Fundamentals
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Fundamentals Content
107 Courses
780 Lessons
190 Smartsheets
Minor 7th Chords, Dorian Scale, Bebop 2 Versions
The Lydian, Major bebop, & Pentatonic b3 scales
Major 7th Chords, Principles of Soloing
Learn all 7th chord types in all 12 keys: Major, Minor, Dominant, Half-Diminished, and Fully Diminished. These chords are the main building blocks for interpreting lead sheets in a variety of styles.
Learn all your triads in all 12 keys. You will discover the modifications made to each chord with the changing 3rd intervals. This is essential for any student who wants to play lead sheets and improve quickly.
Learn and master quartal voicings on each chord type including major, minor, and dominant. Practice each voicing up & down the scale in every key to internalize this modern jazz sound.
Learn and master block voicings on each chord type including major, minor, and dominant. Practice each voicing up the scale in every key to deeply understand the construction of this classic sound.
Learn and master drop 2 voicings on each chord type including major, minor, and dominant. Practice each voicing up the scale in every key to become confident applying these beautiful voicings on songs.
Practice your rootless chord voicings in the "A position" over the 251 progression in every key. For this exercise, the chords are played in both hands to get comfortable with each of the notes.
Learn the easiest and fastest approach to transpose chords using the number chart method.
Learn a simple trick for connecting Major 7 chords using the 2-Note-Drop technique.
Learn how to quickly and easily transpose any melody using a number chart.
Learn 3 stock primary chords that you can use to jam over just about any tune. We'll explore them over Ode to Joy.
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of Eb Major with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with a fun Boogie song.
Learn the easiest and fastest approach to transpose chords using the number chart method.
Learn how to quickly and easily transpose any melody using a number chart.
Learn a simple trick for connecting Major 7 chords using the 2-Note-Drop technique.
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.
5-1 Progression Using Inverted Chords
Inversions Counter-Clockwise Around the Circle of 5ths: Blocked & Broken
Half Steps Going Down: Blocked & Broken
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