Technique 3 – Turns
How to Improvise a Solo With the Aeolian Mode 2 – Lesson 8
Soloing Technique 4 – Patterns
How to Improvise a Solo With the Aeolian Mode 2 – Lesson 9
Soloing Over Multiple Chords
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