How to Improvise a Solo With the Mixolydian Mode 1
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In this workshop, you will learn how to improvise piano over major chords with a bluesy sounding scale – the Mixolydian mode!
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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Course Lessons
How to Improvise a Solo With the Mixolydian Mode 1 – Lesson 2
Chords & Progressions to use
How to Improvise a Solo With the Mixolydian Mode 1 – Lesson 3
5 Left Hand Accompaniments
How to Improvise a Solo With the Mixolydian Mode 1 – Lesson 4
Improv Blocks & Rhythm Exercises
How to Improvise a Solo With the Mixolydian Scale 1 – Lesson 5
Soloing Techniques #1: Steps
How to Improvise a Solo With the Mixolydian Mode 1 – Lesson 6
Soloing Technique #2: 3rds
How to Improvise a Solo With the Mixolydian Mode 1 – Lesson 7
Soloing Technique #3: Outlining Chords
How to Improvise a Solo With the Mixolydian Mode 1 – Lesson 8
Soloing Over Multiple Chords
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