Fundamentals
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Elongated Patterns
Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using patterns. We’ll explore how to apply patterns across different scales.
Learn the system I use to play almost any song I've heard on the piano!
Learn the system I use to play almost any song I've heard on the piano!
Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression with the Dominant Diminished Scale. We'll explore chords compatible with the scale and techniques for crafting impressive lines and solos!
2-5-1 Accompaniment
Dominant Diminished Scale Explained
Chords to use the Dom Dim Scale With
Dominant Diminished Scale Exercises
Dominant Diminished 2-5-1 Exercises
2-5-1 Line Techniques
Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression with the Dominant Diminished Scale. We'll explore chords compatible with the scale and techniques for crafting impressive lines and solos!
Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using Diatonic 7th Chords. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master these chords, plus examples for how to use them in your solos.
2-5-1 Accompaniment
Diatonic 7th Chords
Dm7 Diatonic 7th Soloing
G7 Diatonic 7th Chord Soloing
C Major 7 Diatonic 7th Chord Soloing
2-5-1 Diatonic 7th Chord Soloing
Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using Diatonic 7th Chords. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master these chords, plus examples for how to use them in your solos.
Learn all about piano chord vamping in the most common jazz styles so you can instantly jam on the piano and improvise with vamps on gigs.
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