Scales

Bebop Scales Explained

Bebop Scale Exercise 1: 6 Scale Degree Exercises

The 2-5-1 Chord Progression

Line Building: Targeting the Root

Line Building: Targeting the 3rd

Left Hand Accompaniments

Dominant and Major Bebop Scales

Bebop Scale Exercise 2: 2-5-1 Connecting Scales Exercise

Mixing Bebop Scale Targets

Line Building: Targeting the 7th

Q&A

In this workshop, you'll learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression with Bebop scales. You'll learn 2 left hand accompaniments, 4 common grooves, and 3 bebop scales for soloing in the jazz style. Then we’ll practice various exercises for connecting scales and targeting chord tones to get that smooth jazzy solo sound.

In this workshop, you will learn advanced techniques for improvising piano with the Major scale. We'll cover the notes of the scale, 4 essential soloing techniques, 5 left hand accompaniments, common chord progressions & voicings, and we'll learn how to solo over multiple chords.

In this workshop, you will learn advanced techniques for improvising piano with the Major scale. We'll cover the notes of the scale, 4 essential soloing techniques, 5 left hand accompaniments, common chord progressions & voicings, and we'll learn how to solo over multiple chords.

Soloing Technique #2: Outlining 7ths

11 Chords to Use

Soloing Technique #4: Patterns

5 Left Hand Accompaniments

Common Chord Progressions

Soloing Technique #3: Turns

Major Scale