Melodic Approach to Harmonic Substitution
The principle elements of playing substitute changes to create more harmonic interest in a solo.
Modal harmony
The music of Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner and others. The 60's influence of modal style on the development of jazz.
Ear Training
Learning to hear and feel music through listening and singing. Relating melody to harmony. Singing solos by Miles Davis.
Contemporary Use of Hybrids and Polychords
Tonic systems - 2, 3, & 4
Application of Diminished concepts to improvising.
Subdominant Minor and Modes of the Melodic Minor Scale
Einstein’s theory of harmonic relativity. Eb = Mc2.
Contemporary Use of Pentatonic Scales. Shifting tonal centers.
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