Martan explains how to develop four-part harmony and open voicings by playing the Pachelbel Canon with a Groove. This utilizes Band-in-a-box. It’s fun. Try it.
Related files:
Section 8: Pachelbel Canon Project
Pachelbel Exercise Melody and Single Bass Note 8-1
Pachelbel Exercise Continuous Melody and Single Bass Note 8-2
Pachelbel Exercise Random Melody 8-3
Pachelbel Exercise Open Voicings 8-4
Pachelbel Exercise Open Voicings w/Melody 8-5
Pachelbel Exercise Open Voicings w/Melody Continued 8-6
Email Martan with your suggestions, questions and reactions. martan@jazzskillsforpiano.com
Bossa Nova Modal Tune w/Continuous Melody 14-5-4
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing w/Tonalities, start studying Bossa Nova Modal Tune w/Continuous Melody.[/features_box_yellow]
Developing melodies:
- Left hand chords must be totally subconscious. Practice each chord in the tune in all positions (inversions).
- Practice the right hand using the Continuous Melody Exercise. Play Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes, Quarter-note Triplets, Eighth-note Triplets using the scales suggested by the chords. Always think forward (you can leave out the first note of the phrase to move forward).
- Play the Modal Bossa Tune with a metronome with “bouncing” left hand chords and the continuous melody exercise with all of the time values.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossa.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Chord Chart[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossaTunew-ModesA.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with Modes Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossaTunew-ModesB.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with Modes Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I have practiced the left hand chords and inversions until they are totally subconscious.
- I have practiced the right hand using the Continuous Melody Exercise.
- I can play the Modal Bossa Tune with a metronome with “bouncing” left hand chords and the continuous melody exercise with all of the time values.
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Bossa Nova Modal Chord Structures 14-4
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After you have studied the Bossa Nova Learning Scales, start studying Bossa Nova Modal Chord Structures.[/features_box_yellow]
This section gives you exercises which help you learn many scales and modes suggested by chords.
Bossa Nova Learning Scales 14-3
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After you have studied the Bossa Nova Turnarounds Introduction, start studying Bossa Nova Learning Scales. [/features_box_yellow]
This section, Learning Scales, gives you exercises which help you learn many scales and modes suggested by chords.
Bossa Nova Turnarounds Introduction 14-2
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After you have studied the lessons in Bossa Nova Groove Introduction, start studying the lessons in Bossa Nova Turnarounds Introduction. [/features_box_yellow]
Turnaround Introduction:
- There are two Turnarounds: IIm9, V9(13), IMa9, VIm9 and the IMa9, VIm9, IIm9, V9(13).
- Play these Turnarounds using the BN Groove.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Prog2516Inv.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I VI Turnaround[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Prog1625Inv.pdf” + target=”_self”]I VI II V Turnaround[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I understand the two Turnarounds.
- I can easily and comfortably play the two Turnarounds while using the BN Groove.
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Bossa Nova Altered Turnaround Tune w/BIAB 14-5-9
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Tritone Turnaround Chart, start studying Bossa Nova Altered Turnaround Tune w/BIAB.[/features_box_yellow]
Practicing a tune:
- Make a chart. Include chord symbols, bass note, melody, lyrics, modes.
- Learn the chords in closed position playing all the inversions.
- Comp the groove while using left hand on bass and right hand bouncing through the chord inversions.
- Comp the chords in the left hand while playing the Continuous Melody Exercise in the right hand.
- Play a single note in the left hand bass and melodic licks in the right hand.
- Comp while singing licks.
- Use the “Stop on the Chord” Exercise.
- Play entire tune with a metronome or BIAB.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Alt Turn BossaTuneA.pdf” + target=”_self”]Bossa Nova Altered Turnaround Tune Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/AltTurn BossaTuneB.pdf” + target=”_self”]Bossa Nova Altered Turnaround Tune Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/AltTurnBossaTuneC.pdf” + target=”_self”]Bossa Nova Altered Turnaround Tune Page 3[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I have made a chart – with chord symbols, bass note, melody, lyrics, modes.
- I have learned the chords in closed position playing all the inversions.
- I can comp the groove while using left hand on bass and right hand bouncing through the chord inversions.
- I can comp the chords in the left hand while playing the Continuous Melody Exercise in the right hand.
- I can play a single note in the left hand bass and melodic licks in the right hand.
- I can comp while singing licks.
- Use the “Stop on the Chord” Exercise.
- I can play entire tune with a metronome or BIAB.
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Bossa Nova Tritone Turnaround Chart 14-5-8
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Turnaround Chart, start studying Bossa Nova Tritone Turnaround Chart.[/features_box_yellow]
Practicing the Tritone Subs:
- Use either the II V I VI or I VI II V charts with the Tritone Subs.
- Choose chords and modes for the II V I VI or the Tritone Subs: bVI bIII Im and bII.
- Bounce around with the chosen chord playing the Bossa Groove with both hands and also with the chords in the left hand.
- Play the modes in Seventh Chords up and down.
- Play your chosen chords modally with a metronome.
- Play the modes in Seventh Chords up and down the scale (mode).
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearnTurnHarMelTT1625.pdf” + target=”_self”]Tritone Turnaround Chart I IV II V[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearnTurnHarMelTT2516.pdf” + target=”_self”]Tritone Turnaround Chart II V I VI[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ProgLearning4chEx.pdf” + target=”_self”]Practice learning the Modes for your chosen chords and modes.[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I have chosen chords and modes for the II V I VI or the Tritone Subs: bVI bIII Im and bII.
- I can bounce around with the chosen chord playing the Bossa Groove with both hands and also with the chords in the left hand.
- I can play the modes in Seventh Chords up and down.
- I can play my chosen chords modally with a metronome.
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Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing w/Band-in-a-box 14-5-6
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing Phrasing, start studying Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing w/Band-in-a-box.[/features_box_yellow]
Ideas for soloing:
- Always be aware of the Bossa Groove. You don’t have to play the literal groove. Work off of the drummer and bassist.
- Always play licks forward to a destination point. Practice playing from chord to the next chord.
- Use different note values, including triplets and syncopations.
- Use comping chords in all inversions.
- Think modally. Play across the hands.
- Allow time to think. Play in complete phrases (to the last note). Don’t meander.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossa.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossamelA.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with scales Part 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossamelB.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with scales Part 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I have played the Modal Bossa Tune over and over.
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Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing Phrasing 14-5-5
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After you have mastered Bossa Nova Modal Tune w/Continuous Melody, start studying Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing Phrasing.[/features_box_yellow]
Developing phrasing:
- Practice just one chord (mode) at a time. Count out loud. Start the lick (phrase) at a specific point in the measure. Clap out your rhythm and then place notes “on top” of the rhythm.
- Practice the above where one chord changes to the next chord. “Leave” (start the lick) on different beats of the measure. Use all the different time values (especially triplets). Play syncopated patterns.
- Practice “Adding in a couple of notes”.
- Practice landing on suspensions (and resolve).
- Practice “Starting on an odd note.
- Play, play and play through the Modal Bossa Tune with a metronome using the above.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossa.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Chord Chart[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossaTunew-ModesA.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with Modes Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossaTunew-ModesB.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with Modes Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I have practiced just one chord (mode) at a time.
- I have practiced the above where one chord changes to the next chord.
- II have practiced “Adding in a couple of notes”.
- I have practiced landing on suspensions (and resolve).
- I have practiced “Starting on an odd note.
- I have played through the Modal Bossa Tune with a metronome using the above.
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Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing w/Tonalities 14-5-3
[features_box_yellow width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Level: Advanced
After you have mastered Bossa Nova Modal Tune Comp w/Band-in-a-box, start studying Bossa Nova Modal Tune Soloing w/Tonalities.[/features_box_yellow]
Studying the Bossa Modal Tune to develop soloing:
- Study all the possible scales and modes for each chord in the Bossa Modal Tune (see below and the video).
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossa.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Chord Chart[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossaTunew-ModesA.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with Modes Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/ModalBossaTunew-ModesB.pdf” + target=”_self”]Modal Bossa Tune with Modes Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[features_box_blue width=”75%” + border=”2px”]Personal Evaluation
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- I have studied all the possible scales and modes for each chord in the Bossa Modal Tune.
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