How to Improvise a Solo With the Major Scale 1
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In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano with one of the most important scales – the Major (Ionian) Scale.
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, skips, and outlining chords. We’ll dive further into the scale by learning 2 block positions and 4 rhythm exercises.
To finish, we’ll practice a scale shifting exercise and learn how to solo over multiple chords.
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How to Improvise a Solo With the Major Scale 1 – Lesson 4
Improv Blocks and Rhythm Exercises
How to Improvise a Solo With the Major Scale 1 – Lesson 7
Soloing Technique #3: Outlining Chords
How to Improvise a Solo With the Major Scale 1 – Lesson 8
Soloing Over Multiple Chords
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Complexity Amidst Simplicity
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