This two-part lesson plan covers the harmony and theory involved with performing and composing music in the Smooth Jazz style. The examples include common chord patterns and a sample piece that will …
Progressive Metal Riff Building
Learn how to play through a Progressive Metal style rhythm riff that incorporates notes from the Phrygian Dominant mode of Harmonic Minor. Music theory, scale shapes and options for application are …
Understanding Jazz Harmony – Part 1
This two-part series on understanding jazz harmony will cover the foundation of jazz chord theory. The lessons will explore everything from primary chord arrangements using the "II-V-I," progression …
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Understanding Jazz Harmony – Part 2
Part two of this two-part series will explore several of the ideas that are involved with developing jazz licks and lines for the "II-V" progression. Coverage for both the major and the minor key …
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Introduction to Latin Guitar – Part 1
Latin guitar incorporates a rapid /bold strumming technique that is generally performed fingers only (no pick) using a dynamic feel. This initial Introductory lesson to Latin guitar focuses on the …
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Introduction to Latin Guitar – Part 2
Part 2 of Latin Guitar focuses on the melodic Latin guitar playing style that is known of as, "Montuno." This very active Latin guitar style relates to performing a mixture of small chords along with …
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