The Major Blues Scale (Gospel Scale) 1
In this workshop, you will learn the most important piano scale for improvising over any musical style – the Major Blues Scale.
We’ll start with 3 exercises to master finger control, dexterity and speed. Jonny will you teach you his best techniques for improvising, including 3 essential grips, 8th notes, triplets, slides, turns, and other line building tips. We’ll dive further into the scale by learning the fingering for both hands in all 12 keys.
In the end, you’ll be able to improvise with this scale over blues, swing, bossa nova, and jazz ballads!
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Course Lessons
The Major Blues Scale (Gospel Scale) 1 – Lesson 3
Improvisation/Soloing Grip & Techniques Part 1
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