Blues

Popping Chords, Soloing

Adding 10ths, Impovisation

Anticipations, Inverted Chords, 3/7 Approaches

Root Chords, Quarter Note Patterns

Lead Sheet, Melody and Chords

Transform how you comp (accompany) over Dominant 7 chords in a jazz or blues tune. We explore how to build chords with extensions, most common positions, groove patterns, & jamming with a band.

Create the classic slow blues sound with this original tune. "Bernie's Blues" covers all the essentials to groove in this style with fills, slid notes, and reharmonization.

Create the classic slow blues sound with this original tune. "Bernie's Blues" covers all the essentials to groove in this style with fills, slid notes, and reharmonization.

5-1 Progression Using Inverted Chords

Inversions Counter-Clockwise Around the Circle of 5ths: Blocked & Broken

Half Steps Going Down: Blocked & Broken

Half Steps Going Up: Blocked & Broken

Clockwise Around the Circle of 5ths: Blocked & Broken

Counter-Clockwise Around the Circle of 5ths: Blocked & Broken

Master your Dominant 7th chords with 17 exercises to easily play them all.  We'll explore each chord from multiple angles, including the Circle of 5ths, chromatically, with inversions, & progressions.

Most Common Dominant 7 Progressions

B7, C#7, F#7, & "Little Biggle Band"

Eb7, Ab7, Bb7, & "Downtown Funk"

A7, D7, E7, & "Rollin' Along"

C7, F7, G7, & "Jesse's Blues"

4 Ways to Build a Dominant 7 Chord, Chord Shapes, Chord Symbols