Scales
Learn the essential scales that form the foundation of all music, and some colorful scales you can use for soloing.
Scales Content
52 Courses
344 Lessons
105 Smartsheets
The Progression, Root Position Chords, Left Hand Shells
Scales For Soloing
Rootless Voicings, Walking Bass
The Progression, Root Position, Shells, Shell Groove
2 Scales for Soloing, 7 Scale Positions
7 Exercises for Connecting Scales
3 Principles of Soloing, How to Create Lines
10 Lines to Inspire You, Q&A
Stride, Walking Bass
Learn to solo over the most common progression in all of Jazz. With a step-by-step approach, you'll discover how to use scales, chord tones, chromaticism, and patterns to express your creativity.
Jumping Chord Tones, Outlining 7th Chords
10 Patterns for Soloing
Chromaticism, B Diminished Scale
How to Create Phrases, Scales for Soloing, Stepwise Motion, Consonance & Dissonance
The 2-5-1 Progression, Root Positions, Shells, Rootless Voicings (Stock Jazz Voicings)
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of G Minor with the scales, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with a funkalicious groove!
The Natural, Harmonic, & Melodic Scales
4 Common Chord Progressions
"Funkaliscious" Lead Sheet, Melody, Chords, & Groove
G Major Scale, Single & 2 Octave, Both Hands
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