How to Improvise a Solo With the Dorian Mode 1
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In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano with the Dorian scale – a must-know scale for jazz, blues, latin, and funk.
We’ll start with learning the notes of the scale along with 3 common chord progressions you can use when soloing. Then we’ll learn 5 left hand accompaniments, including chording, rock, latin, flowing, and comping. Jonny will you teach you his best techniques for soloing, including steps, 3rds, and hidden chords. We’ll dive further into the scale by learning 2 block positions and 3 rhythm exercises.
To finish, we’ll practice a scale shifting exercise and learn how to solo over multiple chords.
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Dorian workshop lessons one through nine
Course Lessons
How to Improvise a Solo With the Dorian Mode 1 – Lesson 2
Chords & Progressions to Use Dorian Scale On
How to Improvise a Solo With the Dorian Mode 1 – Lesson 4
Improv Blocks & Rhythm Exercises
How to Improvise a Solo With the Dorian Mode 1 – Lesson 7
Soloing Technique #3: Outlining Chords
How to Improvise a Solo With the Dorian Mode 1 – Lesson 8
Soloing Over Multiple Chords
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